The Last Night

The Last Night is a song performed by American indie pop band Frankie Cosmos for the 2022 film Hilda and the Lost Ring, appearing on the soundtrack album. The song was written by Greta Kline and Luke Pearson. It was co-released by Sub Pop Records and BMG Rights Management on March 18, 2022 as part of the album's release, and also as an extended play on May 27, with the latter containing a remix from Manhattan Clique, an extended version, and a B-side titled The Other Side. The song also features Gary Barnacle with the flute and saxophone. In some territories, it was released as a single.

Background
During post-production of Hilda and the Lost Ring, a producer of Sub Pop had gotten in contact with Greta Kline, asking if they can write a song for the film. They accepted and performed the song.

Frankie Cosmos performed two songs for the film, one being The Last Night and the other being The Other Side. There was a big confusion to which song should be featured on the then-upcoming soundtrack album. Kline chose The Last Night because it had minor similarities to the plot of the film.

When Hilda and the Lost Ring: The Soundtrack Album was first announced, it was also confirmed that an EP involving Frankie Cosmos was present, and that it would be scheduled for release on May 27, one week after the film's release. It would also feature The Other Side as the B-side of the EP.

Lyrics (The Last Night)
[Intro]

The last night [x4]

[Verse 1]

As the world I know is against me

The thing that will remain

Is the heart that I will cherish

But is it enough to see

If I will live through this lone world?

[Verse 2]

I may not know what could be

The meaning of hopes and dreams

But it doesn't mean that it will

Be completely hopeless, I say

When I will reach another world

Which will find my destiny

That could be my future all again

To starting at the beginning

[Chorus]

You and I will find a way

To get back home

And to see each other

With a gleeful joy

And a heart with soul

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright vision

So we made our deal

To find our future

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Verse 3]

The reflection of my past are back

And they are telling me my

Things I've made in the past

But they tell me to move on

And you'll do the same thing as well

[Verse 4]

As we speak of here right now

Your heart is growing bigger

Which may mean your life is growing up now

And we cannot go back to the past

[Chorus]

You and I will find a way

To get back home

And to see each other

With a gleeful joy

And a heart with soul

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright vision

So we made our deal

To find our future

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Chorus]

The last night [x8]

[Verse 5]

If I'm gone, and I'm faded

Will you move on now?

If we're lost, and I'm not there

Will you find a way to thrive?

You must give a sacrifice

Because not all lasts forever

And I will be

Forever in your heart

[Chorus x2]

You and I will find a way

To get back home

And to see each other

With a gleeful joy

And a heart with soul

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright vision

So we made our deal

To find our future

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Outro x3]

For it's the last night with you

Charts
The Last Night was well-received by music critics and reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in other charts like the UK.

The EP did less better than the song by itself, however, only reaching around the 30th position in the UK.

Trivia

 * This song is the highest peak position the band has reached, as well as Kline's.
 * One of the early titles for The Last Night was A World of Hope.
 * When the song was first recorded near the end of 2021, the original version of the song was 7 minutes and 47 seconds, and had to be edited down to fit the soundtrack album.
 * Anyone who pre-ordered The Last Night EP before March 25 were given an instant download of their remix of the new version of Purple Zone by Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys.
 * The Last Night is Frankie Cosmos' longest song to date.
 * The song is also Frankie Cosmos' first with a major label (BMG).
 * A dub version of the song was released digitally on July 12.