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Only for a Night

by Howlin' Circus

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'Howlin’ Circus brings a free-spirited rock ‘n’ roll to the modern world with words that have a lot to say, all courtesy of its brainchild Jafar Sandouk.

Now, with momentum on his side, he releases his latest track, “Only For A Night”. A celebration about living for the moment, a song brought to life during the pandemic. Its words remind the listener that life is for living. Sandouk says, “Tomorrow we might have to go to a crappy job, file our taxes or drop dead, but tonight, this night, belongs to us. We didn’t really know lockdown was coming, but that night had more of an edge to it. It is an ode to the magic and power of one great rock show. Only for a Night is a holy communion for everyone who found a new religion inside of a loud, sweaty music venue”.

As soon as you press play, “Only For A Night” welcomes the listener with some big attention-grabbing riffs. Then, Sandouk vocals come to play with the opening lines, “She’s got the engine humming / all you ever wanted to be free / I’m sick and tired of running, all I ever want’s in front of me”. The delivery has a swagger about its tone. Also, it adds an “I don’t care” kind of attitude.

As it continues, the guitars and drums add more attitude to the mix. In doing so, giving more of an impact on his words. Especially during the repeated words “Only For A Night”. It is a line that excels further as the song comes to a close. There are other moments in which a single repeated line stands out. It’s during the bridge “I got my ticket all the way down / there ain’t nothing you can say now”. The delivery is soft but hypnotic, creating another ear-catching moment.

Don’t be fooled if you think Howlin’ Circus is all about simplicity. Some of the depth of the lyrics are impressive too. Sandouk gets to paint the scene to perfection with lines such as “She’s got the medication / all you ever needed for the pain / It’s like this separation / all you ever had’s faded away”. As always, his storytelling qualities are a delight on the ears. All these elements come together to deliver another stunning song. Not only that, but it builds the anticipation further for the upcoming album.'
- Indie Guru
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She's got the engine humming, all you ever wanted to be free
I'm sick and tired of running, all I ever want's in front of me
It's like a shot in the dark, won't you step into the fire
I've been taking me apart, can't we get a little higher?

I wanna see you in the moonlight
Shaking in your own right
Come on darling let me get a taste of what you own
I only see you in the sunlight
I'm chasing it my whole life
Gotta get a glimpse of what you are in all your power
Only for a night
Only for a night
Only for a night

She's got the medication, all you ever needed for the pain
It's like this separation, all you ever had's faded away
It's like a shot in the dark, won't you step into the fire
I've been taking me apart, can't we get a little higher?

I wanna see you in the moonlight
Shaking in your own right
Come on darling let me get a taste of what you own
I only see you in the sunlight
I'm chasing it my whole life
Gotta get a glimpse of what you are in all your power
Only for a night
Only for a night
Only for a night

I got my ticket all the way down, there ain't nothing you can say now
I got my ticket all the way down, there ain't nothing you can say now
I got my ticket all the way down, there ain't nothing you can say now
I got my ticket all the way down, there ain't nothing you can say now

I wanna see you in the moonlight
Shaking in your own right
Come on darling let me get a taste of what you own
I only see you in the sunlight
I'm chasing it my whole life
Gotta get a glimpse of what you are in all your power
Only for a night
Only for a night
Only for a night

I wanna see you in the moonlight
Shaking in your own right
Come on darling let me get a taste of what you own
I only see you in the sunlight
I'm chasing it my whole life
Gotta get a glimpse of what you are in all your power
Only for a night
Only for a night
Only for a night

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released July 30, 2021
Words and music by Jafar Sandouk
Produced by Jafar Sandouk
Mastered by Brian Lucey's Magic Garden Mastering

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