Giveon Holds On To A Romance Gone Cold On "For Tonight"

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The R&B hitmaker belts out a track about enjoying a special moment with someone even though they aren't the right person for you.

He released two EPs during the quarantine and his official debut studio album, When It's All Said and Done... Take Time, was shared earlier this year during the pandemic. Despite the world going through its chaos and changes, Giveon, stylized GIVĒON, has remained a favorite in both Pop and R&B circles as his deep, often haunting vocals captivate a global audience.

On Friday (September 24), Giveon shared his single "For Tonight" along with its visual that complements the track's intimate lyrical approach. "For Tonight" is a song about enjoying the moment with someone special, even though the relationship itself has come to an end. Giveon once again delivers a tune that fans will love, so stream "For Tonight" and drop your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

We've become numb to what we know is wrong
But no one knows but us
The feelings rush every single time we touch
Even though it's what we want, can't keep this up for long


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.