We Know The Night
Replacements · All for Nothing/Nothing for All [1997]
Best things in life don't come for free
Best things in life always come unexpectedly
Well, we watch the clock and it comes as no surprise
Till the day is late and we let out a sigh
'Cause we know the night could fall at any time
With scissors and a comb I cut my lawn
And there's no one in the world I'm counting on
There's a war ragin' outside - I hope my grass stays green
Till the day is late and we let out a scream
'Cause we know the night could fall down on its knees
We don't know the prime lending ray
And we don't know the pain of a broken day
We don't know what's wrong or what's right
We know the night...we know the night
You can bust your back from now till the sun goes west
Best things always come when your mind's at rest
In the afternoon, my mind ain't sleepy, it's preoccupied
Till the day is late and we let out a sigh
'Cause we know the night could fall at any time
Yeah, we know the night could fall at any time
We know the night...we know the night
Best things in life always come unexpectedly
Well, we watch the clock and it comes as no surprise
Till the day is late and we let out a sigh
'Cause we know the night could fall at any time
With scissors and a comb I cut my lawn
And there's no one in the world I'm counting on
There's a war ragin' outside - I hope my grass stays green
Till the day is late and we let out a scream
'Cause we know the night could fall down on its knees
We don't know the prime lending ray
And we don't know the pain of a broken day
We don't know what's wrong or what's right
We know the night...we know the night
You can bust your back from now till the sun goes west
Best things always come when your mind's at rest
In the afternoon, my mind ain't sleepy, it's preoccupied
Till the day is late and we let out a sigh
'Cause we know the night could fall at any time
Yeah, we know the night could fall at any time
We know the night...we know the night
We Know The Night
Released on the 1997 compilation All for Nothing/Nothing for All, "We Know The Night" stands as a defining track for the Replacements, capturing the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. The song exemplifies their ability to transform raw, garage-rock aesthetics into emotionally resonant pop structures, a hallmark of their mid-90s output. With its driving rhythm and haunting vocal delivery, the recording reflects the group's evolution during this era, showcasing their influence on alternative rock and the power of their songwriting. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a prime example of their ability to balance aggression with vulnerability.