Date With The Night

Yeah Yeah Yeahs · Fever To Tell

i got a date with the night
burnin down my finger
gonna catch the kids dry
gonna walk on water

buying out the fight
we're sweatin in the winter
gonna catch ya squeeze tight

chow chow chow chow chow
chow chow chow chow chow

don tell me to fix her
don tell me to fix her
just take a bite
no hangin no picture

flyin out my sight
droppin brides at the altar
gonna find ya squeeze tight

chow chow chow chow chow
chow chow chow chow chow

i'll set you i'll set it off
i'll set you i'll set it off
i'll set you i'll set it off

I'll set you i'll set it off uh huh!

i'll set you i'll set it off
i'll set you i'll set it off
i'll set you i'll set it off

ill set you Ill set it off off off

buying out the fight
gonna walk on water
gonna catchaÂ’ the kids dry
gonna bend my finger

run emÂ’ on outside
we're sweatinÂ’ in the winter
grab on squeeze tight
grab on squeeze tight

Date With The Night

Date With The Night stands as a defining track on Yeah Yeah Yeahs' debut album, Fever To Tell. Released in 2003, the song captures the band's early post-punk energy, driven by Nick Zinner's jagged guitar work and Karen O's commanding, theatrical vocals. The recording reflects the group's emergence from the New York underground scene, blending raw intensity with a distinct sense of urgency. As part of a landmark album that helped define the garage rock revival of the early 2000s, the track showcases the band's ability to balance melodic hooks with darker, brooding textures. It remains a staple of their live performances, highlighting the dynamic interplay that characterizes their broader discography and solidifies their influence on modern alternative rock.