14 Songs About A One Night Stand
In modern times the hook-up culture has become more and more popular. It has also been made easier through the use of technology through apps like Tinder. Here is a list of songs that talk about one-night stands:
1. Avicii – Lonely Together
The track is about Rita’s struggle with a collapsed relationship that when drunk, is thinking of reviving but she knows there won’t be any romantic love anymore. However, staying friends with the person makes her feel quite lonely so she tries to get a one-night stand with him so as to feel less lonely. She knows she is making a mistake by going back to him and will hate herself the morning after but desperation overpowers her.
The song was certified platinum by the RIAA in February 2020.
2. Drax Project – Woke Up Late
The song is from the album Drax Project (2019). Shaan Singh narrates a story of the morning after having a one-night stand with a girl he hardly knew. They met at 1 am, drank till 2 am, danced then he walked her home. They ended up talking for a while and slept together after. Singh enjoyed himself so much that he is willing to spend the rest of the day with the girl.
3. Nicki Minaj – Va Va Voom
This is a song from the album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Nicki Minaj raps about a guy she has her eye on. The two had just met and she thinks he is a superstar in the making. She decides that she will make a move on him and fantasizes about making a sex tape with him. Despite him having a wife, she just wants one night alone with him. However, if he keeps playing games she will withdraw the opportunity.
4. Pia Mia, Chris Brown – Do It Again
Pia teams up with Chris Brown and Tyga to bring out this track. In the song, after a one-night stand, she still has feelings toward the guy due to their compatibility hence she really wants to have the whole experience again. She has the desire to be more than just a friend to him.
5. Keri Hilson – One Night Stand
The song is off the album No Boys Allowed and peaked at #17 on the Hot 100 chart and is the fourth collaboration between the duo. They sing about a one-night experience together despite Keri being in a relationship with someone else. Chris sings about how he will give her the experience she has been fantasizing about that her man hasn’t been able to achieve.
6. Old Dominion – Hotel Key
Old Dominion sings about his experience with a girl he had a one-night stand with. It starts out by drinking tequila and smoking while enjoying each other’s company. None of them were looking for anything that would lead to something serious. The next day they ended up sleeping till some hours after the official check-out time. In the end of it all, she left with the hotel key.
7. Sam Smith – Stay With Me
In the song, Sam yearns for a lasting relationship after a one-night stand. Speaking to NME, he revealed what was the inspiration behind the song. He had this to say: The song is about the moment in the morning after a one night stand, where the person you are with leaves your house, and you are left by yourself, and it’s just a second, where you are just like: ‘I wish, I wish’. You don’t even love them, you don’t really fancy them that much, it’s just nice to have someone in the bed next to you.
8. Jonas Blue – Perfect Strangers
This is a light summer jam about not overthinking romance. “Perfect Strangers” is an idiom that describes two people who are completely unknown to each other in all possible ways. Jonas encourages his partner to enjoy the moment and the connection without needing to know where it would lead to.
9. Calvin Harris – Blame
The song is off Calvin’s fourth studio album. The singer sings about being dumped by the woman he loves and is hurting inside. He blames in on the events that happened on a specific night. He reveals that on that specific night a female friend came to visit him at night claiming she needed to talk to him about a serious issue. One thing led to another and he ended up sleeping with her.
10. Jennifer Hudson – One Night Only
The singer’s lover is on the run. The man reunites with his lover one last time before they part ways forever. There is no hope for a much deeper connection in future so they will utilize this one night.
11. Kesha – Blah Blah Blah
The song is about how people go to bars to find people to take home for a steamy session. The intimacy is all casual without the need to know extra details about themselves.
The track is from the album Animal (2010).
12. Ed Sheeran – One Night
The song is about Ed traveling musician lifestyle where he easily meets attractive girls any place he goes to. He tells a story about a hook-up he had with a local girl from a place he visited.
13. The Weeknd – Wicked Games
Abel is in the first person doing a narrative exploring the possibility of romance with a woman knowing it will fail in the end. He describes how he is always transactional in dealing with the girl since he always wants something in exchange for what he gives.
14. Mura Masa & Charli XCX – 1 Night
This was the first single by the producer Mura Masa after the global success of “Love$ick”. In it, Charli sings about a connection with someone she had but she is not the type of girl looking to get into something serious. She did enjoy the one night they had and doesn’t want it to progress to anything more.