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Nightshift 2.0
A reimagining of the Commodores classic, dedicated to Sid’s childhood friend Jackie.
Lyrics
[Intro]
[syncopated electric bass, clean electric guitar, steady drum kit]
[synth pads swell]
(Mmm...)
Forevermore
Evermore
[brass stabs]
Gonna be some sweet sounds
[Verse 1]
[bass and drums continue, guitar plays rhythmic muted chords]
Rising up through the night shift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh, I bet you do a crowd
[Chorus]
Gonna be a long night, it's gonna be alright
On the night shift [brass stabs]
You found another home
I know you're not alone
On the night shift
Oh, you found another home
I know you're not alone
On the night shift
[Verse 2]
[wah-wah guitar enters]
Jackie, hey, what you doing now?
It seems like yesterday
When we were working out
Jackie, oh yeah, you set the world on fire
You came and gifted us
Your love it lifted us higher and higher
Keep it up, and we'll be there at your side
Oh, say you'll sing your songs forevermore, evermore
Gonna be some sweet sounds
[Chorus]
[full arrangement with layered background vocals]
Gonna be some sweet sounds (sweet, sweet sounds)
Rising up, rising up through the night shift
Oh, yeah
[Bridge]
[falsetto vocals]
Rising up through the night shift
On the night shift
I bet you're singing proud
I know you're singing proud
I bet you do a crowd
Oh yeah, oh yeah
It's gonna be a long night, it's gonna be alright
Alright, on the night shift
You found another home
I know you're not alone
On the night shift
[Outro]
[brass stabs, guitar flourishes]
On the night shift
On the night shift
We all remember you (remember you, remember you)
Oh, the songs are coming through
At the end of a long day (long day)
It's gonna be okay, okay, okay
On the night shift
You found another home
I know you're not alone
On the night shift
Gonna be some sweet sounds (sweet, sweet sounds)
Rising up, rising up through the night shift
Oh, yeah
Credits & notes
Commodores – Nightshift 2.0 (SID+ALEX Reimagined)
Composed, produced, and released by SID+ALEX.
This track is a reinterpretation of Nightshift (1985) by Commodores.
All instrumentals and vocals have been newly recorded and performed. The track features reworked and adapted elements as an homage to the original composition.
Original composition written by Dennis Lambert, Franne Golde, and Walter Orange.
All rights to the original work remain with the respective rights holders.
This version is an unofficial reinterpretation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original artists, publishers, or record labels.
Dedicated to SID’s childhood friend, Jackie.
Credits
Adaptation / Additional Lyrics: SID LEOPOLD
Producer: SID LEOPOLD
Performers: REMY DELACROIX, MELANIE OSBOURNE, VERA MARCHETTI, SID LEOPOLD
Mixing & Mastering: SID LEOPOLD
© 2026 SID LEOPOLD (new material only)
℗ 2026 SID LEOPOLD
Genre: R&B / Soul / Contemporary R&B
Tags: Commodores, Nightshift, Homage, R&B, Soul, Tribute, Rework, Stockholm, SID+ALEX, LateNight, Nostalgic, Vocal, Groove
R&B / Soul16-bit / 48 kHz WAV
