One thing I’ve never been able to do is write a song. It feels like an impossible task to me. But it seems almost effortless for a guy like John Legend. I don’t mean to say he can do it in his sleep, but he’s clearly able to get into a zone. That’s why his albums are loaded. They’re practically the length of a concert and show very few weak spots. Love in the Future is stacked from top to bottom—but “Save the Night” was always a highlight for me. It starts with funk. It keeps going with swagger. It finishes with a simple, yet unforgettable melody.

“I see the night flashing before her eyes. Resuscitating, bring it back to life. And it's on tonight. How about we go and save the night.”