The World Tonight (song)

"The World Tonight" is a song by Paul McCartney, released on his 1997 album Flaming Pie. It was released as a single later that year, reaching number 23 in the UK Singles Chart.

The song is a rock track featuring a prominent guitar riff played by Steve Miller. Lyrically, it touches upon themes of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity, suggesting an ability to see hope even amidst challenging circumstances. It can be interpreted as a call to remain positive and focused on the present moment.

The single release included various B-sides, such as live versions of other McCartney songs and some newly recorded material. A music video, directed by Alistair Donald, accompanied the single release. It featured McCartney performing the song with his band and incorporated visual effects.