"Thrills in the Night" is a song by the American hard rock band Kiss. Featured on the group's 1984 album Animalize, it was released as a single in 1985.
Writing The track was written by Kiss guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley and ex-Plasmatics bassist Jean Beauvoir.
Musical style and lyrical theme According to the Encyclopedia of Kiss, the song is "part mysterious metal, part palatable pop." It is "a fantastic song filled with after-dark drama". The lyrics talk about a woman who leads a double life. She works a 9 to 5 job in a professional work environment. She also fulfills promiscuous sexual desires at night, in sharp contrast to the life she leads during the daytime.
Musical video Two videos were made to promote the song. However, only one was commercially released, which featured the band playing in front of a live audience.KISS Video Information The clip would be the first with Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, who replaced the departed Mark St. John earlier in 1984.
Studio personnel Paul Stanley – rhythm guitar, lead vocals Mark St. John – lead guitar Eric Carr – drums, percussion, backing vocals Jean Beauvoir – bass guitar, backing vocals Gene Simmons - backing vocals
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