Hardwell & Austin Mahone - Creatures Of — The Night (official Lyric Video)

The story of is a high-energy anthem about finding freedom, youth, and identity through the night. Released in 2017, this collaboration between Dutch DJ Hardwell and American pop singer Austin Mahone captures a specific "feel-good" vibe that defines the transition from day to night. The Narrative of the Song

: The core theme is staying "young in our soul" and "outrunning the daylight". It’s about a group of people who do what they want and are who they are, specifically under the cover of the night. The Official Video Imagery The story of is a high-energy anthem about

While the Official Lyric Video focuses on the words, the brings the story to life by following a group of "small town kids". It’s about a group of people who do

: It draws inspiration from the spirit of Bruce Springsteen , referencing his classic anthem by stating, "Maybe we're born to run". The video depicts these kids desperately seeking a

The video depicts these kids desperately seeking a space to dance and express their feelings.

The song itself has a "summer anthem" backstory. It premiered on the mainstage of in Miami, a moment that Hardwell used to showcase a shift toward a future bass sound while retaining his signature EDM energy. For Austin Mahone, it was a move into "revolutionary territories," blending his pop vocals with a more experimental dance production. Creatures of the Night (Hardwell and Austin Mahone song)

: The journey begins with the intent to "head up there," sailing on the sunset and leaving the city behind.