Although the song seems tailor-made as a potential show-winning song , it was not written specifically for '' American Idol '' . Co-writer Braide said in an interview with HitQuarters : " ' This Is The Night ' was written from the heart ... It was written after 9/11 , and there ’s a line in it , ' Every kiss is a kiss/you can never get back ' , and it ’s about saying , to whoever you love out there , just appreciate them . " '' American Idol '' creator Simon Fuller heard the song and said it was perfect for the show
9/11
September 11 attacks
This Is the Night (Clay Aiken song)