Lyrics
Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon
Midnight strikes and the speaker departs too soon, possibly metaphorically leaving a situation or relationship.
Boys and girls move underneath of the moon (moon, moon, moon), oh
Boys and girls engage in activities under the moon, suggesting a nocturnal and carefree atmosphere.
12 o'clock, don't wanna stop, not anytime soon (no)
At 12 o'clock, the speaker doesn't want to stop, indicating a desire to prolong the current experience.
Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
Midnight strikes again, and the truth is revealed – the speaker wants someone specific.
He starts fallin' over
Describes a scene where someone is intoxicated, possibly with substances, and engaging in carefree activities.
He had to park the Rover
-Please, get him off the sofa (please, get him off the sofa)
-I found time to roll up, some sweet marijuana
-Flip like a Motorola, round like a rollercoaster
-Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon
-Boys and girls move underneath of the moon, oh
-12 o'clock, don't wanna stop, not anytime soon (no)
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
-He starts fallin' over
-He had to park the Rover
-Please, get him off the sofa (please, get him off the sofa)
-I found time to roll up, some sweet marijuana
-Flip like a Motorola, round like a rollercoaster
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
Reiteration of the speaker's desire for someone specific as midnight strikes again.
Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon (mm-hmm)
-Boys and girls move underneath of the moon (mm-hmm, mm), oh
-12 o'clock, don't wanna stop, not anytime soon (mm-hmm)
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you (mm-hmm, mm)
-Give it to me
The speaker expresses a desire for intimacy and spending the night with someone.
Give it tonight
-Give it to me
-And spend the night (yeah, yeah, yeah)
-Give it to me
-Give it tonight
-Give it to me-ee-ee
-Are you vibin'? (Yeah)
Dialogue between individuals discussing their state, potential activities, and the anticipation of a lively, late-night experience.
Are you drunk yet? (Yeah)
-Want another drink? (Yeah)
-Are you tired yet? (No)
-Should we switch clubs? (Yeah)
-Smoke a cigarette? (Uh-huh)
-Can we be bougie and book that UberX?
-Should we stunt on 'em? (Yeah)
-Should we take pics? (Mm-hmm)
-It's 11:45, and we're this lit, baby
-Everybody knows living this life
-The real party starts after midnight
-Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon
Repetition of earlier themes, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the night and the speaker's desire for a particular person.
Boys and girls move underneath of the moon
-12 o'clock, don't wanna stop, not anytime soon
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
-Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon
-Boys and girls move underneath of the moon, oh
-12 o'clock, don't wanna stop, not anytime soon (no)
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
-Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon (mm-hmm, yeah)
-Boys and girls move underneath of the moon (mm-hmm, yeah)
-12 o'clock, don't wanna sleep, not anytime soon (mm-hmm, yeah)
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
-Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon (mm-hmm)
Final repetition, underscoring the transience of the moment and the speaker's persistent longing for the specified person.
Boys and girls move underneath of the moon (mm-hmm, mm)
-12 o'clock, don't wanna sleep, not anytime soon (mm-hmm, yeah)
-Midnight strikes and the truth is I want you, you, you, you
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