Lyrics
It begins to tell
Commencement of a narrative or reflection
'Round midnight, midnight
Reference to the time 'Round midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Doing well until after sundown, suggestive of a shift in mood
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
Feeling sad during suppertime
But it really gets bad
Intensification of sadness, reaching a low point
'Round midnight
Reiteration of the time 'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories resurface, typically during the midnight hours
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
Difficulty facing nostalgic memories due to emotional pain
When my heart is still with you
Heart still connected to someone despite separation
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Midnight symbolically understands the lingering emotions
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Acknowledgment of a quarrel that requires reconciliation
Does it mean that our love is ending
Questioning if the quarrel signifies the end of love
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
Expressing a need for the partner, recent realization
You're out of my heart
Noticed absence of the partner from the heart
And I'm out of my mind
Feeling mentally distraught and confused
Let our hearts take wings'
Suggestion to let love soar and overcome challenges
'Round midnight, midnight
Reiteration of the time 'Round midnight
Let the angels sing
Invoking angels to sing for the partner's return
For your returning
Anticipation of a safe and sound reunion
Till our love is safe and sound
Hope for a secure state of love
And old midnight comes around
Reference to the recurring presence of midnight
Feelin' sad
Reiterating the feeling of sadness
Really gets bad
Emphasizing the worsening of emotions
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Final repetition of the time 'Round Midnight
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