'Round Midnight
Emotions at Midnight: A Melancholic Tale of Love's Turmoil
Lyrics
It begins to tell
Introducing the theme of the song, the narrator begins to express their feelings.
'Round midnight, midnight
Repetition of "Round midnight" emphasizes a specific time, suggesting a significant moment.
I do pretty well, till after sundown
The narrator copes well until after sundown, hinting at a shift in emotions during the evening.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
At suppertime, the narrator feels sadness, indicating a connection between meals and emotional states.
But it really gets bad
Emphasizing the intensification of sadness, indicating a worsening emotional state.
'Round midnight
Reiteration of the significant time, 'Round midnight, reinforcing its importance.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories resurface during this time, possibly nostalgic or emotional in nature.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
The narrator struggles with the memories, suggesting emotional pain associated with them.
When my heart is still with you
Expressing that the heart is still connected to someone despite the passage of time.
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Suggesting that 'Round midnight is aware of the lingering feelings and memories.
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Referring to a quarrel in the past that requires reconciliation, indicating unresolved issues.
Does it mean that our love is ending
Pondering whether the past quarrel signifies the end of their love.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
Expressing a current need for the person, revealing a longing for their presence.
You're out of my heart
Acknowledging the absence of the person from the narrator's heart, highlighting emotional distance.
And I'm out of my mind
Conveying a state of emotional distress, being out of one's mind.
Let our hearts take wings'
Suggesting a hopeful turn in the situation, inviting the idea of their hearts taking flight.
'Round midnight, midnight
Reiteration of the significant time, continuing the theme of 'Round midnight.
Let the angels sing
Suggesting a positive change, with angels singing for the person's return.
For your returning
Expressing anticipation for the person's return, connecting it to the safety and soundness of their love.
Till our love is safe and sound
Highlighting the desire for a secure and stable love.
And old midnight comes around
Reaffirming the association of emotions with the time 'Round midnight.
Feelin' sad
Reiterating the feeling of sadness during this time.
Really gets bad
Emphasizing the worsening emotional state during 'Round midnight.
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Repeating 'Round midnight, underscoring the central theme and significance of this time.
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