'Round Midnight
Midnight Melodies: Love, Longing, and the Dance with Memories
Lyrics
It begins to tell,
Introduction to the narrative; the story begins.
'Round midnight, midnight.
Repetition of the theme of midnight, setting a melancholic tone.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
Doing well until after sundown, implying a shift in mood or circumstances.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
Feeling sad during suppertime, possibly associating it with loneliness or heartbreak.
But it really gets bad,
Emphasizing the worsening of emotions as the night progresses.
'Round midnight.
Reiteration of the theme of midnight, reinforcing the central mood.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories resurface during midnight, suggesting a reflective and nostalgic atmosphere.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
Expressing difficulty in facing memories, implying emotional pain.
When my heart is still with you,
Heart still attached to someone even when physically apart.
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
Suggesting midnight as a time when emotions are heightened and recognized.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
Acknowledging a need for reconciliation after a quarrel.
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Raising the question of whether the disagreement signifies the end of love.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
Expressing a current need for the person, highlighting emotional dependence.
You're out of my heart,
Noticing the absence of the person from the heart.
And I'm out of my mind.
Experiencing a state of emotional confusion and turmoil.
Let our hearts take wings'
Suggesting a hopeful turn in emotions, symbolized by hearts taking wings.
'Round midnight, midnight
Reiteration of the theme of midnight, possibly signifying a cyclical nature of emotions.
Let the angels sing,
Invoking angels singing, symbolizing hope and positivity.
for your returning.
Anticipating the return of a loved one.
Till our love is safe and sound.
Expressing a desire for the safety and security of love.
And old midnight comes around.
Reference to midnight returning, possibly indicating the cyclical nature of emotions.
Feelin' sad,
Reiteration of feeling sad during midnight, emphasizing emotional lows.
Really gets bad
Emphasizing the worsening of emotions during midnight.
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Repetition of the theme of midnight, concluding the narrative with a circular reference.
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