East of Midnight
Midnight Resonance: Finding Connection and Liberation Through Rock
Lyrics
EAST OF MIDNIGHT
Referring to a time or place called "East of Midnight."
A south side brick bungalow
Describing a specific type of house on the south side, setting the scene.
In a lifetime long ago
Recalling a distant period in the past.
When I was just a lad of seventeen
The singer's age and the timeframe being discussed.
I was searchin for connection
Expressing a desire for connection to something significant.
To the big machine
Describing a yearning for involvement in a larger entity or purpose.
Feelin' lost everyone
Feeling lost and disconnected from others.
Thinkin' I was the only one
Believing the singer is the only one experiencing this sense of isolation.
Like a tiny spoke in a wheel
Metaphorically comparing oneself to a small part of a larger system.
just spinnin' round
Symbolizing a repetitive and aimless existence.
I was lookin' for direction
Seeking guidance or purpose.
When I heard that sound
Referring to a significant sound that caught the singer's attention.
And I came alive
Feeling a renewed sense of vitality and energy.
Cause it was all I ever needed
Recognizing that the mentioned sound was all the singer needed to come alive.
I came alive
Reiterating the transformative power of the music.
When the rock began to roll
Highlighting the impact of rock music on the singer's life.
And I was revived
Experiencing a revival or rebirth through the music.
And now when I feel defeated
Acknowledging moments of defeat or hardship.
I hear the best of times and the music
Finding solace and inspiration in memories of the best times and music.
Frees my soul
Connecting emotionally and spiritually through the power of music.
Chorus
Refrain/Chorus - Repeating themes of the transformative nature of music.
Just east of midnight
Specific location mentioned again, emphasizing its significance.
I could hear the late night radio
Hearing late-night radio as a source of comfort and guidance.
And like a lifeline
Comparing the late-night radio to a lifeline.
I could fi nd my way
Finding direction and purpose through the radio.
Just east of midnight
Reiterating the location and the stereo's impact on perception.
I could hear a world in stereo
Hearing a rich and immersive world through the stereo.
And like a searchlight
Comparing the impact of the stereo to a searchlight, guiding the way.
I was saved that day
Feeling saved or rescued by the music.
So I got me a vehicle
Acquiring a means of transportation, possibly symbolizing personal progress.
A second hand miracle
Describing the vehicle as a second-hand miracle, emphasizing its significance.
Just a set of wheels with a dashboard
Highlighting the dashboard and radio as integral parts of the vehicle.
radio
Linking the vehicle to the radio, emphasizing its role in the singer's life.
I was crusin' down the airwaves
Enjoying the experience of cruising through the airwaves.
In the afterglow
Feeling the lingering effects of a positive experience.
So I turned it up
Turning up the volume to intensify the impact of the music.
Cause it was all I ever needed
Affirming that the music is a vital and necessary element.
I turned it up
Amplifying the significance of the rock music experience.
When the rock began to roll
Reconnecting with the transformative power of rock music.
Now I'm all grown up
Signifying maturity and growth since the initial transformative experience.
And now when I feel defeated
Recalling the music during moments of defeat, maintaining its importance.
I remember all the times
Reflecting on how music contributed to making the singer whole.
When the music made me whole
Nostalgically remembering the positive impact of music on the singer's life.
Repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the central themes of the song.
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