'Round Midnight
Embracing Midnight Melancholy: Unveiling the Heart's Tale
Lyrics
It begins to tell
Introduction to the narrative, suggesting the start of a story or expression.
'Round midnight, midnight
Repetition of the phrase "Round midnight," emphasizing a specific time, possibly associated with melancholy.
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Expressing competence or contentment until after sundown, implying a change in mood as night falls.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
Feeling sadness during suppertime, possibly indicating loneliness or emotional distress.
But it really gets bad
Intensifying sadness as the night progresses.
'Round midnight
Reiteration of the central theme "Round midnight," emphasizing the emotional depth associated with this time.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories resurfacing around midnight, suggesting a connection between nighttime and reminiscence.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
Expressing emotional difficulty in facing those memories.
When my heart is still with you
Acknowledging the lingering emotions when the heart is still connected to someone.
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Personifying midnight, implying that the time itself understands the emotional state of the speaker.
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Referencing a quarrel that requires resolution or healing.
Does it mean that our love is ending
Pondering the potential significance of the quarrel on the overall status of the relationship.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
Expressing a need for the partner, indicating a desire for connection.
You're out of my heart
Describing a sense of emotional detachment, where the partner seems to be out of the speaker's heart.
And I'm out of my mind
Describing a state of emotional confusion or distress, being "out of the mind."
Let our hearts take wings'
Invoking imagery of hearts taking flight, possibly suggesting hope or reconciliation.
'Round midnight, midnight
Reiteration of the phrase "Round midnight," reinforcing its thematic importance.
Let the angels sing
Invoking the idea of celestial beings singing, possibly symbolizing hope or divine intervention.
For your returning
Expressing anticipation and yearning for the partner's return.
Till our love is safe and sound
Desiring the safety and security of love.
And old midnight comes around
Referencing the recurring theme of midnight, suggesting a cyclical nature of emotions.
Feelin' sad
Reiterating the feeling of sadness during the night.
Really gets bad
Emphasizing the intensification of emotional distress.
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Repetition of the phrase "Round Midnight," concluding the piece and reinforcing its significance.
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