Lyrics
Midnight is the hardest time alone if you know
Midnight symbolizes a challenging and lonely time, especially if one is aware of certain things.
I lie on my bed, turn on my radio
The singer lies on their bed and turns on the radio, possibly seeking solace or distraction.
Hunger, superstition, rebellions and the bombs
Mentions of hunger, superstition, rebellions, and bombs suggest a world filled with strife and hardship.
How I wish I had a heart of stone
Expresses a desire for emotional resilience, wishing for a heart of stone to cope with difficulties.
Many times I've tried to hide the pain inside
Describes attempts to conceal inner pain.
Many times I've heard the voice I need again
Refers to hearing a comforting or necessary voice at crucial times.
Take away the noise of your song
Expresses a desire to eliminate the distraction or disturbance caused by someone's song or influence.
I will not listen to the sound of your harps
Declares an intention to avoid listening to the pleasant sounds of harps.
But let justice roll on like a river
Quotes a call for justice and rectitude, using imagery of a river and an ever-flowing stream.
And rectitude like an ever-flowing stream
-Every time they say, "You look much better than before."
Responds skeptically to compliments about improvement, suggesting a loss of belief in praise.
Whatever they praise I don't believe anymore
Expresses disbelief in anything praised, indicating a sense of disillusionment.
Darkness never invades you by itself
Suggests that darkness or challenges don't naturally come; they arise when one's inner light diminishes.
Until your light dies out from where you dwell
Highlights the idea that challenges manifest when personal light fades away.
Many times I've tried to hide the pain inside
Reiterates the attempt to conceal internal pain, indicating ongoing struggles.
Many times I've heard the voice I need again
Reaffirms the experience of hearing a vital voice during difficult times.
Take away the noise of your song
Expresses a desire to silence the disruptive influence of someone's song or message.
I will not listen to the sound of your harps
Declares an intent not to listen to the pleasant sounds of harps, echoing an earlier sentiment.
But let justice roll on like a river
Repeats the call for justice and rectitude, using the metaphor of a river and an ever-flowing stream.
And rectitude like an ever-flowing stream
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