'Round Midnight
Midnight Melodies: Love's Embrace and Heartfelt Memories
Lyrics
It begins to tell
Introduction to the narrative, the storytelling begins.
'Round midnight, midnight
Repetition of the setting, emphasizing "midnight."
I do pretty well, till after sundown
The speaker copes well until after sundown.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
During suppertime, the speaker feels sadness.
But it really gets bad
The emotional state worsens significantly.
'Round midnight
Reiteration of the challenging time, 'round midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories resurface during the midnight hours.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
The speaker struggles to face and handle those memories.
When my heart is still with you
Even when physically apart, the heart remains connected.
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Midnight is aware of the lingering emotional attachment.
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Reference to a quarrel that needs resolution.
Does it mean that our love is ending
Questions the status of the relationship, hinting at potential ending.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
Expresses a need for the partner and recent emotional struggles.
You're out of my heart
Acknowledges the partner's absence from the heart.
And I'm out of my mind
The emotional turmoil has taken a toll on sanity.
Let our hearts take wings'
Suggests a desire for a liberated, free-spirited love.
'Round midnight, midnight
Reiteration of the challenging time, 'round midnight.
Let the angels sing
Invoking the idea of celestial support for a reunion.
For your returning
Angels are called upon to sing for the partner's return.
Till our love is safe and sound
Expresses a longing for the love to be secure and stable.
And old midnight comes around
Midnight returns, signifying a continuation of the emotional struggle.
Feelin' sad
Reiterates the feeling of sadness during midnight.
Really gets bad
Emphasizes the worsening emotional state.
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Final repetition of the challenging time, 'round midnight.
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