'Round Midnight
Midnight Melodies: Love, Heartache, and Memories in Leif Shires' 'Round Midnight
Lyrics
It begins to tell
It signifies the beginning of a narrative or reflection.
'Round midnight, midnight
Repetition emphasizes the time, 'Round midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown
The speaker copes well until after sundown.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
During suppertime, a sense of sadness sets in.
But it really gets bad
The emotional state intensifies, reaching a low point.
'Round midnight
Reiteration of the challenging emotions at midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories resurface, typically starting around midnight.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
The speaker struggles with the painful memories.
When my heart is still with you
The heart still holds affection for someone absent.
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Midnight symbolically understands the speaker's feelings.
When a quarrel we had needs mending
A past disagreement needs resolution.
Does it mean that our love is ending
Questions the future of the relationship.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
Expresses a current need for the partner.
You're out of my heart
Suggests a sense of emotional detachment.
And I'm out of my mind
Describes the emotional turmoil of the speaker.
Let our hearts take wings'
Encourages a hopeful perspective, letting emotions soar.
'Round midnight, midnight
Reiterates the theme of midnight and emotional turbulence.
Let the angels sing
Suggests a desire for a harmonious return.
For your returning
Hopeful anticipation of the partner's return.
Till our love is safe and sound
Expresses the wish for a secure and stable love.
And old midnight comes around
Midnight remains a challenging time emotionally.
Feelin' sad
Feelings of sadness persist.
Really gets bad
Emphasizes the worsening emotional state.
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Repetition of the association with midnight.
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