Quiet Strangers
Melodies of Longing: Midnight North's Reflection on Life's Journey
Lyrics
Been singing these words for so long
Expressing the longevity of singing these lyrics.
And I don't mind if you listen on
Openness to the audience, welcoming them to listen.
Toss a few coins in my case
Suggesting the act of busking or performing for tips.
But not enough to buy me some faith
Desire for support but acknowledging money can't buy faith.
Yeah, not enough to buy me some faith
Reiteration of the inadequacy of money to buy faith.
I guess I've been at this too long
Reflection on the long duration of the musical journey.
And the only thing I still love are the songs
Remaining passion for songs despite other challenges.
Played out my biggest mistakes
Admitting and learning from past mistakes in performances.
In front of quiet strangers from the stage
Describing the audience as "quiet strangers" during performances.
Yeah, in front of quiet strangers from the stage
Reiteration of performing for an audience of "quiet strangers."
And I still have hope of playing to lovers and fans
Maintaining hope of performing for a more engaged audience.
And I've got my friends who still come watch the band
Gratitude for loyal friends who continue to support the band.
The band
Highlighting the importance and camaraderie within the band.
I've played with fiddles and drums
Listing musical instruments, emphasizing the enduring role of songs.
And the only thing left are the songs
Reiteration of songs as the lasting element in the musical journey.
They fill my jar with their tips
Acknowledging financial support from the audience in the form of tips.
But they don't know a hit from a miss
Commenting on the audience's potential lack of musical expertise.
And it lends me the strength to go one
Finding strength and motivation from the audience's support.
Yeah I don't mind if you listen on
Reassurance that the singer doesn't mind if the audience continues to listen.
So please listen on
A plea to the audience to keep listening.
So please listen on
Repetition of the plea for the audience to continue listening.
So please listen on
Final plea for the audience's continued attention.
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