Midnight

The speaker was awake at midnight.

Engaging with the important news or events.

Observing the surroundings lit by streetlights.

Referencing a personal space, likely their room.

Reiteration of being awake at midnight.

Indifference to what's visible or present.

Keeping track of important news or events.

Being watchful and discreet.

Reiteration of the personal space, likely their room.

Repetition emphasizing waiting at midnight.

Repetition of themes of control, secrecy, and wanting to know without being told.

Waking up with pockets filled from head to toe

I feel control

I need it so

But you wont ever let me know

"I will never tell you what I saw"

Sometimes

I wanna see what's left

There's nothing in my brain anymore

I've been way too far

I've been way too happy with you & I

But you wont ever let me know

"I will never tell you what I saw"

Continuation of the secretive nature of the situation.

Reiteration of waiting and observing in the late hours.

Playing headlines

With the streetlights

In my room

I was waiting up at midnight

Doesn't matter what is in sight

I'm counting headlines

And discrete eyes

In my room

Repetition indicating a transitional phase or pause.

Oo

Ah

...

Waking up in darkness with a sense of control.

Using the walls to navigate or find direction.

Walking unsteadily or clumsily through the halls.

Seeking understanding or clarity in actions.

Emphasizing the refusal to disclose what's been observed or known.

...

A sense of belonging and longing, paired with the acceptance of being unable to be wrong again.

Where I belong

You have been gone to me

You have been gone to me

I will never be wrong

I will never be wrong again

In your eyes

Where I belong

You have been gone to me

You have been gone

I will never be wrong

I will never be wrong again

Another transitional phase or pause.

Repetition of waiting, observing, and counting news or events.

Playing headlines

With the streetlights

In my room

I was waiting up at midnight

Doesn't matter what is in sight

I'm counting headlines

And discrete eyes

In my room

Pause or continuation of the situation.

Repetition indicating desire or pressure from external sources.

You want it

They say you want it, baby

You want it

They say you want it, baby

You want it

They say you want it baby

You want it

They say you want it baby

Another transitional phase or pause.

Reiteration of counting headlines and discreet observation in the speaker's room.

I'm counting headlines

And discrete eyes

In my room

I was waiting up at midnight

Reiteration of waiting at midnight.

Repetition of the midnight setting and the speaker's engagement with news or thoughts until they find clarity or resolution.

Sleeping headlines

Wondering 'til I see the light

Midnight, midnight

Sleeping headlines

Continued contemplation or seeking understanding until enlightenment or resolution.