After Midnight
Lucas & Steve Lyrics

The lyrics of Lucas & Steve's song "After Midnight" express the vulnerability and confusion that a person experiences while being in a complicated, addictive, and seemingly one-sided relationship. The singer describes the feelings of being high and addicted to the lies that their partner tells them, while also being controlled by their mind and constantly phoned after midnight when their partner is intoxicated. Despite the conflicting emotions of wanting to maintain patience and not losing hope in the relationship, the singer realizes that the situation is not right and that they are being taken advantage of.

The song describes how one can be vulnerable and can lose control of their life when in a complicated relationship. The lines "You're lifting me up, That dopamine high, Oh, I'm addicted to taking your lies," portray how one can be addicted to the thrill that a complicated relationship provides them with now and then. The line "And I feel like I'm coming down" describes how the singer feels after the highs of the relationship have worn off. The chorus "Why'd you only call me after midnight? It's not right. You only call me when you're high, Always after midnight. Every time, Controlling my mind, Why'd you only call me after midnight?" highlights the one-sidedness of the relationship and how the partner is controlling the singer's thoughts and emotions.

The song's lyrics highlight the importance of recognizing the toxicity in relationships and how one ought to avoid getting into them, despite how attractive they may seem at first. The song provides a powerful message about the importance of self-love and standing up to toxic behavior in our relationships.