I ain't got no regrets
I and I ain't losin' track of which way I'm going
I ain't gonna double back, no

Don't want no misplay
Put on no display, an angel, no
But I know my way, oh yeah, oh

I used follow
Yeah, that's true
But my following days are over
Now I just gotta follow through and

I remember what my father said
He said, "Son, life is simple"
It's either cherry red

Or midnight blue, oh
Midnight blue, oh
You were the restless one
And you did not care
That I was the trouble boy
Lookin' for a double dare

I won't apologize for
The things I've done and said
But when I win your heart
I'm gonna paint it cherry red

I don't want to talk about it
What you do to me
I can't live without it
And you might think that it's
Much too soon for us to go this far

Into the midnight blue, oh
It's midnight blue, oh

Now, things could be different
That'd be a shame, 'cause
I'm the one who could feel the sun
Right in the pouring rain

I won't say where and I don't know when but
Soon there gonna come a day, baby
I'll be back again
Yeah, I'll be back for you, oh
You see, I'm saving up my love

Midnight blue, oh
Into the midnight blue, oh
Under the midnight blue, oh
Beneath this midnight blue, oh (this midnight blue)
Into the midnight blue, oh
Midnight blue, oh
Midnight blue, oh
Beneath this midnight blue, oh
Into the midnight blue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lou Gramm's "Midnight Blue" describe the singer's determination and confidence in his own decisions as he moves forward in his life. He has no regrets and is resolute in not turning back. He is not interested in putting on a show or pretending to be something he is not, but trusts in his own abilities to navigate his way forward.

He reflects on his past, acknowledging his previous tendency to follow the lead of others, but now recognizes that he must "follow through" with his own instincts and intuition. He remembers his father's advice: life is simple and either "cherry red" (meaning positive and joyful) or "midnight blue" (meaning negative and sad). The singer recognizes the potential for negativity, but he is committed to finding joy and fulfillment.

The lyrics also touch on themes of love and attraction. The singer is unapologetic for his past behavior, but senses a connection with someone and is determined to pursue it, even though it may seem too soon or too risky. He sees potential for a future with this person and promises to return for them. The lyrics convey a sense of hopefulness and optimism, despite the challenges and uncertainties of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I ain't got no regrets
I don't regret my past actions or decisions.

And I ain't losin' track of which way I'm going
I know where I'm headed and I'm staying focused on that path.

I ain't gonna double back, no
I'm not going to turn back or second guess myself.

Don't want no misplay
I don't want to make any mistakes or blunders.

Put on no display, an angel, no
I'm not trying to act or pretend to be someone I'm not.

But I know my way, oh yeah, oh
I'm confident in the decisions I make and the path I'm taking.

I used to follow
I used to have a tendency to follow others.

Yeah, that's true
That's a fact.

But my following days are over
I'm not a follower anymore, I'm a leader.

Now I just gotta follow through
I just need to stay committed and see things through to the end.

And I remember what my father said
I recall the advice my father gave me.

He said, "Son, life is simple"
My father told me that life is uncomplicated.

It's either cherry red
Life can be exhilarating and full of passion.

Or midnight blue, oh
Or it can be dull and melancholy.

You were the restless one
You were always seeking adventure and stimulation.

And you did not care
You were reckless and didn't worry about the consequences.

That I was the trouble boy
I was a bit of a wild child.

Lookin' for a double dare
I was always looking for an exciting and risky challenge.

I won't apologize for
I'm not going to say sorry for

The things I've done and said
My actions and words are mine to own.

But when I win your heart
But if I can make you fall in love with me

I'm gonna paint it cherry red
I'll make sure you feel passion and excitement in life.

I don't want to talk about it
I'd rather not discuss it.

What you do to me
How you make me feel.

I can't live without it
I can't imagine my life without you.

And you might think that it's
I understand that you may have reservations about

Much too soon for us to go this far
Moving too quickly in our relationship.

Now, things could be different
There is potential for change.

That'd be a shame, 'cause
But that would be unfortunate because

I'm the one who could feel the sun
I have the ability to find the bright spots in life.

Right in the pouring rain
Even during difficult times.

I won't say where and I don't know when but
I can't give specifics, but

Soon there gonna come a day, baby
There will be a day in the future.

I'll be back again
I'll return once more.

Yeah, I'll be back for you, oh
I'll come back for you, specifically.

You see, I'm saving up my love
I'm keeping my love reserved and focused on you.

Under the midnight blue, oh
In the melancholic moments of life.

Beneath this midnight blue, oh
In the midst of sadness and contemplation.

Into the midnight blue, oh
Even when life is tough, I'll push through.

Midnight blue, oh
The melancholic moments of life.

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