If I grab you by the hand
Can I take you for a walk, young girl
I will kiss your neck
This won't be like last time

Tell me something special
Between my mind and evening
Don't give up on my bad luck
It's all I got with me

[Chorus]
I can see the future shine
This is the beginning of time
We can make a mountain collapse to the sea
I am the beginning of me

If temptation runs you down
And my lust is conservation
Lie chains around my throat
Let them rust for my salvation

Whisper in my ears
Share with me your wisdom
I won't tell about your smell
We can join in with them

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matthew Dear's song Midnight Lovers revolve around a person trying to make a connection with someone, possibly a young girl. The singer asks if they can take them for a walk and makes the offer to kiss their neck. The singer also wants to hear something special that can happen between them. They ask the girl not to give up even though the singer has bad luck, it's all they have to offer. The chorus talks about the singer's ability to see the future and that this moment is the beginning of time. They can accomplish anything, from making mountains collapse to creating something out of themselves.

The second verse of the song talks about temptation running someone down, and the singer's lust is conservation. They even offer to let the girl put chains around their throat to rust for their salvation. Again, the singer wants to hear something special, hoping that the girl shares her wisdom with them. Finally, the singer promises not to tell anyone about the girl's smell and hopes they can join in together.

Overall, the song portrays an intimate, seductive moment between two people who want to connect on a deeper level. The singer seeks something special and hopes to find it through this intimate moment.

Line by Line Meaning

If I grab you by the hand
If I take your hand in mine

Can I take you for a walk, young girl
Would you come with me for a walk?

I will kiss your neck
I want to kiss your neck

This won't be like last time
I want to make this experience more special than our previous one

Tell me something special
Can you share something unique and intimate with me?

Between my mind and evening
In the space between my thoughts and the setting sun

Don't give up on my bad luck
Please don't abandon me despite my misfortunes

It's all I got with me
My bad luck is the only thing that accompanies me

[Chorus] I can see the future shine
I have a vision of a bright future ahead

This is the beginning of time
This moment marks the start of a new beginning

We can make a mountain collapse to the sea
We have the power to overcome insurmountable obstacles