In the Midnight Hour
Booker T. & the MG's Lyrics

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I'm gonna wait til the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumblin' down
I'm gonna wait 'til the midnight hour
When there's no one else around
I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
And do all the things I told you
In the midnight hour
Yes I am, oh, yes, I am

(One more thing I want to say right here)
I'm gonna wait 'til the stars come out
And see that twinkle in your eyes
I'm gonna wait 'til the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine
You're the only girl I know
That really loves me so
In the midnight hour
Oh, yeah, in the midnight hour
(Yeah! All right - play it for me one time now)

I'm gonna wait til the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumblin' down
I'm gonna wait 'til the midnight hour
When there's no one else around
Just you and I oh, baby, hah!
Just you and I nobody around, baby, just you and I
All right

You know what?
I'm gonna hold you in my arms

Overall Meaning

"In the Midnight Hour" by Booker T. & the MG's is a classic soul song that depicts the anticipation and longing for love. The lyrics convey the singer's plan to wait until the midnight hour, which symbolizes a private and intimate moment. It represents a time when there are no distractions or other people around, allowing the singer to express their love freely and passionately. The mention of waiting for the stars to come out reflects the magical and romantic atmosphere created by the night sky.

The lyrics also express the singer's strong desire and affection for their partner. They promise to hold them and fulfill the promises made to them. The repetition of "I'm gonna wait 'til the midnight hour" emphasizes the singer's determination to make this moment special and meaningful for their loved one.

Overall, the song captures the excitement and intensity of love, highlighting the importance of cherishing and celebrating intimate moments.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna wait til the midnight hour
I will patiently wait until the late hours of the night

That's when my love comes tumblin' down
That's when my deep affection overwhelms me

I'm gonna wait 'til the midnight hour
I will persist in waiting until late at night

When there's no one else around
When there are no other people nearby

I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
I will embrace and cherish you, my dear

And do all the things I told you
And fulfill all the promises I made to you

In the midnight hour
During the late hours of the night

Yes I am, oh, yes, I am
Indeed, I am committed to this plan

(One more thing I want to say right here)
(I have an additional message to convey at this moment)

I'm gonna wait 'til the stars come out
I will patiently wait until the stars appear in the sky

And see that twinkle in your eyes
And observe the sparkle in your eyes

That's when my love begins to shine
That's when my affection and adoration become evident

You're the only girl I know
You're the only girl I am acquainted with

That really loves me so
Who genuinely loves me deeply

In the midnight hour
During the late hours of the night

Oh, yeah, in the midnight hour
Oh, yes, during the late hours of the night

(Yeah! All right - play it for me one time now)
(Yes! Very well - perform the music for me once now)

Just you and I oh, baby, hah!
Only you and I, oh, my dear, hah!

Just you and I nobody around, baby, just you and I
Only you and I, with no other individuals nearby, my dear

All right
Okay, that's good

You know what?
Do you know what? Let me tell you something

I'm gonna hold you in my arms
I will embrace and tightly hold you in my arms

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper

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