Midnight
Bryan Pound feat. Jessica DiGiovanni Lyrics
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Trying to change my name
Run my hands through my hair
Fall to my knees
As thoughts race through my brain
Is it worth it all to get back up
Are my efforts all in vain
My past is all gone
Yesterday ended at midnight
And a new day has dawned
What I did, is what I've done
And what I've done I can't change
But I'm going to a place
Where I'll never be the same
Yesterday ended at midnight
And I'm movin' on
Been touched by an angel
I'll never walk the same
A different path, a different way
The past has been erased
And I have to smile
When I think of God's grace
It's amazing how love lifts me up from this place
I know my past is past
So I've got to let it go
All the hurts and the fears
Mistakes through the years
God's blood has covered them all
What love, what grace amazing grace
What peace cause my past is erased
The lyrics of Bryan Pound feat. Jessica DiGiovanni's song Midnight convey themes of redemption, hope, and change. The opening lines "been wrestling with angels, trying to change my name" might allude to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel, trying to obtain a blessing and a new identity. The act of changing one's name often symbolizes a transformation of character or a new beginning. The singer seems to be struggling with self-doubt and wondering whether their efforts to change and improve are worth it. This introspection is compounded by anxieties and thoughts that "race through my brain."
The chorus "yesterday ended at midnight, my past is all gone, and a new day has dawned" is a powerful statement that signals the turning point in the singer's life. The past is viewed in the rearview mirror with the recognition that "what I did, is what I've done, and what I've done, I can't change." However, the singer is not defeated by this reality but is resolute in their conviction to move on: "but I'm going to a place where I'll never be the same, yesterday ended at midnight, and I'm moving on." The verse "been touched by an angel, I'll never walk the same" reinforces the idea of a divine intervention that has turned the singer's life around, granting them a new perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Been wrestling with angels
I have been struggling with my inner demons and trying to overcome them.
Trying to change my name
I'm trying to change who I am and become a better person.
Run my hands through my hair
I feel frustrated and defeated by my circumstances.
Fall to my knees
I'm humbled by my struggles and feel the need to seek help or guidance.
As thoughts race through my brain
I'm plagued by worries and doubts about my future.
Is it worth it all to get back up
I'm questioning whether my efforts to change are worth the struggle they entail.
Are my efforts all in vain
I'm uncertain whether my attempts to change will amount to anything significant.
Yesterday ended at midnight
My past is behind me and a new day has begun.
My past is all gone
I've let go of my past and am moving on.
And a new day has dawned
I have a fresh start and the opportunity to make a change.
What I did, is what I've done
I can't change my past mistakes or actions.
And what I've done I can't change
My past is final and I can only learn from it.
But I'm going to a place
I'm heading towards a better future.
Where I'll never be the same
My experiences and struggles have changed me for the better.
Been touched by an angel
I've experienced a transformative moment or realization.
I'll never walk the same
I'll never go back to being the person I was before.
A different path, a different way
I'm choosing to take a new and better path in life.
The past has been erased
I've let go of my past mistakes and am starting anew.
And I have to smile
I'm filled with joy and gratitude for the positive changes in my life.
When I think of God's grace
I'm thankful for the blessings and help I've received from God.
It's amazing how love lifts me up from this place
The power of love and faith has helped me overcome my struggles and move forward.
I know my past is past
I've accepted and let go of my past.
So I've got to let it go
I'm actively working to move past my past mistakes and not dwell on them.
All the hurts and the fears
I'm working to let go of the pain and fears that plagued me in the past.
Mistakes through the years
I've made mistakes in the past, but I'm learning from them.
God's blood has covered them all
I've found peace and forgiveness through my faith in God.
What love, what grace amazing grace
I'm awed by the power of God's love and grace to transform lives.
What peace cause my past is erased
I'm at peace with my past because I've let go of it and moved forward.
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.