In the show, th… Read Full Bio ↴Cherlene a fictional artist from the TV show Archer.
In the show, the character Cheryl (aka Carol) Tunt, who used to work for intelligence agency ISIS as a secretary, takes the stage name Cherlene after ISIS has gone bankrupt. She then decides to become America's number one country singer.
Her songs are voiced by Jessy Lynn Martens.
Midnight Blues
Cherlene Lyrics
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I get sick from drugs and the radio
Paper weight heart on the stereo
Should have thought of this a long time ago
We could wave a long goodbye in a distant street light
I could play all your favorite songs on the four to five
And vinyl records feel so good like I knew your smile would
Got too much time and nowhere to go
But I drink enough to say hello
I'm not in love with anyone
But I'm high enough not to give a fuck
We could wave a long goodbye in a distant street light
I could play all your favorite songs on the four to five
And vinyl records feel so good like I knew your smile would
Shaking off the midnight blues to go down alone
In Cherlene’s song “Midnight Blues,” the lyrics tell a story of the singer feeling disillusioned and disconnected from the world around them. The first verse sets the tone with the line “Always got country roads, I get sick from drugs and the radio.” This line suggests that the singer is unhappy with the state of popular culture and is seeking solace in country roads, which may represent a simpler time. The line “paper weight heart on the stereo” seems to suggest that the singer’s heart is heavy with emotion, and they are turning to music as a way to cope.
The second verse continues with the theme of feeling disconnected, with the line “got too much time and nowhere to go.” However, the singer is able to find some solace in drinking and being high enough “not to give a fuck”. The chorus provides some relief from these feelings, with the singer imagining a “long goodbye in a distant street light” and enjoying the comforting feeling of playing vinyl records.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling disconnected and disillusioned from the world, but finding comfort in music and memories. The singer is able to find a way to shake off their “midnight blues” and enjoy the moment, even if it’s just through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Always got country roads
I prefer the quiet and simplicity of country living to the chaos and noise of the city
I get sick from drugs and the radio
I'm tired of the overindulgence of drugs and the repetitive, mind-numbing music on the radio
Paper weight heart on the stereo
My emotions are heavy and burdensome, and the music only amplifies them
Should have thought of this a long time ago
I wish I had realized the benefits of a simpler life earlier on and made changes accordingly
Got too much time and nowhere to go
I have an abundance of free time but lack direction or purpose
But I drink enough to say hello
I use alcohol as a crutch to deal with social situations and loneliness
I'm not in love with anyone
I'm not emotionally invested in any one person romantically
But I'm high enough not to give a fuck
My substance use has numbed me to caring too much about anything
We could wave a long goodbye in a distant street light
We could part ways in a dramatic and bittersweet way, under the glow of a street light in the distance
I could play all your favorite songs on the four to five
I could create a thoughtful and meaningful playlist of your favorite songs on the four hour train ride we have ahead of us
And vinyl records feel so good like I knew your smile would
Listening to vinyl records evokes a feeling of nostalgia and familiarity, like seeing your smile would
Shaking off the midnight blues to go down alone
I'm pushing through my feelings of melancholy and loneliness and facing them head on, even if it means doing it alone at night
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.