In the Midnight Hour
Chocolate Watchband Lyrics
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That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait till 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, in the midnight hour
I'm gonna wait till 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, alright, play it for me one time now
Just you and I, oh, baby, hah
Just you and I, nobody around, baby
Just you and alright, you know what?
I'm gonna hold you in my arms
Just you and I, oh yeah, in the midnight hour
Oh, baby, in the midnight hour
The Chocolate Watchband's "In the Midnight Hour" is a love ballad that speaks to the idyllic moment where two people come together under the moonlit cover of night. The singer declares their intention to wait until the midnight hour when their love will come tumbling down, and they can embrace their beloved amidst the darkness, away from the prying eyes of others. Throughout the song, we hear a sense of urgency laced with a genuine sense of longing as the singer's passion builds to a fever pitch. They will embrace their lover in their arms, fulfilling promises made earlier, and bask in the glow of the starry night sky.
The song's lyrics encapsulate a sense of free-spirited romanticism and rebellion against societal norms—waiting until the late hours to meet one's love interest privately. The midnight hour represents an idealized time when lovers can indulge in the purest expression of their love without fear of judgment or scrutiny. The song possesses a straightforward structure, emphasizing the main message of the track- waiting for the midnight hour to embrace one's lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
I'll wait until this late hour of the night when everything is quiet.
That's when my love comes tumbling down
It's when my strong feelings of love come uncontrollably for you.
When there's no one else around
At this time, you and I will be the only people present in the environment.
I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
I'll cuddle you in my arms, girl.
And do all the things I told you
I will do everything I previously promised and fulfil all your wishes.
In the midnight hour, in the midnight hour
All of these things will be done during this specific time of the day.
Yes, I am, oh, yes, I am
I am absolutely sure about it, without any doubt.
I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
I'll wait for the appearance of stars in the sky before proceeding.
And see that twinkle in your eyes
I'll observe your eyes carefully to enjoy the shine of love that's there.
That's when my love begins to shine
At the midnight hour, my affection for you will become more visible and significant.
You're the only girl I know
Among all the other girls, you're the only one I recognize and love.
That really loves me so in the midnight hour
You show your love for me the most at the midnight hour.
Oh, yeah, in the midnight hour
Again, this is a reminder that everything we've been discussing happened or will happen during this specific time.
Yeah, alright, play it for me one time now
Just play that tune to put us in the right mood and ambiance.
Just you and I, oh, baby, hah
It's just me and you, no one else - isn't that fantastic, baby?
Just you and I, nobody around, baby
We are the only ones experiencing this moment of intimacy.
Just you and alright, you know what?
It's just the two of us, and I have something special on my mind for us.
I'm gonna hold you in my arms
I'll embrace you tightly, in my arms.
Oh yeah, in the midnight hour
Once again, this is an emphasis on the timing and magical hour of our experience.
Oh, baby, in the midnight hour
This helps to emphasize that specific time again, as well as the sweet and personal moments we will share.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILSON PICKETT, STEVE CROPPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@harrymccabe6691
My favorite version of midnight hour by the watchband sensational !!
@davejones5745
Oh man I was digging on this back in the early 80s when pulled this up at a local thrift. The singer is badass in a Jagger way, and the band is tripping!
@mickeymousebiker1
Yeah! Bring it all back! Let's all do the Shinga-ling and the Booga-loo! This version has it all: great bass line, simple but funky guitar riffs, and great keyboards! It flat-out grooves! Nothing out there now can touch this!
@caroltavares84
one of the best psych bands ever
@walterfechter8080
Hands down!
@eastwest42286
Proto-punk*
@dannycalifornia4983
Heard this back in the late 2010s. One of my favorite discoveries.
@mickeymousebiker1
This one has always moved just sooooo right! For those rare few who did The Booga-loo and The Shinga-ling on New Year's Eve 2013. For all the scene-setters who are still out there in 2014.
@The12GaugeGroove
and them especially bad cats still kicking it in 2023... jam on
@pencilartist51
Here's a somewhat similar story,.. The Sons of Champlin are a San Francisco based band. When they changed their name to just, "The Sons," they put out an album stating that on the cover. The Sons were never very popular outside of the S.F. Bay Area and Portland, Oregon. I was back East in Evansville Indiana in the Winter of 1972 and was going through a friend's record collection. I was amazed to come across that album. When I pulled it out, I asked what he thought of the group... "I don't know, I have never played the album," he told me. After I spun it on the turntable, he became a fan.