midnight
Coldplay [Ghost Stories] Lyrics
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In the swirling of this storm
When I'm rolling with the punches and hope is gone
Leave a light, a light on
Millions of miles from home
In the swirling swimming on
When I'm rolling with the thunder but bleed from thorns
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
In the darkness before the dawn
In the darkness before the dawn
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "Midnight" are a poignant reminder of the hope that can be found in the darkest moments. The opening verse, "In the darkness before the dawn,/In the swirling of this storm," sets the scene for a difficult time. The singer is rolling with the punches and filled with despair, but they are asking for a light to be left on, a symbol of hope to cling to in the night.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer feeling millions of miles away from home, lost in a "swirling swimming on." They are facing thunder and thorns, but still have the presence of mind to ask for a light to guide them through. The repetition of the refrain "Leave a light, a light on" reinforces the idea that even when everything else is uncertain, there can be comfort found in a small flame that never goes out.
Overall, "Midnight" is a powerful song about resilience and the importance of hope in times of darkness. The music further reinforces this message, with a haunting, almost otherworldly sound that evokes both the despair and the awe-inspiring beauty of our most difficult moments.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkness before the dawn
During difficult times before a new beginning
In the swirling of this storm
Feeling overwhelmed by chaos and confusion
When I'm rolling with the punches and hope is gone
Facing challenges and losing faith in a positive outcome
Leave a light, a light on
A plea for comfort and guidance during dark times
Millions of miles from home
Feeling lost and disconnected from familiar surroundings
In the swirling swimming on
Amidst a turbulent and uncertain environment
When I'm rolling with the thunder but bleed from thorns
Enduring intense emotional pain despite a facade of strength
Leave a light, a light on
A repeating request for support and guidance
Leave a light, a light on
Continuing the plea for comfort and hope
Leave a light, a light on
Reaffirming the need for guidance and support during difficult times
In the darkness before the dawn
Repeating the opening line to remind the listener of the difficult period of time being referenced
In the darkness before the dawn
Final reminder of the importance of finding light in dark periods
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAMAR TAYLOR, DARNELL DALTON, EDWARD MARTIN, CECILY WAGNER, JAMES ROLLING
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@JuanPablo-md3zr
Lyrics:
In the darkness before the dawn
In the swirling of this storm
When I'm rolling with the punches and hope is gone
Leave a light, a light on
Millions of miles from home
In the swirling swimming on
When I'm rolling with the thunder but bleed from thorns
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
In the darkness before the dawn
In the darkness before the dawn
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
@P4DDYW4CK
THIS is the direction Coldplay needs to go in. Man... this is absolutely beautiful.Â
"In the darkness
Before the dawn
In the swelling
Of this storm
Running round and with apologies
And hope is gone
Leave a light, a light on"
Those lyrics.Â
@maisboyfriend
An unreleased track by Jon Hopkins.
He explains: "the idea for âmidnightâ appeared back in 2011 when i was working late at the studio with chris and rik one night.
i played chris this unfinished idea for an ambient track iâd written called âthe fourth state part iiâ and chris was really into it â he grabbed a mic, rik set up a vocoder patch, and the basic vocal idea was jammed pretty much straight away."
He then proceeded to remix his own track.
/watch?v=eDv6OSpiuAI
"i liked the idea of doing a more upbeat, hypnotic version for my remix â something that could work in clubs as well as on record."
@DESATIVADOO73
LETRAS/LYRICS
In the darkness before the dawn
In the swirling of this storm
When I'm rolling with the punches and hope is gone
Leave a light, a light on
Millions of miles from home
In the swirling swimming on
When I'm rolling with the thunder but bleed from thorns
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
In the darkness before the dawn
In the darkness before the dawn
Leave a light, a light on
Leave a light, a light on
@xShonFrostx
I don't know why, but every time I hear a song like this, i feel something deep that I can't understand or describe....
@inessilva6086
same
@SarahKimTheBookworm
Same here. :)
And I get goosebumps and I get this melancholy feeling, that is sad and lonely as well as glad and safe.
@carsonmeyer2863
Yes I feel exactly like that, it's one of those songs you put on when your about to go to sleep and just think
@luismelendez1957
+Matteo Piersigilli i couldnt agree more
@brumamusic
+Matteo Piersigilli you prob get hi :D no joking :D
@naomi6091
This song makes me feel floating in the space, the universe in front of my eyes.
@brandonwei2430
When I was in college, we raided the tech rental room and rented a projector, set it up in our dormroom, and would play trance with the winamp visualizer running. This would be a perfect song for it. Weed is obviously what we didn't use to accompany it, because we were very responsible.
@watchman0026
Have you heard "O (Fly On)" by Coldplay? It has a very similar awe inspiring yet tranquil nature.
@watchman0026
*****Â No Problem! It's my sincere pleasure sharing with others such wondrous music as Coldplay. :)