In the Midnight Hour
Cropper Lyrics
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That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
When there' no one else around
I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
Do all things I told you in the midnight hour
I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine
You're the only girl I know
Really love you so in the midnight hour
The lyrics to Cropper's song "In The Midnight Hour" explore the theme of love and the anticipation of being with one's love interest. The singer expresses a desire to wait until the midnight hour when there is no one else around to take his girl and hold her, and do all he has promised her. He anxiously awaits the moment when the stars come out and twinkle in her eyes, a sign for him that his love will begin to shine. This girl is the only one he truly loves, and he declares this love openly in the midnight hour.
The lyrics paint a picture of a clandestine meeting between two lovers, who are only able to express their love when no one else is around. Waiting until the midnight hour might be symbolic of a time when everything is still and quiet, and true feelings are brought to the surface. The singer’s eagerness to take his girl and do all he has promised suggests an enthusiasm for romantic acts and a willingness to take risks to pursue love. Overall, the song reminds us of the power and passion of love, and the lengths we go to in order to express it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
I will wait until it's late at night and dark outside
That's when my love comes tumbling down
When it's the midnight hour is when my affection for you is at its highest
When there' no one else around
I want it to be just the two of us in solitude
I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
I'll embrace and hold you in my arms
Do all things I told you in the midnight hour
I'll fulfill all the promises I've made to you during the nighttime
I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
I'll wait until the sparkling stars light up the sky
See them twinkle in your eyes
I want to admire the reflection of the stars in your eyes
That's when my love begins to shine
That's when my fondness for you begins to radiate brightly
You're the only girl I know
Out of all the girls I've met, you're the only one I care for
Really love you so in the midnight hour
I truly, deeply love you during this particular time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper
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