Round Midnight
Django's Cadillac Lyrics
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'Round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad
'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart
And I'm out of my mind
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
And old midnight comes around
Feelin' sad
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The song Round Midnight by Django's Cadillac is a melancholic tune that speaks about heartbreak and the difficulty of dealing with memories of a past love. The lyrics start by talking about how the singer does pretty well until after sundown, but around midnight, memories start to haunt him and he feels sad. The song speaks about the power of memories and how they can have a hold on us even when we try to move on.
The lyrics mention that when a quarrel needs mending, it doesn't necessarily mean that their love is ending, but the singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his ex-lover is no longer with him. Despite this, the singer still loves and needs his partner, but they are out of his heart, and he's out of his mind without them. The chorus brings a glimmer of hope, urging the couple to let their hearts take wings and to return to each other till their love is safe and sound.
The song's lyrics are emotional, and the melody is soulful, and together they create a poignant message about heartbreak and the struggle to move forward while still holding onto memories of a past love. It's a song that many people can relate to and find comfort in.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell
As the night grows later and midnight approaches, memories and emotions begin to surface
'Round midnight, midnight
At the hour of midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
I can handle the day, but once the sun sets and darkness falls, emotions become harder to control
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
As I sit down to eat, a wave of sadness washes over me
But it really gets bad
The sadness intensifies
'Round midnight
At the hour of midnight, the peak of emotional turmoil
Memories always start 'round midnight
Midnight triggers memories of times spent with a loved one
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
The memories are painful because the loved one is no longer around
When my heart is still with you
Despite the separation, my heart still belongs to you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Midnight seems to understand the depth of my emotions
When a quarrel we had needs mending
When we have a disagreement that needs resolution
Does it mean that our love is ending
Is this a sign that our love is coming to an end?
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
I miss you, and it's becoming harder to cope
You're out of my heart
I'm trying to move on, but you will always have a place in my heart
And I'm out of my mind
My feelings are overwhelming and difficult to control
Let our hearts take wings'
Let's let our hearts soar and reconnect
'Round midnight, midnight
At the hour of midnight, when emotions are most intense
Let the angels sing
Let's allow the joy of love to be felt again
For your returning
In anticipation of your return
Till our love is safe and sound
Until our love is restored and secure
And old midnight comes around
At the next midnight, when emotions will resurface
Feelin' sad
The sadness will continue to be present
Really gets bad
The emotions will become even more intense
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Midnight will always be a trigger for memories and emotions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
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