Round Midnight
Ed Bentley Lyrics

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It begins to tell
'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

Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Round Midnight" by Ed Bentley is a testament to the power of memories when it comes to love. The lyrics discuss the time of night when memories start to flood in and how difficult they can be to bear. The singer admits that they do pretty well during the day, but once the sun sets and suppertime comes around, they start to feel sad. However, it's not until "'round midnight" that things really start to get bad. The singer's heart is still with someone else, and old midnight seems to know it.

The idea of memories starting around midnight is an interesting one. It's often said that the darkest hours of the night bring out the deepest emotions, making it the perfect time for reflection and introspection. In this song, the singer is reflecting on a past love and the memories they shared. The lyrics also touch on the uncertainty that comes with love. When there's a quarrel, does it mean that the love is ending? The singer needs their love back, but they're starting to feel like they're out of their mind.

Throughout the song, there's a sense of longing and a desire for things to be set right. The singer wants to let their heart take wing and for the angels to sing for their love's return. They want their love to be safe and secure, so that when old midnight comes around again, they won't be feeling sad or out of their mind. It's a poignant and poetic representation of the power of memories and the desire for love.

Line by Line Meaning

It begins to tell
The feeling of loneliness starts to take over

'Round midnight, midnight
This feeling usually starts around midnight

I do pretty well, till after sundown
The feeling of loneliness starts taking over after the sun goes down

Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
Being alone during mealtime makes me feel sad

But it really gets bad
The feeling of sadness becomes overwhelming

'Round midnight
The loneliness is strongest around midnight

Memories always start 'round midnight
The memories of our times together always come back around midnight

Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
I can't bear the pain of those memories anymore

When my heart is still with you
My heart still belongs to you

And ol' midnight knows it, too
Even midnight knows how much I miss you

When a quarrel we had needs mending
When we need to make up after a fight