Midnight Man
Ed Wells Lyrics
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Came without tumble
But I still come over anyway
Sat down on the broken side
See in my eyes
I'm coming right out of my cage
Then I try to find a little more
Won't you tell me what we came here for
You're more than just a moment, pulling me into unknown
What have we done here it's just a violent mistake
You'll find me if you can
I'm your midnight man
Make my story of how I came to be here
See you found another fan
I'm still your midnight man
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Backed up, fighting for blue
Said we need time
But I still came over anyway
I walked home for one last time
Free of my mind
I'm loosening up the frey
I will try to find a little more
I'm sleeping like I'm waking and I'm trying to ignore
Won't you tell me what we came here for
You're more than just a moment, pulling me into unknown
What have we done here it's just a violent mistake
You'll find me if you can
I'm your midnight man
Make my story of how I came to be here
See you found another fan
I'm still your midnight man
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
You'll find me if you can
Cos I'm your midnight man
The lyrics to Ed Wells's song "Midnight Man" tell the story of a relationship that has begun violently and unexpectedly, but the singer is still drawn to the other person, despite feeling like he might be feeling the situation in the wrong way. The opening lyrics describe the urgency of the situation, with the singer feeling cut down out of the blue but still making his way over to the other person's location. He sits down in a broken state and acknowledges that he is coming right out of his cage, suggesting that he is deeply affected by the intensity of his feelings. As the song progresses, the singer tries to make sense of the situation and understand what he and the other person came together for, ultimately acknowledging that he is the other person's "midnight man" who will always be there.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "What have we done here it's just a violent mistake," which suggests that the singer is questioning the foundation of the relationship and whether it is ultimately healthy for him. However, he cannot resist the allure of the other person and the pull they have on him. The use of the repeated line "Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way" adds another layer to the lyrics, suggesting that the singer is struggling to understand his own feelings and whether they are genuine or justified.
Overall, "Midnight Man" is a song about the complicated and sometimes tumultuous nature of love and attraction. The singer is drawn to someone who he knows may not be good for him, but he cannot resist the pull they have on him. The repetition of certain phrases and the emotive nature of the lyrics contribute to a sense of raw emotion and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut down, out of the blue
Surprised suddenly, unexpectedly
Came without tumble
Without disturbance, interruption, or damage
But I still come over anyway
Despite the circumstance, I still came
Sat down on the broken side
Sit on the side that is cut or not working
See in my eyes
You can tell from my eyes
I'm coming right out of my cage
I'm breaking out of my constraints
Then I try to find a little more
Then I start seeking something new
I'm sleeping like I'm waking and I'm trying to ignore
I'm not fully awake but not fully asleep and purposely avoiding something
Won't you tell me what we came here for
Can you tell me the reason we're here?
You're more than just a moment, pulling me into unknown
You're more than something fleeting, attracting me to uncharted waters
What have we done here it's just a violent mistake
What did we do wrong here? It feels like it was a terrible mistake
You'll find me if you can
If you search for me, you may find me
I'm your midnight man
I'll always be there for you in the dark
Make my story of how I came to be here
Tell everyone how I got here
See you found another fan
Looks like you have more admirers now
I'm still your midnight man
But I'm still your go-to guy in the night
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Perhaps I'm misunderstand or perceiving it differently
Backed up, fighting for blue
Overwhelmed, struggling for calmness
Said we need time
We agreed to take some time
But I still came over anyway
Even though we needed space, I still came
I walked home for one last time
I took a final walk home
Free of my mind
Clear my head and be free from thoughts
I'm loosening up the frey
I'm calming down or calming others down
Maybe I'm just feeling it the wrong way
Perhaps I'm misinterpreting things
You'll find me if you can
I won't make it easy but I'm still here for you
Cos I'm your midnight man
Because I'm always here for you in the middle of the night
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria
What an amazing voice!
Idris Stonbirk
Unspeakably brilliant
Shlomo GoldsteinBerg
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