Midnight Sun
Ella & Billie Lyrics


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Your lips were like a red and ruby chalice
Warmer than the summer night
The clouds were like an alabaster palace
Rising to a snowy height
Each star it's own aurora borealis
Suddenly you held me tight
I could see the midnight sun
I can't explain the silver rain that found me
Or was that a moonlight veil?
The music of the universe around me
Or was that a nightingale?
And then your arms miraculously found me
Suddenly the sky turned pale
I could see the midnight sun

Was there such a night
It's a thrill I still don't quite believe
But after you were gone
There was still some stardust on my sleeve
The flame of it may dwindle to an ember
And the stars forget to shine
And we may see the meadow in December
Icy white and crystalline
But, oh my darling, always I'll remember




When your lips were close to mine
And we saw the midnight sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Midnight Sun by Ella & Billie describe a moment of intense passion between two people. The stanza begins with a description of the singer's lover's lips, which are compared to a red and ruby chalice that is warmer than the summer night. The clouds are then described as an alabaster palace rising to a snowy height, creating a majestic backdrop for the couple's embrace. The stars are said to be like their own aurora borealis, adding to the romantic ambiance. The second stanza begins with the singer trying to explain the overwhelming feeling of being surrounded by silver rain and the music of the universe, perhaps alluding to the experience of falling in love. The moment is so surreal that the singer wonders whether it was all just a dream, as the sky turns pale and they see the midnight sun. The final stanza reveals that, even though the passion may fade and the skies turn icy, the singer will always treasure the memory of this moment shared with their lover.


Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of beauty, wonder, and romanticism. The imagery of the red and ruby chalice, snowy height, aurora borealis, silver rain, and music of the universe creates a dreamlike quality to the experience. The song speaks to the idea of cherishing moments of love and intimacy, even if they are fleeting.


Line by Line Meaning

Your lips were like a red and ruby chalice
Your lips were as beautiful and enticing as a precious red and ruby goblet.


Warmer than the summer night
Your lips were so warm and passionate that they made the summer night seem cool in comparison.


The clouds were like an alabaster palace
The clouds looked as grand and majestic as a palace made of a fine white stone called alabaster.


Rising to a snowy height
The clouds soared to a great height, touching the snowy peaks of the mountains.


Each star it's own aurora borealis
Every star in the sky was shining with its own unique and colorful display of light, like a natural phenomenon called Aurora Borealis.


Suddenly you held me tight
Out of nowhere, you embraced me tightly and held me close.


I could see the midnight sun
In that moment, everything became clear to me and I could see the beauty of the world in a new light.


I can't explain the silver rain that found me
I cannot find the words to describe the sudden shower of silver rain that seemed to have found me.


Or was that a moonlight veil?
Perhaps it was a magical veil made of moonlight that had enveloped me.


The music of the universe around me
I could hear the melodious sound of the entire universe that surrounded me.


Or was that a nightingale?
Or perhaps it was the sweet song of a nightingale that had captivated my senses.


And then your arms miraculously found me
Then miraculously, your arms found me and held me close once again.


Suddenly the sky turned pale
All of a sudden, the sky lost its deep color and turned pale.


I could see the midnight sun
But even in that moment of pale nothingness, I could still see the magnificent beauty of the midnight sun.


Was there such a night
Was that incredible night so real?


It's a thrill I still don't quite believe
The excitement and emotions of that night are still so overwhelming that I can barely believe it really happened.


But after you were gone
But once you had left my side,


There was still some stardust on my sleeve
I still had some remnants of the enchanting magic that had surrounded us on that special night.


The flame of it may dwindle to an ember
Even though the intensity of that magic may fade away over time,


And the stars forget to shine
And the stars lose their brightness and luster,


And we may see the meadow in December
And even if we witness the meadow in the middle of winter, when everything seems bleak and lifeless,


Icy white and crystalline
When the colors are limited to icy white and clear crystals.


But, oh my darling, always I'll remember
Despite all of that, my love, I will forever cherish and remember the magic and beauty of that unforgettable night.


When your lips were close to mine
When your lips were so close to mine, and our love and the midnight sun illuminated the world.


And we saw the midnight sun
Together we witnessed the wondrous beauty of the midnight sun.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Lionel Hampton, Sonny Burke

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