The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
Midnight Blue
Foreigner Lyrics
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I and I ain't losin' track of which way I'm going
I ain't gonna double back, no
Don't want no misplay
Put on no display, an angel, no
But I know my way, oh yeah, oh
Yeah, that's true
But my following days are over
Now I just gotta follow through and
I remember what my father said
He said, "Son, life is simple"
It's either cherry red
Or midnight blue, oh
Midnight blue, oh
You were the restless one
And you did not care
That I was the trouble boy
Lookin' for a double dare
I won't apologize for
The things I've done and said
But when I win your heart
I'm gonna paint it cherry red
I don't want to talk about it
What you do to me
I can't live without it
And you might think that it's
Much too soon for us to go this far
Into the midnight blue, oh
It's midnight blue, oh
Now, things could be different
That'd be a shame, 'cause
I'm the one who could feel the sun
Right in the pouring rain
I won't say where and I don't know when but
Soon there gonna come a day, baby
I'll be back again
Yeah, I'll be back for you, oh
You see, I'm saving up my love
Midnight blue, oh
Into the midnight blue, oh
Under the midnight blue, oh
Beneath this midnight blue, oh (this midnight blue)
Into the midnight blue, oh
Midnight blue, oh
Midnight blue, oh
Beneath this midnight blue, oh
Into the midnight blue
The lyrics to Foreigner's song Midnight Blue seem to be about a rebellious man who is confident, self-assured, and unapologetic about his past choices, while also expressing his feelings for a woman who he refers to as the "restless one". He sings about not wanting to put on a fake persona for anyone and knowing his way in life. He used to follow others, but now he follows through with his own decisions. The lyrics also include a reference to the colors "cherry red" and "midnight blue", which the man's father taught him represented life being either good or bad.
The lyrics seem to touch on themes of self-discovery, rejection of societal expectations, and the pursuit of love. The man is confident in his path, unfazed by criticism, and willing to take risks for love. His past may be filled with mistakes and trouble, but he is unapologetic and determined to follow his own path. The chorus of the song repeats "midnight blue", which could represent the negative aspects of life that the man's father warned him about, but also could symbolize the darkness that the man is willing to go through to find love.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got no regrets
I don't have any remorse for my past actions
I and I ain't losin' track of which way I'm going
I am aware of and not losing sight of my direction in life
I ain't gonna double back, no
I won't look back or change my mind about where I'm headed
Don't want no misplay
I don't want any mistakes or miscommunications
Put on no display, an angel, no
I won't pretend to be someone I'm not or put on a fake persona
But I know my way, oh yeah, oh
I'm confident in my path and where I'm heading in life
I used follow
I used to follow others or try to fit in with the crowd
Yeah, that's true
It's true that I used to follow
But my following days are over
I've grown past the need to follow others and think for myself now
Now I just gotta follow through and
Now I just need to put my thoughts into action and follow through on my goals
I remember what my father said
I recall the wisdom my father gave me
He said, "Son, life is simple"
He taught me that life doesn't have to be complicated
It's either cherry red
Life can be exciting and energizing (like the color red)
Or midnight blue, oh
Or it can be more mysterious and contemplative (like the color blue)
You were the restless one
You were the one who was always seeking something more
And you did not care
You showed indifference to my personality and interests
That I was the trouble boy
I was seen as problematic or difficult to others
Lookin' for a double dare
I was searching for risky or daring situations
I won't apologize for
I won't say sorry for
The things I've done and said
My actions and words in the past are what they are and I won't change them now
But when I win your heart
When I win your affection
I'm gonna paint it cherry red
I'll bring excitement and passion to your life
I don't want to talk about it
I don't want to discuss my feelings or emotions
What you do to me
The effect you have on me
I can't live without it
I can't imagine my life without you in it
And you might think that it's
You may believe that it's
Much too soon for us to go this far
It may be too early in our relationship to feel or express such strong emotions
Now, things could be different
Life could take a different turn
That'd be a shame, 'cause
That would be unfortunate, as
I'm the one who could feel the sun
I'm the one who can experience great happiness and joy
Right in the pouring rain
Even in difficult times or circumstances
I won't say where and I don't know when but
I can't say where or when exactly, but
Soon there gonna come a day, baby
Someday it will happen, my love
I'll be back again
I'll return to you
Yeah, I'll be back for you, oh
Yes, I'll come back to be with you
You see, I'm saving up my love
I'm reserving my feelings of love for you
Into the midnight blue, oh
Moving into a realm of contemplation and calm
It's midnight blue, oh
This state of mind is like the color blue, which can be introspective and pensive
Under the midnight blue, oh
Beneath the surface of my thoughts and emotions
Beneath this midnight blue, oh (this midnight blue)
At the core of my being
Into the midnight blue, oh
Embracing this mood of thoughtful contemplation
Midnight blue, oh
This calm and contemplative state of mind
Midnight blue, oh
This introspective emotional state
Beneath this midnight blue, oh
At the core of my emotions and thoughts
Into the midnight blue
Moving towards a state of calm reflection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lou Gramm, Bruce Turgon
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perryfan49
Great song and singer. I wish that I could find myself a copy of this to buy.
Dennis Ricks
I remember cruising around listening to this & a lot of other great foreigner tunes with brother Dale in Lindsey Ca. great times.
Vincent David Underhill
Dennis Ricks hell yeah man, this is true good music.
glynis curry
great song love it. 👌👌👌
Daryl Cahill
glynis curry i
Baltimore Ravens
Loud gram amazing voice
7071t6
Playing it Loud always :)
Linda Gosnell
Great song!
Punch_Bowl_Turd
i now appreciate this song in my 40s then back when this song 1st came out among the more colorful music varieties of that time.. midnight blue was fuckin boring in comparison. now that 30 yrs have past the opposite is true, whod thunk that back then.....THIS IS A FUCKIN CLASSIC..
Punch_Bowl_Turd
@Jeffrey May
yea music vids were like mini movies. great scenes & plots that semi fit the musics theme.