In the Still of the Night
Gail Pettis Lyrics


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In the still of the night
As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you

In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
When I say to you

Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight

Just like that moon growing dim




Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Gail Pettis's "In the Still of the Night" convey a sense of longing and romantic yearning. The stillness of the night and the beauty of the moon in flight serve as a backdrop for the singer's wandering thoughts, which inevitably turn to the object of their affection. As they gaze out of the window and contemplate the world lying in slumber, their mind remains fixed on the person they love.


The singer's musings culminate in a series of searching questions that reflect their uncertainty about the future of their relationship. They ask if their love is reciprocated and if they will be able to realize their dreams of being together. The final image of the fading moon on the rim of the hill further reinforces the sense of fleetingness and transience that runs throughout the song.


Overall, "In the Still of the Night" is a poignant meditation on love, desire, and the fragility of human connection. Through its evocative lyrics and lush musical arrangements, it captures the bittersweet beauty of a moment suspended in time.



Line by Line Meaning

In the still of the night
In the quiet and calm of nighttime


As I gaze out of my window
While staring outside from my window


At the moon in its flight
Watching the moon as it moves across the sky


My thoughts all stray, stray to you
I can't help but think of you


While the world lies in slumber
While everyone else is asleep


Oh the times without number
Countless times


When I say to you
When I ask you


Do you love me
Do you feel the same love for me


Just like I love you
The way I feel about you


Are you my life to be
Will you be my partner for life


That dream come true
My lifelong dream of being with you


Or will this dream of mine
Perhaps this dream of mine


Will it fade way out of sight
Will it eventually disappear from my mind completely


Just like that moon growing dim
Like the way the moon slowly fades away


Way out on the rim of the hill
At the edge of the horizon


In the still of the night
During the peacefulness of the night




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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