After the Beatles stopped touring in 1966, George started writing more songs than could be fitted onto the albums so that by the time of the split he had built up a collection of songs, some used on his debut solo album, All Things Must Pass. The album, released in 1970, contains the two-time number one hit, "My Sweet Lord".
Harrison is also credited for creating music benefits, notably the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison played beside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, and Leon Russell to a crowd of 40,000 in Madison Square Garden, New York. The show raised over $240,000 benefiting the George Harrison Fund for Bangladesh relief.
Harrison went on to release several successful solo albums, and in the late 1980s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, in a group called Traveling Wilburys. The group released two albums. Later, Harrison reunited with the other two surviving Beatles, after John Lennon's murder in 1980, to produce two final Beatles records, "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" featuring the voice of Lennon, taken from home demos provided by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. The three Beatles also co-wrote a massive autobiography and television special, both titled "The Beatles Anthology."
Before his death, Harrison conceived of a Cirque du Soleil show, "Love," featuring remixes of Beatles music which were overseen by Beatles producer George Martin.
Harrison died on November 29, 2001 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a wife and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. His last album, Brainwashed, was released posthumously and featured the single "Any Road".
A benefit concert in Harrison's memory was played on 29 November 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall. The star-studded event (featuring Eric Clapton and Monty Python, as well as former band mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) was released on the DVD double-album, Concert for George.
Tired Of Midnight Blue
George Harrison Lyrics
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As I sat with the tears in my eyes
The sun came up on you
And as you smiled, the teardrop, it dried
I don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Tired of midnight blue
The sun came up so high
And as it shone, I realized your love
The sun shone in your eyes
And as you smiled, you realized it too
Don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you
Tired of midnight blue
I don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you
Tired of midnight blue
The sun went down the sky
Way up the clouds told me that they knew
The moon came up so high
And as you smiled, I knew that you knew too
Don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you
Tired of midnight blue
I don't know where I had been
But I know what I have seen
Made me chill right to the bone
Made me wish that I'd stayed home with you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
In George Harrison's song "Tired of Midnight Blue," the singer sits with tears in their eyes as the sun comes up, shining on another person - likely a lover. As the other person smiles, the singer realizes the healing power of their love, and wishes they had stayed home rather than whatever they had been doing that made them so emotional.
The use of the phrase "midnight blue" throughout the song seems to represent a feeling of sadness or melancholy. The singer is tired of it - tired of feeling blue and is seeking a deeper connection with the other person. As the sun sets and the moon rises, the singer realizes that the other person also knows the depth and power of their connection.
The song seems to be about the power of love to heal and lift us out of dark emotions. It also contains a sense of regret for lost time and missed opportunities for connection. Overall, the lyrics are introspective and contemplative, exploring the complexities of human relationships and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun came into view
The daylight appeared in front of me
As I sat with the tears in my eyes
While I was seated with my eyes filled with tears
The sun came up on you
The morning light illuminated you
And as you smiled, the teardrop, it dried
As you smiled, my tear dried up
I don't know where I had been
I was unsure where I had gone
But I know what I have seen
However, I'm certain about what I witnessed
Made me chill right to the bone
It sent shivers down my spine
Made me wish that I'd stayed home along with you
It made me regret not being with you at home
Tired of midnight blue
I'm exhausted from feeling gloomy and lonely
The sun came up so high
The sun rose high up in the sky
And as it shone, I realized your love
As the sun shone, I recognized your affection
The sun shone in your eyes
The sunlight reflected in your gaze
And as you smiled, you realized it too
When you smiled, you knew I felt it too
The sun went down the sky
The sun descended beneath the horizon
Way up the clouds told me that they knew
Up in the sky, the clouds gave me a sense that they were aware
The moon came up so high
The moon appeared and rose high up in the sky
And as you smiled, I knew that you knew too
When you smiled, I understood that you felt the same
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
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Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.