'Round Midnight
Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra Lyrics
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'Round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad
'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart
And I'm out of my mind
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
And old midnight comes around
Feelin' sad
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The song "Round Midnight" by Gerald Wilson is a melancholic ballad about a lover's longing for their former partner. As the lyrics suggest, the feeling of sorrow only worsens as the day progresses, and by midnight, memories invading their mind. The song speaks to how intense and painful the emotions can be in the wake of a breakup, and how loneliness can often make things worse. The singer finds themselves mired in a cycle of sadness and desperation, unable to shake off the memories and the love they still hold for their ex.
The song suggests that there may be some hope to overcome the pain and move forward in the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the quarrels and misunderstandings can be mended and that the couple can find each other again. The singer sings about letting their hearts take wing and the angels sing for the loved one's return. In the end, the refrain "Round, Round, Round Midnight" echoes, suggesting that the cycle of sadness and pain will continue until the broken relationship is repaired.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell
The story begins to unfold
'Round midnight, midnight
At midnight, when the world is dark and still
I do pretty well, till after sundown
I manage the day alright, until the sun goes down and sadness sets in
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
When I have my evening meal, I feel a deep sadness
But it really gets bad
As the night goes on, the sadness intensifies
'Round midnight
At the darkest hour of the night
Memories always start 'round midnight
My memories of you always resurface around midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
I can't bear to remember those memories because they hurt too much
When my heart is still with you
Even though we are apart, my heart still belongs to you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Midnight seems to understand my longing for you
When a quarrel we had needs mending
When we have a dispute that needs resolving
Does it mean that our love is ending
Is it a sign that our love is coming to an end?
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
My dear, I need you now more than ever
You're out of my heart
I have pushed you out of my heart and thoughts
And I'm out of my mind
I feel lost and confused without you
Let our hearts take wings'
Let us soar on the wings of love
'Round midnight, midnight
At the darkest hour of the night
Let the angels sing
May the heavens rejoice with our reunification
For your returning
As I long for your return to me
Till our love is safe and sound
Until our love is secure and thriving
And old midnight comes around
And when midnight arrives once again
Feelin' sad
I am overwhelmed with sadness
Really gets bad
It becomes too much to bear
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The cycle of sadness repeats itself each night
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
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