girl in red has been cited as a queer icon by PAPER Magazine and a "phenomenon" who is "one of the most astute and exciting singer-songwriters working in the world of guitar music" by The New York Times. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 Norwegian Grammy Awards. In January 2021, her singles "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend" and "We Fell in Love in October" were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
girl in red's second studio album, I'M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! was released on April 12, 2024, via Columbia Records.
The subject matters of Ulven's music range from romance and heartbreak to mental illness and the experience of being queer. She named Taylor Swift as one of her biggest musical influences.
midnight love
Girl In Red Lyrics
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Be the one that you run to
When you got nowhere else to go
When you need some love
I know I'm the last one
You try to call but
I always give in
To give you it all
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
I hope that the right time one day arrives
So, I'll be willing to let this die
Able to look you right in the eyes
Say I'm not your consolation prize
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
In "Midnight Love" by Girl In Red, the singer is expressing her desire to be desired in a genuine way. She recognizes that she cannot continue being someone's backup plan, the person they turn to when they have nowhere else to go. She knows that she is not the first choice, but somehow, she always gives in because she cares too much. However, she has had enough of being just an option and wants to be someone's priority.
The lyrics "Oh, oh, oh, I can't be your midnight love" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing that she cannot be there for someone only for their convenience. She acknowledges that "When your silver is my gold," which further solidifies the idea that she does value the other person, but they don't feel the same way. In the end, she hopes for a day when she can move on from this situation and look into the other person's eyes and say that she is not their consolation prize.
The song is incredibly relatable and speaks to many people who have been in similar situations. It encourages listeners to value themselves and not settle for someone who doesn't reciprocate their love. The melody is melancholic yet catchy, making this song a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I don't want to
I am aware that I do not wish to.
Be the one that you run to
I do not want to be the person you go to for help or support.
When you got nowhere else to go
I do not want to be used as a last resort when you have no one else to turn to.
When you need some love
I do not want to be someone you rely on for emotional support while ignoring me otherwise.
I know I'm the last one
I am aware that I am not your first choice.
You try to call but
You attempt to contact me, but.
I always give in
I always cave and give you what you want.
To give you it all
I give you everything I have.
Oh, oh
Indication of a sound made by the singer.
I can't be your midnight love
I cannot be used for temporary emotional fulfillment in the middle of the night.
When your silver is my gold
When you value me less than I value you.
In this light, I swear I'm blind
In this situation, I am unable to see the truth about our relationship.
In this light, I swear you're mine
In this situation, I delude myself into believing you belong to me.
I hope that the right time one day arrives
I hold onto hope for a future where it is appropriate for me to end things with you.
So, I'll be willing to let this die
I will then be prepared to let go of our relationship.
Able to look you right in the eyes
I will have the courage to confront you.
Say I'm not your consolation prize
I will tell you that I am not someone you settle for.
I can't be your second best
I cannot be someone you value less or use as a backup.
Close but not your favorite
I am not the person you value most.
I keep going back for more
I continue to pursue you despite this knowledge.
Where there's nothing from before
We are trying to build a relationship from scratch.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marie Ulven Ringheim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karosmito
Lyrics:
I know I don't want to
Be the one that you run to
When you got nowhere else to go
When you need some love
I know I'm the last one
You try to call but
I always give in
To give you it all
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
I hope that the right time one day arrives
So, I'll be willing to let this die
Able to look you right in the eyes
Say I'm not your consolation prize
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
🦋🌈🌸
@julia-go5bc
I know I don't want to
Be the one that you run to
When you got nowhere else to go
When you need some love
I know I'm the last one
You try to call but
I always give in
To give you it all
[Chorus]
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
[Verse 2]
I hope that the right time one day arrives
So, I'll be willing to let this die
Able to look you right in the eyes
Say I'm not your consolation prize
[Chorus]
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
[Verse 3]
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
[Outro]
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
@laurafeitoza6988
I know I don't want to
Be the one that you run to
When you got nowhere else to go
When you need some love
I know I'm the last one
You try to call but
I always give in
To give you it all
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
I hope that the right time one day arrives
So, I'll be willing to let this die
Able to look you right in the eyes
Say I'm not your consolation prize
Oh, oh
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear I'm blind
Oh, oh, oh
In this light, I swear you're mine
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
I can't be your midnight love
Oh, oh, oh
When your silver is my gold
I can't be your second best
Close but not your favorite
I keep going back for more
Where there's nothing from before
@Zoidthelizard
Dang she just said: let's make all the lonely lesbians happy during quarantine. And she did it very well thank you.
I miss my girlfriend damnit.
@LucTheLoner
On behalf of all gays I'd say we appreciate her too qwq
@vivekamartinnirup9535
Same
@judas.
we fuckin yearning.
@bitchishere5024
Dam the queen herself liked your comment
@kicksandtricks3887
i miss my gf too :((
@peternln4374
unpopular opinion: this is the best song from girl in red
@gracerogers1058
I agree this and serotonin because I relate to both
@lydiaandre3952
I was about to comment this. I completely agree 😊😄😌
@oliviakelly8752
We don't have favourite girl in red songs because we are gay