1. Jason Walker is a male vocalist fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are three Jason Walkers.
1. Jason Walker is a male vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania known for his soulful diva-like vocals. He scored a #1 track on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 2004 with "Foolish Mind Games" and in 2005 with "Set It Free." The two tracks were released on Junior Vasquez's JVM label. http://www.jasonwalkermusic.com/
2. Jason Walker is a pop/rock singer whose song "Down" was prominently featured on CW's The Vampire Diaries. http://www.myspace.com/jasonwalkeronline
3. Jason Walker is a Sydney (Australia) based, songsmith and writer. Jason Walker has turned out a best selling biography of Gram Parsons - ‘God’s Own Singer’ (Helter Skelter) and released two albums ‘Stranger To Someone’ and ‘Ashes & Wine’ (both on Laughing Outlaw Records) as well as having toured the United States and the United Kingdom twice. In 2010 his latest album, 'Ceiling Sun Letters' was released on Laughing Outlaw Records. http://www.myspace.com/jasonwalkersmusic
Midnight Starlight
Jason Walker Lyrics
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It’s loud and there are noises in the air
All around these buildings look so cold
And they look down on one more story left untold
And one more sunset that won’t turn gold
refrain:
'Cause this lonely is killing me
And I won't be able to come to shore
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore (yeah, anymore)
This town everybody seems far away
And I found that everything that I try to say
Falls down on the ground beneath my feet
And I just want something that makes me feel like
I’m not crazy, there’s something real
refrain:
'Cause this lonely is killing me
And I don’t see what I can’t quite reach
And I won't be able to come to shore
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore (yeah, anymore)
bridge:
I’ve tried to figure it out
I’ve tried but I don't know how
And I’ll do anything to turn it around
If somebody could help me now
This lonely is killing me
And I don’t see what I can’t quite reach
And I won't be able to come to shore
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine
Oh, lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine
Oh, lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore, anymore
Anyone? ... I’m waiting here for you
The song "Midnight Starlight" by Jason Walker is a poignant reflection on loneliness and the desire for connection. The opening lines describe a bustling urban environment that seems cold and unfeeling; the buildings tower above the singer, who feels like their own story is just one more untold tale. The use of a sunset as a metaphor for missed opportunities is effective and powerful. The refrain emphasizes the feeling of lostness and isolation, as the singer thinks about being adrift in the ocean of life, unable to reach the metaphorical "shore" of connection or understanding. The use of the phrase "midnight starlight" is interesting because it suggests that there might be moments of beauty or hope even in the darkest times, but that those moments are currently elusive.
The second verse explores the feeling of disconnection even more fully; the singer feels like they are unable to communicate properly with anyone, and that everything they say falls "down on the ground." The desire for something "real" is an important theme here; the singer wants to feel like there is something or someone out there who understands them. The bridge emphasizes this desire even more, with the singer expressing a willingness to do "anything" to turn their situation around. The final repetition of the refrain and the plea "Anyone? ... I’m waiting here for you" suggest that there may be some hope for connection or understanding, but that the singer is currently feeling very alone.
Overall, "Midnight Starlight" is a beautifully written and emotive song that speaks to the universal human desire for connection and the pain of loneliness. Its use of metaphors and imagery is effective, and the repetition of the refrain is haunting and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s dark and there are people everywhere
The night feels crowded with people around, but it is still dark with no light shining on me.
It’s loud and there are noises in the air
Even though the place is filled with people, the sounds make it seem like no one can hear me.
All around these buildings look so cold
The tall and emotionless buildings around me make the surroundings feel unwelcoming and uninviting.
And they look down on one more story left untold
The buildings, like spectators, seem to be judging me with my own story left untold and unnoticed.
And one more sunset that won’t turn gold
The beautiful sunset seems to symbolize hope, but this time it won't turn golden, signifying that something has gone wrong and hope has faded away.
'Cause this lonely is killing me
And I don’t see what I can’t quite reach
And I won't be able to come to shore
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore (yeah, anymore)
The loneliness is suffocating, and I can't seem to find a way out of it. I feel lost in the darkness, like a boat lost in the ocean with no hope of reaching the shore. The only light, the midnight starlight, won't shine for me anymore.
This town everybody seems far away
Despite the presence of so many people, it feels like each one is a world away from me.
And I found that everything that I try to say
Falls down on the ground beneath my feet
No matter what I try to say, no one seems to be listening, and my words just fall on deaf ears and hit the ground, disregarded and unimportant.
And I just want something that makes me feel like
I’m not crazy, there’s something real
All I want is to feel like I'm not losing my mind and that there is something in this world that is genuine and true.
I’ve tried to figure it out
I’ve tried but I don't know how
And I’ll do anything to turn it around
If somebody could help me now
I've been trying to find a way out of this situation, but I'm lost and don't know what to do. All I need is someone to help me turn things around.
Oh, lost floating like a boat in the ocean
The midnight starlight won't shine
The repeated line from the refrain emphasizes the feeling of being lost and abandoned in the dark with the only hope fading away.
Anyone? ... I’m waiting here for you
The song ends with a plea for anyone listening to reach out and help with the loneliness and darkness that surrounds the artist.
Writer(s): Jason Walker Copyright: Dayspring Music LLC
Contributed by Alexandra W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.