The Trio is led by Jeni Fleming's powerful and honest voice, capable of eff… Read Full Bio ↴The Trio is led by Jeni Fleming's powerful and honest voice, capable of effortlessly delivering complex classical and modern jazz dichotomies in one breath, breezy folk tunes with a modern twist and vibrant original pop, in another. Her lush ballads simply drip with so much emotion and strength that her audiences routinely require tissue boxes on every chair. Rounding out the Trio's full-bodied melodies are Jake Fleming, Jeni's husband, on guitar and saxophone, and Chad Langford on bass. Each accomplished musicians in their own right, both Fleming and Langford add depth to the music while perfectly and intuitively knowing exactly how and when to enhance Jeni's soulful sound.

'Round Midnight
Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio Lyrics

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It begins to tell,
'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

Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Round Midnight" by Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio is a hauntingly beautiful jazz standard that speaks of the longing, sadness, and heartbreak that one experiences late at night when memories all come flooding back. The opening lines, "It begins to tell, 'round midnight, midnight," sets the stage for the melancholic mood of the song. The singer then goes on to reveal that she does pretty well until after sundown and that suppertime is when she starts feeling sad. However, it really gets bad 'round midnight when memories from the past come back to haunt her. It's a time when she feels lost, alone, and overwhelmed by her emotions.

As the song progresses, the singer talks about her heart still being with her lover even though they're not together, and how she can't bear to think of the memories they shared because they're too painful. She wonders if their love is ending because of a quarrel they had and pleads with her lover to come back to her because she needs them. The refrain, "Let our hearts take wings 'round midnight," is a poignant plea for their love to be rekindled, for the midnight blues to lift, and for their hearts to be safe and sound once again.

Overall, "Round Midnight" is a raw and emotional song that captures the essence of lost love and heartbreak. With its poignant lyrics and soulful melody, it is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners across generations.

Line by Line Meaning

It begins to tell, 'round midnight, midnight.
As the clock strikes midnight, my emotions start to reveal themselves.

I do pretty well, till after sundown,
During the day, I am able to cope with my emotions.

Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
By supper time, I start to feel sad.

But it really gets bad, 'round midnight.
As the night goes on and midnight approaches, my sadness intensifies.

Memories always start 'round midnight
My memories of you tend to surface around midnight.

Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
I don't have the emotional strength to handle those memories.

When my heart is still with you,
Even though we're apart, my heart is still with you.

And ol' midnight knows it, too.
Midnight seems to be aware of my lingering feelings for you.

When a quarrel we had needs mending,
When we have a fight that needs resolving,

Does it mean that our love is ending.
I worry that our love is in trouble when we argue.

Darlin' I need you, lately I find
I miss you and I've been feeling it more and more lately.

You're out of my heart,
I feel like I'm starting to forget about you.

And I'm out of my mind.
But at the same time, my thoughts are consumed by you and I can't stop thinking about you.

Let our hearts take wings' 'round midnight, midnight
May our hearts be reunited around the time of midnight.

Let the angels sing, for your returning.
May the heavens rejoice when you come back to me.

Till our love is safe and sound.
Let's work together to make sure our love is secure.

And old midnight comes around.
Until the time of midnight arrives once again.

Feelin' sad, really gets bad
As the night progresses, my sadness becomes overwhelming.

Round, Round, Round Midnight
All the sadness and memories seem to come full circle around the time of midnight.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COOTIE WILLIAMS, BERNARD D. HANIGHEN, THEOLONIOUS S. MONK

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