Music of the Night
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Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defences

Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your face away from cold, unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night

Close you eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before

Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night

Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to go
Only then can you belong to me

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the harmony which dreams alone can write
The power of the music of the night





You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night

Overall Meaning

"Music of the Night" is a powerful and evocative song from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "The Phantom of the Opera." The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the transformative and seductive nature of the night, urging the listener to embrace their deepest desires and fantasies. The song represents the Phantom's seduction of Christine, inviting her into a world of darkness and passion.


The first verse introduces the idea that the nighttime intensifies sensations and awakens the imagination. The senses are described as abandoning their defenses, suggesting a surrendering to the allure of the night. The next section describes the night slowly revealing its splendor, urging the listener to turn away from the harshness of daylight and embrace the soft, tender darkness. The call to listen to the "music of the night" signifies the Phantom's desire to draw Christine into his own world, where his music holds power.


The second verse encourages the listener to close their eyes and surrender to their darkest dreams, leaving behind the familiarity of the world they knew before. By doing so, their spirit can soar and they can experience a life they have never lived before. The music is portrayed as caressing, possessing, and unlocking fantasies within the mind. In the darkness of the night, one cannot resist the allure of its music.


Line by Line Meaning

Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
The darkness of night intensifies and amplifies every feeling and experience


Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
The absence of light stirs up and awakens one's creativity and imagination


Silently the senses abandon their defences
Without resistance, the senses surrender and let go of their barriers


Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour
The night gradually reveals its beauty and magnificence


Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Embrace and perceive it, with a delicate and trembling touch


Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Direct your attention away from the harsh and excessive brightness of daylight


Turn your face away from cold, unfeeling light
Avert your gaze from the emotionless and indifferent illumination


And listen to the music of the night
Allow yourself to hear and experience the enchanting melodies of the night


Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Shut your eyes and surrender to the deepest and most secret desires of your mind


Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Abandon all thinking about the familiar world you were accustomed to


Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
Immerse yourself in darkness, and let your inner self begin to ascend and explore


And you'll live as you've never lived before
By doing so, you will exist in a way you have never experienced previously


Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Gently and skillfully, the music will embrace and comfort you


Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Hear and feel it, as it discreetly takes control of your being


Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
Free your mind from constraints and allow your fantasies to unravel


In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
In the darkness that you understand is unbeatable


The darkness of the music of the night
The obscurity that accompanies the enchanting music of the night


Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world
Allow your mind to embark on a voyage into an unfamiliar and extraordinary realm


Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Abandon any preconceived thoughts of the previous world you were familiar with


Let your soul take you where you long to go
Permit your soul to guide you towards the place you desire to be


Only then can you belong to me
Only when you do so, you can truly belong to me


Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Drifting, descending, experiencing delightful and captivating intoxication


Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Physically contact me, have faith in me, and enjoy every feeling intensely


Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
Allow the dream to commence and surrender to your concealed and hidden self


To the harmony which dreams alone can write
To the perfect balance and composition that only dreams can create


The power of the music of the night
The strength and influence the musical nocturne possesses


You alone can make my song take flight
Only you have the ability to give life and wings to my song


Help me make the music of the night
Assist me in creating the captivating music of the night




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN

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