In the Night
Jesse and the Dandelions Lyrics
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As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Just like that moon growing dim
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night
The lyrics to "In the Night" by Jesse and the Dandelions speak of a person's contemplation and longing for someone they love in the stillness of the night. The song captures the quiet and introspective moments when the world is asleep, and the singer finds themselves looking out of their window, gazing at the moon as it moves across the sky. These moments trigger thoughts that all drift towards the person they desire.
The lyrics express the singer's desire for reciprocity in love, as they ask if the person they love feels the same way. They question if their love interest sees them as the one who will fulfill their dreams and if their love is mutual. There is a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in the song as the singer wonders if their dream of being with this person will fade away like a dimming moon on the horizon.
The overall tone of the lyrics conveys a gentle and pensive mood, fitting for the intimate hours of the night. The song captures the universal essence of longing and yearning for love, while also portraying the fragility and doubt that can exist within such emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the calmness and quietness of the night
As I gaze out of my window
While I look outside through my window
At the moon in its flight
Observing the moon as it moves across the sky
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
My mind wanders, constantly thinking about you
While the world lies in slumber
While everyone else is sleeping
Oh the times without number
Oh, the countless moments
When I say to you
When I express to you
Do you love me
Do you have affection for me
Just like I love you
In the same way that I love you
Are you my life to be
Are you the one who will become my entire life
That dream come true
The fulfillment of that dream
Or will this dream of mine
Alternatively, will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Gradually disappear from view
Just like that moon growing dim
Similar to the moon losing its brightness
Way out on the rim of the hill
Far away at the edge of the hill
In the still of the night
During the calmness and quietness of the night
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Jo Trent
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