Midnight
Joanne Lyrics

Yeah, it's been a long night and the mirror's tellin' me to go home (home)
After a long night out, the singer recognizes that it's time to leave as she admires herself in the mirror.

But it's been a long time since I felt this good on my own
Despite not being in a relationship, the singer experiences happiness and joy in being alone.

Uh, lotta years went by with my hands tied up in your ropes
In the past, the singer felt confined and restricted by a previous partner's actions.

Forever and ever, no more
The singer has moved on from her past relationships and will no longer allow herself to be trapped or limited by others.

The midnight sky is the road I'm takin'
The singer is on a journey of growth and self-discovery, symbolized by the nighttime sky.

Head high up in the clouds
With a positive and confident mindset, the singer is ready to tackle whatever challenges come her way.

I was born to run, I don't belong to anyone, oh no
The singer feels free and unconstrained by the expectations of others and is determined to live her life on her own terms.

I don't need to be loved by you (by you)
The singer doesn't require validation or love from anyone else to feel complete or fulfilled.

Fire in my lungs, can't bite the devil on my tongue, oh no
The singer has a fierce passion and won't hold back in expressing herself, even if it means being controversial or going against societal norms.

See my lips on her mouth, everybody's talking now
The singer doesn't care about gossip or criticism from others and is confident in her own choices.

She got her hair pulled back 'cause the sweat's drippin' off of her face
The singer describes a woman who's working hard and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty.

Said it ain't so bad if I wanna make a couple mistakes
The woman is accepting of her flaws and is willing to take risks to learn and grow.

You should know right now that I never stay put in one place
The woman is restless and adventurous, always seeking new experiences and opportunities.

I don't hide blurry eyes like you
The singer doesn't try to deceive or hide her true emotions and feelings, unlike her past partner.

See his hands on my waist, thought you'd never be replaced
The singer has moved on from a past relationship, despite her ex-partner's belief that she would never find anyone else.

That I was born to run, I don't belong to anyone, oh no
The singer repeats her desire for freedom and independence.

La-la
A repeating phrase that creates a musical and rhythmic flow in the song.

You know it's true
The singer is confident in her beliefs and values, even in the face of criticism or doubt from others.

(Loved by you)
A brief repetition of a line from earlier in the song, emphasizing the idea that the singer doesn't need anyone else's love or affection to feel happy or fulfilled.