Midnight
Jump Little Children Lyrics
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In here it's always dark
In here there's always a shadow cast
By these fluorescent lights
In here forever is a dying myth
In here forever is a lie
In here forever is a space between
Midnight
It's never dark enough
To hide us from tomorrow
Never dark enough
To keep us in shadow
In here
Midnight is always
In here I still here you whispering
In here I hear your fragile voice
In here I hear your laughter floating down
Like paper rain
Midnight
It's never dark enough
To hide us from tomorrow
Never dark enough
To keep us in shadow
In here, midnight
Midnight
It's never dark enough
To hide us from tomorrow
Never dark enough
To keep us in shadow
In here
In here
In here
It's always midnight
The lyrics "In here it's always midnight, in here it's always dark, in here there's always a shadow cast by these fluorescent lights" describe a place that is always dark and shadowy. This could be a physical place or a metaphor for a state of mind. The fluorescent lights are casting shadows, which creates a sense of unease and suggests that something is not quite right. The allusion to midnight adds to the sense of disorientation and the feeling that time is suspended in this place. The repetition of the phrase "in here" further emphasizes the enclosed, isolated nature of this space.
The lyrics "In here forever is a dying myth, in here forever is a lie, in here forever is a space between your every breath" suggest that the concept of forever is meaningless in this place. Time is suspended, and there is no sense of past or future. The idea of forever is a "dying myth" and a "lie" because it simply doesn't apply in this context. The line "forever is a space between your every breath" is particularly evocative because it suggests that time is measured not by hours or days, but by the rhythm of the breath.
The chorus, "It's never dark enough to hide us from tomorrow, never dark enough to keep us in shadow" suggests that even in this dark, shadowy place, there is always hope. The darkness cannot completely envelop us and prevent us from moving forward. The repetition of the word "midnight" throughout the song reinforces the sense of being trapped in a moment, but also suggests that this moment is filled with possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
In here it's always midnight
This place has a perpetual sense of darkness, like it's always nighttime.
In here it's always dark
Not only is it always nighttime, but it's also always pitch-black and devoid of light.
In here there's always a shadow cast / By these fluorescent lights
Even with the lights on, there's still a sense of darkness or shadow lurking around this place.
In here forever is a dying myth
People often say that things will last forever, but that's not true because everything eventually comes to an end.
In here forever is a lie
The idea of something lasting forever is not only a myth, but it's also an outright lie.
In here forever is a space between / Your every breath
The idea of eternity is present in this place as something that exists between every single breath we take.
Midnight
The darkness and stillness associated with nighttime has a powerful presence in this place.
It's never dark enough / To hide us from tomorrow
Even when it feels like the darkest hour, it's not enough to completely obscure the fact that there will always be a tomorrow.
Never dark enough / To keep us in shadow
No matter how dark it is, we can still emerge from the shadows and find our way into the light.
In here I still hear you whispering
Even in this dark and quiet place, the memory of your voice lingers and can still be heard.
In here I hear your fragile voice
The sound of your voice is delicate and breakable, like it could shatter at any moment.
In here I hear your laughter floating down / Like paper rain
Your laughter fills this space and mingles with the darkness like a gentle rain of paper scraps.
In here, midnight
The midnight hour seems to govern everything that happens in this place, influencing even the smallest sounds and movements.
In here / In here / In here
The repetition of this phrase underscores the sense of being trapped or stuck in this place, unable to escape the darkness and the midnight hour.
It's always midnight
No matter what time it really is, it always feels like it's the dead of night in this endless, shadowy place.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY HEYWARD, DU BOSE HEYWARD, GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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