The band formed by accident in 1989 (see 1989 in music), when a local band, the Salmon Heads, asked some members of the Left Hand String Band to fill some missing spots in its lineup. The synergy worked and the result was Leftover Salmon.
After the independent release of Bridges to Bert in 1993 (see 1993 in music) and the 1995 (see 1995 in music) live follow-up Ask The Fish, Leftover Salmon gained a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. festival tour and a contract with Hollywood Records. Their 1997 Hollywood debut and second studio album, Euphoria, continued to define their eclectic sound and introduced many songs that would become classics for the band.
In March of 2002 (see 2002 in music) founding member and banjoist Mark Vann lost his battle with cancer. He was later replaced by Noam Pikelny.
A documentary film of Leftover Salmon, titled "Years In Your Ears," was released on DVD in November 2006.
Midnight Blues
Leftover Salmon Lyrics
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nothing to do
in dark of night
im lookin for you
but you're not there
and im so lonesome
it don't seem fair
to leave a soul blue
I've got those midnight blues tonight
layin' here awake in the moonlight
somethin' just aint right
I've got those midnight blues tonight
in all the time we've been apart
and no one else near here in my heart
I think of you most all the time
now tell me true are you still mine?
I've got those midnight blues tonight
layin' here awake in the moonlight
somethin' just aint right
I've got those midnight blues tonight
all I ever wanted
was to make a scene
theres no one else here
nothin' left for me
don't want to lose
the love we had
but darling please
please don't set me free
I've got those midnight blues tonight
layin' here awake in the moonlight
somethin' just aint right
I've got those midnight blues tonight
layin' here awake in the moonlight
somethin' just aint right
I've got those midnight blues
midnight blues
midnight blues tonight
In the verses of Leftover Salmon's song "Midnight Blues", the singer is wandering through the dark of night feeling lonely and thinking about their former lover. They can't seem to shake the feeling of devastation that the breakup has caused and they yearn for the comfort of their ex-partner. The lyrics express a love that is no longer there but a longing that still remains. The singer admits that they still think of their ex often and even ask if they are still theirs. The chorus echoes the despair of the singer with the profound statement “Something just ain’t right, I’ve got those midnight blues tonight” repeatedly reminding us of their unbearable heartache.
The song evokes a feeling of gazing upon a moonlit sky with regret and sorrow, recalling the memories of love that were shared with someone who is no longer present. It makes one yearn for a time when they laughed and held hands with their loved one, but sadly, that time is gone, and they’re left alone with their thoughts. "Midnight Blues" speaks to the universal emotion of heartbreak and the aftermath of a relationship that once left someone so fulfilled, now leaves them feeling empty.
Line by Line Meaning
nowhere to go
There is no particular place to go.
nothing to do
There is nothing specific that needs my attention.
in dark of night
I'm feeling a bit lost and unsure of my surroundings.
im lookin for you
I am hoping to find you.
but you're not there
But unfortunately, you are not here.
and im so lonesome
I am feeling incredibly lonely.
it don't seem fair
It does not feel fair that you are not here with me.
to leave a soul blue
It is not right or fair to leave someone feeling so sad and alone.
I've got those midnight blues tonight
I am feeling sad and alone tonight.
layin' here awake in the moonlight
I am unable to sleep and am up alone in the middle of the night.
somethin' just aint right
Something feels off and wrong.
in all the time we've been apart
During the entire time that we have not been together.
and no one else near here in my heart
And no one else has meant as much to me as you have.
I think of you most all the time
I frequently think about you.
now tell me true are you still mine?
Please be honest, are we still together?
all I ever wanted
My biggest desire was to be with you.
was to make a scene
I wanted to make an impression or impact.
theres no one else here
I am alone and there is no one else present to share my feelings with.
nothin' left for me
There is nothing else for me to do or focus on.
don't want to lose
I don't want to lose what we had together.
the love we had
The affection and feelings that we shared together.
but darling please
But my love, please
please don't set me free
Please don't end our relationship or set me free.
midnight blues
My feelings of loneliness and sadness at night.
midnight blues tonight
My specific feelings of loneliness and sadness tonight.
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.