Midnight
Lianne La Havas Lyrics

A long and lonely journey
The singer has been through a difficult and solitary path

To my hideaway
The singer has reached a place that she considers a safe haven

And I know they'll try to turn me
The singer is aware that others will attempt to influence her decisions

With the things that they say
Others will use words to try to sway the artist's actions

But no one knows where I'll go
The artist's final destination is unknown

When I walk away
The singer will depart from the present situation

So come now, hurry hurry
The singer is urging the listener to act fast

Don't miss this train
The artist wants the listener to seize an opportunity alongside her

Open up and let me get to you
The artist is asking the listener to be receptive to her message

Take you to another side
The artist wants to show the listener something new

Come to my world (after midnight)
The singer invites the listener to share a space that exists beyond normalcy and restriction

We're getting lost in another time
The artist and listener are escaping the present and entering an alternate dimension

Your hand in mine
The singer is holding the listener's hand as they explore together

In my own world
The singer is in a personal realm that is both comforting and isolating

On my own time
The singer is operating at her own pace, without external control

Maybe that's why
The artist suggests that her isolation and independence are what make her unique

(I don't mind)
The artist is not bothered by external judgment

People think I'm crazy
Others believe the singer is acting irrationally

Lately I'm
Recently, the singer has been experiencing something new

(I'll be fine)
The artist is confident in her ability to handle the situation

Living in midnight
The artist is existing within an unconventional space

Just living in midnight
The artist is simply occupying this space

(Oh oh oh)
Vocalization with no specific meaning

And if you think I'm crazy
If others perceive the artist as insane

Pay it no mind
The singer does not want others' opinions to affect her

If you could see what I've seen
The singer believes the listener would understand her perspective if they had the same experiences

You would dare to dream
The singer insists the experience would be liberating for the listener

Honey, if you care to join me
The artist is addressing the listener affectionately, and inviting them to join her

Come meet the team
The artist wants to introduce the listener to her unique community

And you all could be my army
The singer sees the listener and her community as powerful allies

There's no other way
The singer believes their unity is the only option

You'll never know
The artist acknowledges that her inner experiences are inaccessible to others

The places I go
The artist is referring to her mental and emotional state while alone

When I'm alone
The artist is emphasizing her autonomy in these moments

If only for a moment
Even if briefly

Only for a while
The artist recognizes that her experiences are temporary

Cause I belong to the unknown
The singer identifies with the unpredictable and unconventional

Hope to be alright
The singer expresses concern for her safety and well-being

You'll never know
Repeated to emphasize the previous sentiment

Living in midnight
Repeated to reiterate the artist's unorthodox state of being

Just living in midnight
Repeated to emphasize the artist's contentment with her unconventional lifestyle