Round Midnight
Linda Ronstadt (Feat. Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
'Round midnight
I do pretty well 'til after sundown
Suppertime I'm feeling sad
But it really gets bad 'round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
'Round midnight
When my heart is still with you
And old midnight knows it too
When some quarrel we had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending
Darling I need you
Lately I find
You're out of my arms
And I'm out of my mind
Let our love take wing some midnight
'Round midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Let our love be safe and sound
When old midnight comes around
Let our love take wing some midnight
'Round midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Let our love be safe and sound
When old midnight comes around
The song "Round Midnight" is a melancholic and reflective ballad that speaks of the emptiness and sadness that come with loneliness, specifically during midnight. The lyrics suggest the singer is struggling to move on from a past lover and is haunted by memories that always resurface around midnight. The haunting melody paired with the lyrics captures the vulnerability and introspection of the singer as they navigate their loneliness and desire for their lover's return. The song contains a glimmer of hope, as the singer asks for their lover's return and for their love to "take wing some midnight." Overall, "Round Midnight" is a powerful and emotional exploration of loneliness, love, and memory.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell 'round midnight
The story of my sadness usually starts at midnight
'Round midnight
At midnight
I do pretty well 'til after sundown
I feel okay until the evening approaches
Suppertime I'm feeling sad
I get sad during dinner time
But it really gets bad 'round midnight
My sadness intensifies during midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
The memories of us usually come back during midnight
'Round midnight
At midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
I can't bear to remember those memories
When my heart is still with you
My love for you is still in my heart
And old midnight knows it too
Even midnight can sense that my heart belongs to you
When some quarrel we had needs mending
When we have a disagreement that needs to be resolved
Does it mean that our love is ending
Does it imply that our love is coming to an end?
Darling I need you
I want you, my love
Lately I find
Recently I realized
You're out of my arms
You are not with me anymore
And I'm out of my mind
I am going crazy
Let our love take wing some midnight
May our love take flight one midnight
'Round midnight
At midnight
Let the angels sing
May we listen to the singing of the angels
For your returning
When you come back to me
Let our love be safe and sound
May our love be secure and unharmed
When old midnight comes around
When midnight comes again
Let our love take wing some midnight
May our love take flight one midnight
'Round midnight
At midnight
Let the angels sing
May we listen to the singing of the angels
For your returning
When you come back to me
Let our love be safe and sound
May our love be secure and unharmed
When old midnight comes around
When midnight comes again
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind