Nights In White Satin
London Festival Orchestra/The Moody Blues Lyrics

Nights in white satin
The singer is describing a period of time, which is represented by the color white and the luxurious fabric of satin.

Never reaching the end
This time feels like it will never come to an end, as if the singer is stuck in a moment that will not pass.

Letters I've written
The singer has written letters in the past, possibly expressing love or other deep emotions.

Never meaning to send
However, the artist did not intend to actually send the letters, suggesting that the emotions expressed within them were never meant to be acted upon or shared.

Beauty I'd always missed
The artist has been blind to the beauty surrounding them, perhaps focused on negative or trivial things instead.

With these eyes before
This blindness has persisted even though the singer has had the ability to see all along.

Just what the truth is
The singer is acknowledging that there is an objective truth, but they are unsure of what it is or how to see it.

I can't say any more
The artist has said all that they can for now, either because they are uncertain or because the emotions are too overwhelming to express in words.

'Cause I love you
The central message of the song is revealed - the artist is deeply in love with someone.

Gazing at people, some hand in hand
The artist is observing other people around them, possibly seeing couples enjoying their love and affection for each other.

Just what I'm going through they can't understand
Despite this, the singer knows that others cannot fully comprehend the emotions that they are experiencing.

Some try to tell me, thoughts they cannot defend
Others may try to provide advice or guidance, but they ultimately cannot explain or rationalize the artist's emotions.

Just what you want to be, you will be in the end
The singer is acknowledging that a person's desires and dreams will come to fruition eventually, a sentiment that is likely directed at the object of their affection.

Yes I love you
Repeating the central message of the song - the singer loves someone deeply and profoundly.

Oh how I love you
Adding further emphasis, conveying the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings.