'Round Midnight
London Julie Lyrics
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'Round midnight, midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
But it really gets bad,
'Round midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you,
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart,
And I'm out of my mind.
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing,
For your returning.
Till our love is safe and sound.
And old midnight comes around.
Feelin' sad,
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The lyrics of the song 'Round Midnight' by London Julie capture the feeling of melancholy and heartache that come with being alone at night, especially after a lover has gone. The first two lines paint a picture of the night creeping up on the singer, who initially manages to cope quite well. However, as the evening wears on and suppertime arrives, they feel a sense of sadness that only worsens as the clock strikes midnight. The lyrics then dive into the memories of the past that haunt the singer, specifically recalling a quarrel with their lover that hints at a potential end to their relationship. The lyrics express the desperation of wanting to mend things and the pain of feeling like they've lost their love.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift focus onto the hope of reunion and reconciliation. The singer pleads for their lover to return so that they can once again feel safe and sound in their love, instead of feeling lost and alone 'round midnight. The song ends on a wistful note, with the singer still feeling sad and plagued by memories, but also holding onto the hope that their heart and mind will be filled once more by their lover's return.
Overall 'Round Midnight' by London Julie is a poignant and emotional song about the universal experience of heartache and longing, particularly in the dark hours of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell, 'Round midnight, midnight.
The feeling of sadness sets in when the clock approaches midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown, Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
The singer is able to manage their emotions during the daytime, but as the evening comes (sundown), they begin to feel sad, especially at suppertime.
But it really gets bad, 'Round midnight.
The feeling of sadness intensifies as the clock approaches midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
The artist's memories of a past love always seem to come flooding back around midnight.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
The artist finds it difficult to confront those memories because they are attached to a painful, difficult past.
When my heart is still with you,
The singer's heart still belongs to their past love.
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
The singer's feelings are so overwhelming that they believe even midnight knows about it.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
The artist believes that their past love can still be mended if they can overcome their differences and quarrels.
Does it mean that our love is ending.
The artist is unsure if their quarrels and separation mean the end of their love story.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find You're out of my heart, And I'm out of my mind.
The artist is struggling to move on from their past love, and is experiencing a lot of emotional turmoil as a result.
Let our hearts take wings' 'Round midnight, midnight Let the angels sing, For your returning.
The singer hopes that their past love will return, and they can rekindle their love, as if their hearts will take flight with the help of the angels in the middle of the night.
Till our love is safe and sound. And old midnight comes around.
The artist hopes that their love will be secure and stable like a sturdy building, and they can enjoy each other's company even when midnight comes around.
Feelin' sad, Really gets bad, Round, Round, Round Midnight
The singer's emotions seem to get worse and worse as the night goes on, especially around midnight.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrValerioTambone
It begins to tell
'Round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad
'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
When my heart is still with you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart
And I'm out of my mind
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
And old midnight comes around
Feelin' sad
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
@lindacolibri4167
It begins to tell,
'Round midnight, midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
But it really gets bad,
'Round midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
When my heart is still with you,
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart,
And I'm out of my mind.
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing,
For your returning.
Till our love is safe and sound.
And old midnight comes around.
Feelin' sad,
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
It begins to tell,
'Round midnight, midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
But it really gets bad,
'Round midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
When my heart is still with you,
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart,
And I'm out of my mind.
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing,
For your returning.
Till our love is safe and sound.
And old midnight comes around.
Feelin' sad,
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
@maloney1953
The music plays in my head as i walk through the dark streets,
the humidity laying against my skin, ....
Somewhere in the distance a cat screams, a dog barks, trashcans fall and rattle down the alley.
Noone around except junkies and hookers and an occasional drunk that stumbles across the road trying to bum a dollar.
The black limo rolls by and slows so as to see who i am,
making sure i'm not a cop as he continues on his way.
The dealers whisper from the doorways, trying to sell their dope.
Once this city was bright.
Once this city was beautiful.
Families are gone now.
Its dark and dirty in the city now.
The music plays in my head as I walk through the dark streets....
@phaedracollins6051
For me this is the most magical version of this great classic. Her voice is so dreamy it just transports you to another dimension and the orchestration is just perfection.
@JohnSmith-fc1yj
Sheer class ... something we seem to have lost along the way. A 1940's/50's evening, dry martinis and a beautiful lady singing songs with magical lyrics.
@Hunter-si5bg
John Smith agreed
@JohnSmith-us2jx
Hunter Neller, nice to know I'm not in a majority of One.
@JohnSmith-us2jx
Hunter, I'm sure we've got a few thousand like minds out there somewhere!!!!
@starfishk4992
Something Cool/. Julie London https://youtu.be/tSmA_a3mWOY
@jamesoswald2648
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful. Words can't even begin to describe the emotion this makes one feel. Julia London. Truly one of the greatest.
@superlune960
Love her and her deep seductive voice, excellent album.
@MrValerioTambone
It begins to tell
'Round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad
'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
When my heart is still with you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart
And I'm out of my mind
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
And old midnight comes around
Feelin' sad
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
@francetogo794
Beautiful, why i cry each time i hear this song