Midnight Contact
Margaux Lyrics


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Midnight contact, she knows
Late night drawback, I know
With a gathering in the car
A motor gone too far
It's enough to shake and fall
Break down and hold it all

Am I buried down too deep?
Did I let go of my feet?
Is she upside down and done?
If I'm much too much, better run

Caught in caution, feelings tight
You just swim fast, out of sight
Is it always the color?
Light green, we see through each other
In a lovely kind of innocence
Found in a wish of a door wide open

Am I buried down too deep?
Did I let go of my feet?
Is she upside down and done?
If I'm much too much, better run

Will I see you through?
Will I be confused?




Will I lose a million hours?
Will I see you through?

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Margaux's song Midnight Contact describes a late night encounter between two individuals. One person (she) knows of this contact, while the other person (I) has a sense of hesitation or drawback towards it. They find themselves in a car, with a motor that has gone too far, causing them to shake and potentially fall apart. Despite this, they both seem to be holding on and trying to keep it all together. The singer then questions if they have buried themselves too deep or let go of their footing. They wonder if the other person is upside down and done, meaning have they lost control and given up. The singer then warns that if they themselves are "much too much," it would be better to run.


The second verse of the song continues to describe the intensity and uncertainty of this late night encounter. The singer is caught in caution, feeling a sense of tightness or nervousness. Meanwhile, the other person seems to be swimming away, out of sight. The singer questions if the color of the encounter always seems to be light green, which is a symbol of growth, renewal, and healing. They see through each other's fears and insecurities and appreciate the innocence that this encounter brings. They find themselves wishing for an open door, a chance to escape or find a way out of their current situation. The song ends with the singer once again questioning if they will see the other person through, be confused, or lose time.


Overall, Margaux's Midnight Contact is a story of two individuals who find themselves in a precarious and uncertain situation. They both have fears and doubts about what is happening but are still holding on, trying to make it work. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing, confusion, and vulnerability, and leave listeners with a feeling of uncertainty about what the future holds.


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight contact, she knows
She is aware of the late night communication


Late night drawback, I know
I am aware of the negative consequences of communicating late at night


With a gathering in the car
There are people in the car


A motor gone too far
Things have escalated too much


It's enough to shake and fall
It is overwhelming and could cause one to give up or break down


Break down and hold it all
To break down but still hold everything together


Am I buried down too deep?
Wondering if one is in too deep


Did I let go of my feet?
Did I lose my footing or control?


Is she upside down and done?
Is she overwhelmed and finished with this situation?


If I'm much too much, better run
If I am too intense, it may be best to leave


Caught in caution, feelings tight
Feeling the need to be cautious and guarded


You just swim fast, out of sight
The other person is avoiding or escaping the situation


Is it always the color?
Is it always about appearances or surface-level things?


Light green, we see through each other
The relationship is shallow and lacks depth


In a lovely kind of innocence
There is a sweet, naive quality to the situation


Found in a wish of a door wide open
Hopefulness about the future and new opportunities


Will I see you through?
Wondering if they will stick together through difficult times


Will I be confused?
Asking if they will be unclear about their feelings or intentions


Will I lose a million hours?
Wondering if they will waste time on something that ultimately won't work out




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This girl should've been listened by millions, what a talent

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i've just listened to this for the first time, then again and again and again because it sounds so good! amazing work! i love 'Palm' too

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