In The Midnight Hour
Martha Reeves Lyrics


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I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumblin' down
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
When there's no one else around

I'm gonna take you, girl, and hold you
And do all the things I told you
In the midnight hour, oh yeah

I'm gonna wait 'till the stars come out
And see that twinkle in your eyes
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine

You are the only girl I know
That really, oh, loves me so
In the midnight hour, oh yeah

I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumblin' down
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine

Just you and I
Just you and I, yeah
Just you and I, oh yeah baby




Just you and I, oh yeah
Just you and I, yeah

Overall Meaning

Martha Reeves's song, "In The Midnight Hour," is a song about waiting for the perfect moment to express love. The lyrics are about waiting until midnight to be alone with the person whom the singer loves. The emphasis throughout the song is on the timing and setting, suggesting that the perfect moment is essential to the successful expression of love.


The song is also about the anticipation, excitement, and passion of new love. The lyrics are full of energy and urgency, expressed through powerful vocals and an upbeat rhythm that emphasizes the sense of anticipation and eagerness. The chorus, "I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour, that's when my love begins to shine," is a powerful statement of the singer's devotion and the intensity of their feelings.


One interpretation of the song is that it is about sexual passion and the desire to be alone with a lover. The lyrics are filled with erotic imagery, with the singer promising to "do all the things I told you" in the midnight hour. However, another interpretation of the song is that it is about the emotional intimacy of a new relationship, and the desire to share that intimacy away from the distractions of the outside world.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
I will wait until late at night


That's when my love comes tumblin' down
That's when I really feel in love


When there's no one else around
When there is only us two with no distractions


I'm gonna take you, girl, and hold you
I will hold you tight in my arms


And do all the things I told you
And do everything I promised to do


In the midnight hour, oh yeah
Late at night when our love is strongest


I'm gonna wait 'till the stars come out
I will wait until the sky fills with stars


And see that twinkle in your eyes
And admire the sparkle in your eyes


That's when my love begins to shine
That's when my love for you really intensifies


You are the only girl I know
You are the only girl I have feelings for


That really, oh, loves me so
Who truly loves me the way I am


Just you and I
Only us two


Oh yeah
Showing excitement


Just you and I, yeah
Only us two, absolutely


Oh yeah baby
Showing affection to my partner


Just you and I, oh yeah
Only us two, in complete agreement


Just you and I, yeah
Only us two, absolutely




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Comments from YouTube:

NadiaComposer

Beautiful video and song dear Zhang. I love the amimation you are using :)

uschisfly

Ok.. "I'm gonna wait til the midnight hour, I'm gonna wait til the stars come out and see that twinkle in your eyes" :-)))

hitoshi1401

Great video :)

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