In the Hour
Melanie Lyrics


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In the hour when the sun shines shines bright
On my head in the city where I am alone,
I never think of that once told story
When two flowers almost were one.
But what to do?
I still think in the morning of you.

When darkness hovers and city lights take over
I am blinded to the words "I am alone".
It's useless to cry for a star in the sky,
For the city lights tell me there's none.
But what to do?
I still cry in the morning for you.

When my head touches my pillow I am too weary
To dare dream that I am alone.
Now I lay myself down to sleep,
I pray the Lord his soul to keep is my song.
But what to do?
I still dream in the morning for you.




What to do?
I still cry in the morning for you.

Overall Meaning

The song "In the Hour" by Melanie is a melancholic and introspective ballad that reflects on the many emotions one experiences when going through a difficult period of loneliness and heartbreak. The lyrics appear to describe the singer's inability to forget a past relationship, despite the passing of time and the change of seasons. The first stanza sets the scene of a lonely cityscape where the singer is struggling to let go of a past memory. The metaphor of the two flowers that were once almost one suggests a romantic relationship that was almost perfect but ultimately failed.


The second stanza describes the singer's feelings of blindness and hopelessness as darkness falls and the bright lights of the city take over. The line "It's useless to cry for a star in the sky" refers to the idea that it's pointless to hold onto hope for something that's unattainable. But despite this feeling of hopelessness, the chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer still thinks of, cries for, and dreams of the person they cannot forget.


The final stanza brings the song full circle, describing the singer's struggle to let go of their feelings as they try to sleep. The line "I dare not dream that I am alone" suggests a fear of being completely by oneself, and the repetition of the chorus highlights the singer's constant internal battle with their own emotions. Overall, "In the Hour" is a poignant and relatable song about heartache and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

In the hour when the sun shines shines bright
During the daytime when the sun is out and shining bright


On my head in the city where I am alone,
Being by myself in an urban area where I feel isolated


I never think of that once told story
I don't reminisce about the tale that was once shared


When two flowers almost were one.
When two people almost came together as one


But what to do?
What action can I take?


I still think in the morning of you.
My thoughts still revolve around you in the morning.


When darkness hovers and city lights take over
When nightfall arrives and the bright lights of the metropolis dominate


I am blinded to the words "I am alone".
I cannot admit to myself that I am feeling lonely.


It's useless to cry for a star in the sky,
It's pointless to weep for something that is beyond reach.


For the city lights tell me there's none.
The illuminated cityscape informs me that my desired object isn't present.


When my head touches my pillow I am too weary
Once I retire to bed, I am too exhausted


To dare dream that I am alone.
To conjure up the notion that I am truly by myself.


Now I lay myself down to sleep,
I am presently lying in bed and getting rest


I pray the Lord his soul to keep is my song.
I recite a prayer in my head to protect my soul while I rest.


But what to do?
What action can I take?


I still dream in the morning for you.
Despite everything, I still have fantasies about you when I wake up.


What to do?
What move should I make?


I still cry in the morning for you.
When I wake up, I still feel the urge to shed tears for you.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELANIE SAFKA

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