Midnight Blue
Melissa Manchester Lyrics
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Haven't we both got better things to do?
Midnight blue
Even the simple things become rough
Haven't we had enough?
And I think we can make it
One more time
One more time for all the old times
For all of the times you told me you need me
Needing me now is something I could use
Midnight blue
Wouldn't you give your hand to a friend?
Maybe it's not the end
And I think we can make it
One more time
If we try
One more time for all the old times
Midnight blue
I think we can make it
I think we can make it
Oh, wouldn't you give your heart to a friend?
Think of me as your friend
And I think we can make it (make it)
One more time
If we try
One more time for all of the old, old times
One more time (one more time)
I think we can make it
If we try
I think we can make it
If we try
Looks like we're gonna make it
Looks like we're gonna make it
If we try
I think we can make it
The lyrics of "Midnight Blue" by Melissa Manchester capture a feeling of uncertainty and vulnerability that is present in many relationships. The song opens with the lines "Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning/Haven't we both got better things to do?", suggesting that the two people involved in the relationship are unsure of how to proceed, but don't want to deal with the issue right away. The use of the color blue in the title and throughout the song's lyrics further emphasizes this feeling of sadness and uncertainty.
The chorus of the song has a more optimistic tone, with the idea that the two people can "make it" one more time if they try. The lines "For all of the times you told me you need me/Needing me now is something I could use" suggest that the relationship may have been one-sided in the past, but that both parties now recognize the importance of being there for each other.
Overall, "Midnight Blue" is a song that captures the ups and downs of a relationship and encourages perseverance and the willingness to try again. It's a nostalgic tune that carries an important message about the value of friendship and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever it is, it'll keep till the morning
No problem is bigger than a night's rest
Haven't we both got better things to do?
We should prioritize our individual aspirations over this problem
Midnight blue
The color symbolizes sadness and melancholy
Even the simple things become rough
When confronted with problems, the easiest of tasks become challenging
Haven't we had enough?
We are tired of dealing with this particular issue
And I think we can make it
One more time
If we try
One more time for all the old times
We are willing to attempt to overcome this difficulty one last time, for the sake of the memories we shared
For all of the times you told me you need me
Needing me now is something I could use
Midnight blue
Recalling all the times you relied on me, I now need someone to lean on
Wouldn't you give your hand to a friend?
Maybe it's not the end
If our roles were reversed, wouldn't you offer your help? There still may be hope
I think we can make it
Oh, wouldn't you give your heart to a friend?
Think of me as your friend
I believe we can overcome this and come out stronger. Let's be there for each other, as good friends do
One more time (one more time)
I think we can make it
If we try
I think we can make it
If we try
Looks like we're gonna make it
Looks like we're gonna make it
If we try
I think we can make it
We are confident in our ability to overcome our problem, and it seems likely that we will be successful in doing so
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carole Bayer Sager, Melissa Manchester
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