Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).
Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.
In The Still Of The Night
Michael Crawford Lyrics
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As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Just like that moon growing dim
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night
The lyrics of Michael Nesmith's song "In the Still of the Night" express the idea of a person who is up at night, thinking about someone special. As the person gazes out of their window, watching the moon in its flight, their thoughts drift to the person they are thinking of. While the world is asleep, the person remains awake with thoughts of their loved one. The song expresses a sense of longing and uncertainty. The person wonders if their love is reciprocated, if the person they love feels the same way about them. They yearn for the dream to come true, but fear that it will fade out of sight, like the moon growing dim on the rim of the hill.
The song conveys a sense of vulnerability and emotional exposure. The person's thoughts are laid bare in the still of the night. The lyrics suggest that the person may be struggling with their emotions and their fear of rejection. At the same time, the song expresses a sense of hope and possibility. The person dreams that their love will be reciprocated, that their dream will come true.
Overall, "In the Still of the Night" is a poignant and heartfelt portrayal of love and longing. It captures the complex emotional landscape of falling in love and the uncertainty that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the quiet of the night
As I gaze out of my window
While looking through my window
At the moon in its flight
Watching the moon move through the sky
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
My mind wanders to thoughts of you
While the world lies in slumber
While everyone else is sleeping
Oh the times without number
There have been countless occasions
When I say to you
When I ask you
Do you love me
Do you have feelings of love for me
Just like I love you
In the same way that I have feelings of love for you
Are you my life to be
Are you the person I'm meant to be with for the rest of my life
That dream come true
The dream of being with someone I love
Or will this dream of mine
Or is this just a dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Will it disappear and never come true
Just like that moon growing dim
Like the moon becoming less bright
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the distance, at the edge of the hill
In the still of the night
During the quiet of the night
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Written by: Cole Porter
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