‘Round Midnight
Miles Davis Lyrics


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It begins to tell round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well till after sundown
Supper time I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad round midnight
Memories always start round midnight, midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
When my heart is still with you
And old midnight knows it too
When some quarrel we've had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending?
Darlin', I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart and I'm out of my mind
Let our hearts take wing round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing for your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
When old midnight comes around
When some quarrel we've had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending?
Darlin', I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart, I'm out of my mind




Till our love is safe and sound
Till old midnight comes around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ‘Round Midnight by Miles Davis describe the emotions felt by the singer at midnight. Midnight seems to trigger a wave of sadness and nostalgia, which are further worsened by memories of someone whom they still love but have parted ways with. The singer is unable to let go of the memories and longs for their return. They also wonder whether the quarrels they have had mean the end of their love. The singer expresses the need for the return of their loved one and longs for a reconciliation, feeling out of their mind if they do not reunite.


The song is composed in a ballad style, with a slow tempo, soft drums, and a melancholic melody that accentuates the lyrics' mood. The song's unique style reflects the anxiety and melancholy of the singer and paints an image of a person struggling with their emotions and the memories that come flooding back at midnight. The song signifies the transformative power of music in expressing emotions and the universality of human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

It begins to tell round midnight, midnight
The story starts as midnight arrives.


I do pretty well till after sundown
I'm okay during the day, but things start to go downhill after sunset.


Supper time I'm feelin' sad
I always feel down during dinner time.


But it really gets bad round midnight
Things get worse when midnight arrives.


Memories always start round midnight, midnight
My memories always come back at midnight.


Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
I can't handle those memories.


When my heart is still with you
My heart is still with you.


And old midnight knows it too
And midnight knows it too.


When some quarrel we've had needs mending
When we need to resolve an argument.


Does it mean that our love is ending?
Does that mean our love is over?


Darlin', I need you, lately I find
I need you, and I've been realizing that more and more lately.


You're out of my heart and I'm out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about you even though I'm losing my mind.


Let our hearts take wing round midnight, midnight
Let our hearts take flight at midnight.


Let the angels sing for your returning
May the angels sing when you come back.


Till our love is safe and sound
Until our love is secure.


When old midnight comes around
When midnight arrives.




Writer(s): William, Willie Mitchell

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Ideal Father

Had this at my grandfathers funeral. Listening to it makes me feel like I'm lying on the floor in his living room and drawing with crayons while there is a faint but distinct aroma of tobacco in the air.

Lorenzo Simoncelli

So poetic

Ryan W

God bless❤️

steve fullyard

damn man. this almost made me cry. all the best.

leeFbeatz

I’m sorry to hear about your grandpa 🙏🙏🙏 may he rest easy

RDKC

Beautiful memories…

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kirnek

Any time it's nice to listen to Miles Davis, but at midnight listening to "Round Midnight" is like being in the sky, close to the stars. Thanks.

Edie Anderson

How sweet is that. Exactly how I picture it.

XxlilyflowerxX1

Listening to Round midnight by Miles after midnight when it is really quiet is complete different sensation.

Some Guy

Wherever you are, whatever the time of day, when this track comes on, it's just around midnight.

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