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The Music of the Night
Original Cast Lyrics
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Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently, the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away, from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold, unfeeling light
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall surround you
Feel it, hear it closing in around you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
"The Music of the Night" is a song from the musical The Phantom of the Opera, and it is sung by the Phantom as he shows Christine his subterranean lair, "his" music room. The song is rich in metaphors and symbolism, playing with the themes of darkness and light, dreams and reality, and music as a way of transcending the limits of the day world. The opening lines set the tone for the song, suggesting that the nighttime has a special power to awaken the senses and stimulate the imagination. The next lines reinforce this idea, suggesting that in the darkness one can let the guard down and experience things that the daytime defenses would usually block.
The Phantoms then invites Christine to immerse herself in the "music of the night," which he describes as a gateway to a "strange new world," a place where one can surrender to the "darker side" of oneself and "belong to" the Phantom. The song builds up to a sexual climax, with the Phantom urging Christine to "let the dream begin" and to "savor each sensation" as if under the influence of a drug. The song ends with the Phantom appealing to Christine to help him write the "music of the night," implying that his talent needs her attention and approval to take flight and reach its full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
The darkness of night brings out more intense and vivid emotion
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
The absence of light triggers creative visions and thoughts
Silently, the senses abandon their defenses
Without distractions, the mind is free to embrace the senses
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
The beauty and elegance of the night gradually reveals itself
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Delicately and sensitively take hold of the magic of the night
Turn your face away, from the garish light of day
The harsh light of day doesn't compare to the allure of night
Turn your thoughts away from cold, unfeeling light
The analytical and detached nature of daylight is less desirable than the passionate and emotional night
And listen to the music of the night
Experience the enchanting and hypnotic melody of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Fully embrace your innermost desires and fantasies
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Forget old ways of thinking and embrace new possibilities
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
Relax and let your soul take flight with the night
And you'll live as you've never lived before
This experience will be like nothing you've ever felt before
Softly, deftly, music shall surround you
The gentle and skillful music will envelop you
Feel it, hear it closing in around you
The music becomes more tangible and intimate as you listen
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
Allow yourself to think freely and let your imagination soar
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The alluring power of the night is too strong to resist
The darkness of the music of the night
The mystery and seduction of the music captures the essence of the night
Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world
Allow yourself to venture into a world unknown to you
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Fully immerse yourself into this new world and forget your old one
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Allow your spirit to guide you to where you truly want to be
Only then can you belong to me
Only by embracing the night and its music can you fully understand and become one with the composer
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
The sensations invoked by the music are dreamy, enthralling, and irresistible
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
The composer appeals to the listener to trust and embrace the emotions and sensations the music elicits
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
Indulge in the fantasy and allow yourself to embrace your more provocative inclinations
To the power of the music that I write
The composer wants the listener to understand and appreciate the irresistible power of his musical creations
The power of the music of the night
The composer communicates the hypnotic hold his music has over those who listen to it
You alone can make my song take flight
The composer recognizes that the listener has the power to bring his music to life
Help me make the music of the night
The composer implores the listener to help him create this incomparable, otherworldly music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles A. Hart, Richard Stilgoe
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