Music of the Night
Orlando Pops Orchestra Lyrics


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Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Helpless to resist the notes I write
For I compose the music of the night

Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Hearing is believing
Music is deceiving
Hard as lightning, soft as candlelight
Dare you trust the music of the night

Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
And the truth isn't what you want to see
In the dark it is easy to pretend
That the truth is what it ought to be

Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess 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

Close your eyes, start a journey through a strange, new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes, and let music set you free
Only then can you belong to me

Floating (floating), falling (falling), sweet intoxication
Touch me (touch me), trust 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
Help me make the music of the night

Overall Meaning

The song "Music of the Night" by Orlando Pops Orchestra is a beautifully composed piece that speaks about the power of music and imagination. The opening lines of the song "Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation, Darkness stirs and wakes imagination" suggests that the night has the power to awaken our imagination and deepen our awareness of the senses. As the music flows slowly and gently, the song speaks of the power of music to enthrall and take hold of our emotions.


The lyrics also explore the idea that music can be deceiving, as it has the power to create illusions and make us pretend that the truth is what it ought to be. The song urges the listener to close their eyes and let the music set them free from their thoughts, inviting them to a new world where they can explore their darker side and indulge in their fantasies. The song ends with a plea to the listener to make the music of the night take flight, creating something magical and transforming within themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
The darkness of night intensifies all feelings


Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
The absence of light arouses the mind's creativity


Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Without noticing it, one's senses let go of their guard


Helpless to resist the notes I write
The power of the music is irresistible


For I compose the music of the night
The author of the melody is the night itself


Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
The night reveals its beauty gradually


Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Experience it, feel it, delicately and quivering


Hearing is believing
One must hear it to believe it


Music is deceiving
The music can be misleading


Hard as lightning, soft as candlelight
The music can be intense or peaceful


Dare you trust the music of the night
Do you have the courage to believe in this melody?


Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
Visual perception can be deceiving


And the truth isn't what you want to see
Sometimes the truth can be unpleasant


In the dark it is easy to pretend
The absence of light makes it easier to imagine a different reality


That the truth is what it ought to be
One can manipulate reality to suit their desires


Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
The music will gently embrace you


Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Listen to it, feel it, let it control you without anyone noticing


Open up your mind
Free your thoughts


Let your fantasies unwind
Allow your imagination to run wild


In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The night's power cannot be resisted


The darkness of the music of the night
The dark nature of the melody is undeniable


Close your eyes, start a journey through a strange, new world
Shut your eyes, enter an unknown world


Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Forget everything you knew before


Close your eyes, and let music set you free
Let the music liberate you


Only then can you belong to me
Only then can you truly understand my creation


Floating (floating), falling (falling), sweet intoxication
Feeling weightless and euphoric, falling into a trance


Touch me (touch me), trust me (trust me), savor each sensation
Touch the music, trust in it, enjoy every moment


Let the dream begin
Let the illusion start


Let your darker side give in
Allow your negative emotions to take over


To the power of the music that I write
Under the influence of my music


The power of the music of the night
The irresistible force of the melody


You alone can make my song take flight
Only you can fully appreciate my music


Help me make the music of the
Collaborate with me in the creation of the


Help me make the music of the night
Help me complete my masterpiece




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe

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