When the night rolls in
Patricia Kaas Lyrics


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When the morning knocks on my window
Fillin' up my heart with hope
I pray for the day to be gentle
Go to help me through the letting go
I get a little better every day
Shaking the memory of you

But when the night rolls in
Like distant thunder
I can feel it comin'
Can't get out from under your spell
I wish you well
But still I wonder why it starts all over again
When the night rolls in

Well my friends they try to console me
They take me out in the afternoon
Just kickin' back and tellin' our stories
And I don't want to leave too soon
It's gettin' easy, gettin through the days
And I don't even think of you

But when the night rolls in
Like distant thunder
I can feel it comin'
Can't get out from under your spell
I wish you well
But still I wonder why it starts all over again
When the night rolls in

Now I can get through almost any day
And not even think of you

But when the night rolls in
Like distant thunder
I can feel it comin'
Can't get out from under your spell
I wish you well




But still I wonder why it starts all over again
When the night rolls in

Overall Meaning

"When The Night Rolls In" by Patricia Kaas is a song that talks about the recurring pain of heartbreak. The first verse describes the feeling of hope in the morning but as soon as night comes, it brings distant thunder which represents the sadness and agony that the singer feels when she remembers the person she loves. She admits that she's trying to move on and make it through every day, but the memory of that person, especially at night, still haunts her. The second verse is about the singer's friends who take her out during the day, sharing stories with her, trying to console and help her cope with her heartache. She admits that getting through the day without thinking of her past love is becoming bearable, but as soon as night comes again, it starts all over again.


Overall, "When The Night Rolls In" is a song about the bittersweet journey of moving on from heartache. It highlights the internal conflict that people go through while trying to forget a past love.


Line by Line Meaning

When the morning knocks on my window
As the day begins, I feel hopeful and optimistic about moving on from the past.


Fillin' up my heart with hope
I start the day with a sense of possibility and positivity.


I pray for the day to be gentle
I hope that the experiences and challenges of the day will not be too difficult.


Go to help me through the letting go
I need strength and support as I try to move on from something or someone.


I get a little better every day
Over time, I am healing and feeling stronger emotionally.


Shaking the memory of you
Gradually, I am able to let go of thoughts or memories of the person involved.


But when the night rolls in
As the darkness of night approaches,


Like distant thunder
It feels ominous and threatening, like thunder in the distance.


I can feel it comin'
I sense that I am going to struggle emotionally or mentally.


Can't get out from under your spell
The feelings or memories associated with this person are still overpowering and difficult to manage.


I wish you well
I hope that the person who caused these emotions is doing well, even though I am struggling.


But still I wonder why it starts all over again
Even though I have made progress, these negative emotions keep coming back and I am unsure why.


Well my friends they try to console me
My friends are trying to offer support and comfort during this difficult time.


They take me out in the afternoon
We spend time together during daylight hours, when things are less difficult for me.


Just kickin' back and tellin' our stories
We relax and enjoy ourselves, sharing stories and good times together.


And I don't want to leave too soon
I am enjoying myself and want to spend as much time as possible with my friends.


It's gettin' easy, gettin through the days
As time passes, I am learning to cope and manage my emotions more effectively.


Now I can get through almost any day
My emotional state is improving and I am becoming more resilient.




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