Midnight Oil
Phillips Craig & Dean Lyrics
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And she never went to bed 'til late
Yet, I never heard her complainin'
About her family of eight
There were times she should have been sleepin'
But, late in the midnight hour
She'd get down on her knees
And you could hear her say,
[chorus]
Mama like to burn the midnight oil
Down on her knees in prayer
If you asked why she did it
She said she did it care she cared
Now Mama always talked to Jesus
When she knelt by her rocking chair
Oh, I'm glad my mama was willin'
To burn the midnight oil in prayer
Now Mama's gone to be with Jesus
I've got a family of my own
Yet, whenever the clock strikes midnight
You will find me all alone
That's when I start to call upon Jesus
For His wisdom and His power
Cause it seems that He loves
To hear a Daddy's prayer
Even in the midnight hour
[chorus]
Years from now, when my grown little boy
Has a family of his own
Will he kneel down and pray
When the hour gets late
And pass the legacy on
[chorus]
Cause now there's a Daddy who's willing
To burn the midnight oil in prayer
The song "Midnight Oil" by Phillips Craig & Dean is a touching tribute to a mother who devoted herself to her family and to her faith. The song captures the essence of a woman who was dedicated to her loved ones and her relationship with God. The lyrics describe how the mother would wake up early in the morning and stay up late at night without ever complaining. Despite having eight children, the mother never lost her devotion to her family and remained a constant source of love and support. Even when she should have been sleeping, she would get down on her knees and pray for her family. The song suggests that the mother's faith was what sustained her and helped her to care for her family. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Mama liked to burn the midnight oil" which is a metaphor for the mother's dedication to prayer.
The second verse of the song speaks of the father who has now become a parent himself. The father now finds himself in the same position as his mother, praying for his own family in the late hours of the night. The lyrics suggest that the legacy of faith and prayer has been passed down from mother to son. Finally, the last verse poses a question about the future. Will the father's own son continue the tradition of prayer when he becomes a parent himself? This is a bittersweet question that looks towards the future with a sense of hope and uncertainty.
Overall, "Midnight Oil" is a poignant and heartfelt song that pays tribute to the power of faith and love. It is a reminder of the importance of family and the enduring legacy of those who have come before us.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama always got up early
My mother would always wake up early in the morning.
And she never went to bed 'til late
She wouldn't go to bed until it was very late at night.
Yet, I never heard her complainin'
Despite her long hours, my mother never complained about it.
About her family of eight
Despite having eight children, my mother never complained about the work she had to do.
There were times she should have been sleepin'
At times, she should have been sleeping, but she would stay awake.
But, late in the midnight hour
But, very late at night.
She'd get down on her knees
She would get on her knees to pray.
And you could hear her say, 'Lord fill them will your power'
You could hear her praying to god, asking for his power and guidance over her family.
[chorus]
The song's chorus begins.
Mama like to burn the midnight oil
My mother loved to stay up late at night spending time in prayer.
Down on her knees in prayer
She would kneel down to pray.
If you asked why she did it
If you asked her why she stayed up late to pray, she would answer.
She said she did it care she cared
She did it because she loved and cared for her family and others.
Now Mama always talked to Jesus
My mother would always speak to Jesus in her prayers.
When she knelt by her rocking chair
When she prayed, she would kneel by her rocking chair.
Oh, I'm glad my mama was willin'
I'm glad my mother was willing to spend time praying for her family.
To burn the midnight oil in prayer
To stay up late at night, praying for guidance and strength from God.
Now Mama's gone to be with Jesus
My mother has passed away and is with Jesus in heaven now.
I've got a family of my own
I now have my own family.
Yet, whenever the clock strikes midnight
But whenever it's midnight,
You will find me all alone
I am by myself.
That's when I start to call upon Jesus
I start to pray to Jesus for guidance and strength.
For His wisdom and His power
Asking for God's guidance and strength.
Cause it seems that He loves
It seems that God loves
To hear a Daddy's prayer
To listen to the prayers of fathers who ask for guidance.
[chorus]
The chorus is repeated.
Years from now, when my grown little boy
In the future, when my son is grown up.
Has a family of his own
When he has his family.
Will he kneel down and pray
Will he pray by kneeling down?
When the hour gets late
When it gets late at night?
And pass the legacy on
And carry on the tradition of nighttime prayer to the next generation.
[chorus]
The chorus is repeated again.
Cause now there's a Daddy who's willing
Because now there is a father who is willing
To burn the midnight oil in prayer
To stay up late at night and pray for guidance and strength.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANDREW SHAWN CRAIG, JOY D. BECKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@malachiparedez5546
Korean:
엄마는 항상 일찍 일어나서 늦게까지 잠자리에 들지 않았습니다. 그러나 아직 그녀의 불평을들은 적이 없었습니다. 무릎을 꿇고 "주님의 힘을 다해 주라"고하는 소리를들을 수있었습니다.
[합창]
엄마는 자정 기름을 태우는 것을 좋아합니다. 무릎을 꿇고기도합니다. 왜 그랬는지 물었다면
그녀는 그녀가 걱정했기 때문에 그렇게했다고 말했다. 엄마는 예수 께서 기다리고 계신 것을 알고 있었다.
이제 엄마가 예수님과 함께 갔는데, 자정이 가까워 질 때마다 나는 내 가족을 가졌습니다. 당신은 나를 혼자 찾을 것입니다. 아버지는 자정에도 아버지의기도를 듣는 것을 좋아하신 것 같습니다.
[합창]
엄마는 자정 기름을 태우는 것을 좋아합니다. 무릎을 꿇고기도합니다. 왜 그랬는지 물었다면
그녀는 그녀가 걱정했기 때문에 그렇게했다고 말했다. 엄마는 예수 께서 기다리고 계신 것을 알고 있었다.
자라면서 어린 시절부터
자신의 가족이 있습니다. 시간이 늦어 질 때 무릎을 꿇고기도할까요?
[합창]
엄마는 자정 기름을 태우는 것을 좋아합니다. 무릎을 꿇고기도합니다. 왜 그랬는지 물었다면
그녀는 그녀가 걱정했기 때문에 그렇게했다고 말했다. 엄마는 예수 께서 기다리고 계신 것을 알고 있었다.
우와!
이제 자정 기름을기도로 태우려고하는 아빠가 있습니다.
Spanish:
Mamá siempre se levantaba temprano, y nunca se acostaba hasta tarde, sin embargo, nunca la escuché quejarse, sobre su familia de ocho, hubo momentos en que debería haber estado durmiendo, pero, tarde en la medianoche, ella Se arrodillaría, y la oirías decir: "Señor, llénalos, tu poder".
[Coro]
A mamá le gusta quemar el aceite de medianoche, de rodillas en oración, si le preguntas por qué lo hizo,
Dijo que lo hizo porque le importaba. Mamá sabía que Jesús estaba esperando. Cuando se arrodilló junto a su mecedora, me alegra que mi mamá estuviera dispuesta a quemar el aceite de medianoche en oración.
Ahora mamá se ha ido a estar con Jesús, tengo una familia propia. Sin embargo, cada vez que el reloj marca la medianoche, me encontrarás solo, ahí es cuando empiezo a invocar a Jesús, por su sabiduría y su poder. Parece que le encanta escuchar la oración de un papá, incluso a la medianoche.
[Coro]
A mamá le gusta quemar el aceite de medianoche, de rodillas en oración, si le preguntas por qué lo hizo,
Dijo que lo hizo porque le importaba. Mamá sabía que Jesús estaba esperando. Cuando se arrodilló junto a su mecedora, me alegra que mi mamá estuviera dispuesta a quemar el aceite de medianoche en oración.
Años a partir de ahora, cuando mi niño crezca
¿Tiene una familia propia? ¿Se arrodillará y rezará cuando llegue la hora tarde y pase el legado?
[Coro]
A mamá le gusta quemar el aceite de medianoche, de rodillas en oración, si le preguntas por qué lo hizo,
Dijo que lo hizo porque le importaba. Mamá sabía que Jesús estaba esperando. Cuando se arrodilló junto a su mecedora, me alegra que mi mamá estuviera dispuesta a quemar el aceite de medianoche en oración.
Whooooah
Ahora hay un papá que está dispuesto a quemar el aceite de medianoche en oración.
English:
Mama always got up early, And she never went to bed 'til late, Yet, I never heard her complainin', About her family of eight, There were times she should have been sleepin', But, late in the midnight hour, She'd get down on her knees, And you could hear her say, "Lord fill them will your power".
[Chorus]
Mama like to burn the midnight oil, Down on her knees in prayer, If you asked why she did it,
She said she did it because she cared, Mama Knew that Jesus was waiting, When she knelt by her rocking chair, Oh, I'm glad my mama was willin', To burn the midnight oil in prayer.
Now Mama's gone to be with Jesus, I've got a family of my own Yet, whenever the clock strikes midnight, You will find me all alone, That's when I start to call upon Jesus, For His wisdom and His power, Cause it seems that He loves to hear a Daddy's prayer, Even in the midnight hour.
[Chorus]
Mama like to burn the midnight oil, Down on her knees in prayer, If you asked why she did it,
She said she did it because she cared, Mama Knew that Jesus was waiting, When she knelt by her rocking chair, Oh, I'm glad my mama was willin', To burn the midnight oil in prayer.
Years from now, when my grown little boy
Has a family of his own, Will he kneel down and pray when the hour gets late and pass the legacy on?
[Chorus]
Mama like to burn the midnight oil, Down on her knees in prayer, If you asked why she did it,
She said she did it because she cared, Mama Knew that Jesus was waiting, When she knelt by her rocking chair, Oh, I'm glad my mama was willin', To burn the midnight oil in prayer.
Whooooah.
Now there's a Daddy who's willing to burn the midnight oil in prayer.
@PWURingtalk
This song always makes me cry, all the years my nan and mum cryed out to Jesus for me even at my worst when i was drinking, fighting, doing drugs and just being a all-around terrible person. Because of there prayers I was Saved from a terrible life and Jesus turned my life around
@samanthaloveju6819
Always a staple in my childhood. This was my special in church usually. Also was church drummer 13 years
@angelatweedle4662
Amen. I've always loved this song.
@ethelynwkinowin9215
My momma's gone now💔 and she was a prayer warrior, her prayers saved me so many times 😭 thank you for this song😭🙏 Love you Mom Aungas Rabbi Wesley 💜 cannot wait to meet you again at Heaven's pearly gates 🙏💜
@karenrichardson-elder7141
Miss you Jane 🙏🏻
@SantaWessels
So so beautiful ... so special. Thank you for sharing this lovely song. God bless you always. ♡♡♡
@TheCreepypro
hallelujah
@eljochavz
Since I started to love Religious music, this one is my favorite to listen.. Thank you for the gift of music..youve share a lot of message through music. Thank you for sharing it. Godbless.
@kokon3582
Glorious and Majestic!!!!
@othnielmurray3979
This song makes me realize again how fortunate I am to have my momma with me still, She's a prayer warrior