'Round Midnight
Rachel Lauren Lyrics
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'Round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad
'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
When a quarrel we 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 wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
And old midnight comes around
Feelin' sad
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The lyrics of Rachel Lauren's 'Round Midnight' are a poignant expression of the emotional turmoil one experiences in the late hours of the night, as memories and emotions surface with greater intensity. The opening line, "It begins to tell 'Round midnight, midnight," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes how she does pretty well until after sundown when suppertime rolls around, and feelings of sadness and heartache become more pronounced. However, it is at midnight when memories really start to haunt her, and her heart remains with her lover, even when they are quarrelling. She questions whether their love is ending, and expresses how she feels out of her mind with the pain of separation from her love.
The song takes a more hopeful turn towards the end, as the singer implores her lover to return and allow their love to take flight. The lines "Let our hearts take wings 'Round midnight, midnight/Let the angels sing" suggest that despite the pain and heartache, there is a possibility for reconciliation and a happy ending to their love story. The repetition of the phrase "Round, round, round midnight" serves to emphasize the cyclical nature of emotions and memories, which come and go in waves.
The song's message is one that remains timeless, as it speaks to the universal experience of heartache and the longing for love and acceptance. It is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the transformative potential of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell
The story of heartbreak always starts in the late hours
'Round midnight, midnight
At the darkest hour of night when the pain sets in
I do pretty well, till after sundown
I can get by in the daytime, but things start to unravel after dusk
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
The evening meal reminds me of your absence and makes me melancholic
But it really gets bad
As the night progresses, so does the intensity of the heartache
'Round midnight
The despair and sadness are at their peak as the clock strikes twelve
Memories always start 'round midnight
The lonely moments of night trigger the memories of bygone days
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
The memories are too painful to bear, I can't handle them emotionally
When my heart is still with you
My heart still loves you and longs for your presence
And ol' midnight knows it, too
The night time empathizes with my heartache and understands my pain
When a quarrel we had needs mending
The unsolved argument between us needs resolution
Does it mean that our love is ending
The unresolved issues are causing doubts and suspicions about the strength of our love
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
My love for you is as strong as ever and I realize that I miss you more than ever
You're out of my heart
You have left my heart aching with a gaping hole
And I'm out of my mind
My state of mind is unstable and erratic due to the emotional trauma of losing you
Let our hearts take wings'
May our hearts feel light and free once again
'Round midnight, midnight
At the darkest hour of night when our love is in need
Let the angels sing
May the harmony of love be restored by heavenly blessings
For your returning
May you return to me and fill my empty heart with love once again
Till our love is safe and sound
May our love be secure, strong, and unshakeable
And old midnight comes around
May the night bring us peace and comfort, and the reminder of our love's resilience
Feelin' sad
Despite the hope of reconciliation, the sadness still lingers
Really gets bad
The somberness and grief intensifies further as time goes by
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The cyclical nature of love and heartbreak, always coming back to the midnight hour
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
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