midnight
Red Hot Chili Peppers(ºìÀ±½·) Lyrics


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Things will never be the same
Still I'm awfully glad I came
Resonating in the shape of things to come
Never waiting when I know there's only one

Messed it up but rest assured
No one ever thinks they're cured
Just a minute while I reinvent myself
Make it up and then I take it off the shelf

Over the laws of light
Over the moon by midnight
Let's do it all this time
Everyone wishing well we go

Everyone knows anything goes
We are the lotus kids
Better take note of this
For the story

The rising moon is on the shine
The blood of scorpios a nine
Like the fear that's in the eyes of every doe
Say it now cause John and Jane would like to know

Is it safe inside your head
Songs to serenade the dead
All along I said I know no enemies
Mix it up until there are no pedigrees

Over the laws of light
Over the moon by midnight
Let's do it all this time
Everyone wishing well we go

Everyone knows anything goes
We are the lotus kids
Better take note of this
For the story

Over the laws of light
Over the moon by midnight
Let's do it all this time
Everyone wishing well we go

Enter the rolling tide
Over the ocean so wide
Let's do it all this time
Everyone wishing well we go

Everyone knows anything goes
We are the lotus kids
Better take note of this
For the story

Everyone knows anything goes
We are the lotus kids
Better take note of this
For the story

Everyone knows anything goes
We are the lotus kids




Better take note of this
For the story

Overall Meaning

In "Midnight," the Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) celebrate the power of the present moment, suggesting that things won't ever be the same, but that's not a bad thing. The first verse begins on this note, and the rest of the song reiterates and expands upon it. The lyrics suggest that it's crucial to take risks and embrace new experiences no matter how chaotic they may seem. The lines "Messed it up but rest assured/No one ever thinks they're cured" imply that taking risks may lead to mistakes, but then again, we're all works in progress. The tonality of this song isn't one of regret but one of joyousness, the thrill of being alive, and embracing the fluidity of every experience, allowing it to improve and shape us.


The chorus "Over the laws of light/Over the moon by midnight/Let's do it all this time" provides a hypnotic, almost meditative repetition of this notion of living fully in the present. Then came another chorus "Enter the rolling tide/Over the ocean so wide/Let's do it all this time/Everyone wishing well we go," which suggests that we should all jump in, and ride the waves of life, and wish goodwill to all. In the end, the lyrics imply that anything goes, everyone can be a part of this beautiful story, so we better take note of this. The RHCP's poetic genius shines through Karl Wallinger's beautiful, repetitive chorus, and we get an overwhelming sense that life is indeed beautiful and worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Things will never be the same
The singer acknowledges that something has changed and that it will remain changed.


Still I'm awfully glad I came
Despite the change, the singer is happy to have been a part of what happened.


Resonating in the shape of things to come
The impact of the past will influence what is to come next.


Never waiting when I know there's only one
In situations where there is only one option, the artist takes immediate action.


Messed it up but rest assured
The artist admits to making a mistake but wants to reassure others that everything will be okay.


No one ever thinks they're cured
Even when someone thinks they have overcome something, there is always the possibility of relapse or continued struggle.


Just a minute while I reinvent myself
The singer needs a moment to figure out how to approach the situation differently.


Make it up and then I take it off the shelf
After coming up with a new plan, the artist puts it into action.


Over the laws of light
Going beyond the typical boundaries or limitations of what is known or understood.


Over the moon by midnight
Pushing past one's current state and reaching a new level of being or understanding.


Let's do it all this time
The singer is enthusiastic about taking on the challenge and overcoming it successfully.


Everyone wishing well we go
Others are supportive of the artist's endeavor and hope for their success.


Everyone knows anything goes
In this situation, there are no set rules, and anything is possible.


We are the lotus kids
The singer and others involved are like lotus flowers, emerging from difficult situations and coming out stronger.


Better take note of this
The singer wants to emphasize the importance of what is being said or done.


For the story
What is happening is significant and will be remembered or retold in the future.


The rising moon is on the shine
The moon is becoming brighter or more prominent in the night sky.


The blood of scorpios a nine
A reference to astrology and the zodiac sign Scorpio, indicating intensity and transformation.


Like the fear that's in the eyes of every doe
A metaphor for the way fear can be seen in the eyes of someone who is vulnerable or defenseless.


Say it now cause John and Jane would like to know
The artist wants to share their thoughts or feelings with others who are curious or interested.


Is it safe inside your head
The artist is asking if someone's thoughts and emotions are stable and secure.


Songs to serenade the dead
Music to honor and remember those who have passed away.


All along I said I know no enemies
The singer does not hold grudges or animosity towards others.


Mix it up until there are no pedigrees
Moving beyond labels or social status and interacting with others on a more equal level.


Enter the rolling tide
A metaphor for change and movement towards a new direction.


Over the ocean so wide
Going beyond one's current state or scope of knowledge or experience.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MoeBeToBlame, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH

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