Midnight
River Tiber Lyrics
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I got years of wasted comfort
I got used to seeing colours
And I won't miss my chance to tell her
Oh
Oh
Oh
If I'm only here to find the centre
It's enough, it's enough, it's enough, it's enough to dream of
It's enough, it's enough, it's enough, it's enough to dream of
Oh, dream of
Oh, dream of
Oh, dream of
Oh, dream of
The lyrics to River Tiber's song "Midnight" seem to express the sentiment of making the most of the time one has left, or at the very least the time one has remaining in a particular phase or situation. The first line, "If I'm only here a little longer," suggests that the singer is aware of the transience of their current position, and the line "I got years of wasted comfort" suggests a feeling of complacency or perhaps tedium with the status quo. However, the following line, "I got used to seeing colours," suggests that the singer has also found beauty or pleasure in their current circumstances, and is therefore not entirely dismissive of them. The final line, "And I won't miss my chance to tell her," implies a sense of urgency or the desire to make a meaningful connection with someone before it's too late - an indication that the singer is motivated by a desire to connect rather than simply escape from their current situation.
The repetition of "Oh" throughout the song emphasizes the emotional urgency of the lyrics and adds a sense of longing or yearning, while the repeated "It's enough, it's enough, it's enough, it's enough to dream of" suggests that the singer is finding hope or solace in their dreams, even if they are uncertain about what the future may hold. Overall, the song seems to capture the emotional complexity of being on the cusp of change - recognizing both the comforts and limitations of one's current circumstances while also looking wistfully toward the possibility of something new.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm only here a little longer
If my time on this earth is short
I got years of wasted comfort
I've spent too much time in my comfort zone without taking risks
I got used to seeing colours
I've experienced the beauty of the world and don't want to miss it
And I won't miss my chance to tell her
I won't let love pass me by without expressing myself
If I'm only here to find the centre
If my purpose is to find my inner truth
It's enough, it's enough, it's enough, it's enough to dream of
Dreaming about it is fulfilling enough
Oh, dream of
Keep dreaming
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