Midnight
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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
"Round Midnight" is a song about a man who is feeling sad and lonely during the late hours of the night. The song begins as the man describes how he does pretty well until after sundown, but once suppertime arrives he begins to feel sad. When midnight approaches, memories of lost love begin to resonate with him and cause him pain. The lyrics suggest that the man's heart is still with his lost love and that he is struggling to come to terms with their absence.
The song is rich in emotion and tells a story of lost love and the lingering pain that follows. The lyrics are crafted in such a way that the pain and longing of the singer are felt quite acutely by the listener. The use of the phrase 'Round Midnight' is significant as it suggests that the singer's pain is a recurring theme in his life, and that the night time only amplifies his feelings of sadness and loneliness.
Ultimately, the song is a reflection of the human condition, and how the loss of love can affect us deeply, even years later. The listener is left with a sense of melancholy but also an appreciation for the beauty of the human spirit and our capacity for love.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell
The song is about the feelings that arise around midnight.
'Round midnight, midnight
The time of night that is most significant for the feelings the song discusses.
I do pretty well, till after sundown
The singer can manage their feelings during the day, but not at night.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
The singer feels sad when they sit down to eat dinner.
But it really gets bad
As the night goes on, the feelings get worse.
'Round midnight
The time of night when the feelings are at their strongest.
Memories always start 'round midnight
The time of night brings up memories for the singer.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
The memories are painful for the singer to deal with.
When my heart is still with you
The memories are especially painful because the singer is still in love with someone.
And ol' midnight knows it, too
Even the time of night seems to understand the singer's pain.
When a quarrel we had needs mending
The singer and their loved one have had an argument that needs to be resolved.
Does it mean that our love is ending
The singer worries that the argument may be a sign of trouble in the relationship.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
The singer is longing for their loved one and recognizes how much they need them.
You're out of my heart
The singer's loved one is no longer at the forefront of their thoughts and feelings.
And I'm out of my mind
Without their loved one, the singer feels out of sorts and lost.
Let our hearts take wings'
The singer hopes that their love can be reignited and lifted up.
'Round midnight, midnight
The time of night when the singer needs their loved one the most.
Let the angels sing
The singer hopes for a divine intervention that will bring their loved one back to them.
For your returning
The singer longs for their loved one to come back to them.
Till our love is safe and sound
The singer hopes that once their loved one returns, their relationship will be strong again.
And old midnight comes around
The cycle of painful feelings and memories repeats itself when midnight comes again.
Feelin' sad
The cycle of emotions begins all over again.
Really gets bad
The feelings become overwhelming and unbearable.
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The repetition of the chorus underscores the cycle of emotions that the singer experiences every night.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
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@johnsadberry4864
Paris 1964. I'm a 2nd Lt hanging out with my E4 friend from Detroit. It's about 4 am and we are hungry for soul food and hopefully some late live music. So we go to Buttercup's, a joint still run by But Powell's widow. We order greens, pig feet and cornbread with vin ordinaire to wash it down. Suddenly we heard this piano that could only be the one and only Monk. He had finished his meal and got busy. He took us non stop until well into daybreak. Precious memory now that I'm in my late 70's.
@juanrodriguezvictor292
memories make our life beautiful or full of hate or ugliness beautiful it helps to live our life to the fullest of the good under any circumstance and we can live like lucky so and so's
@room2506
I like your story John
@haroldwalton932
really great story....music can take you anywhere...long may it be that way for you
@ElenaCiampaMusic
Incredible! That might be the best memory/scene I’ve heard about all year!
@daltonneilan5651
Wow! Amazing!
@erikpryor74
I’m 56 yrs old. Meaning I was born in 1965.
I am with Monk every day.Only God knows this connection. No one else in my family has ever introduced to this music but my 2 children listen to Monk with me Daily. I’d just like the world to know that I’m a better man for ingesting this in my soul. Thank you Monk. Thank you.
@maxstenner9543
Loved your comment
@mariamartin8516
Beautiful comment. I feel the same. The world is a better place thanks to music like this.
@kevinwhite1772
So I was just sitting here on a Sunday morning. I read a few Psalms and "Round Midnight " came into my mind. I am so glad a Universe that created this guy still has regard for me. Now off to church with my family.