In the Midnight Hour
Roxy Music Lyrics


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I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
When there's no one else around
I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
And do all the things I told you
In the midnight hour
I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
And see that twinkle in your eye
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine
I'm gonna take you girl and hold you




And do all things I told you
In the midnight hour

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roxy Music's song "In the Midnight Hour" convey a sense of anticipation and desire. The singer is waiting until the midnight hour when there is no one else around to be with the person they love. They promise to take their lover and hold them, to do all the things they told them.


The use of the phrase "midnight hour" is significant. Midnight is the time when day ends and a new one begins. It is a time of transition between darkness and light, between the known and the unknown. The singer could be waiting until midnight to embark on a new phase in their relationship, to reveal their true feelings or make a commitment. The repetition of the phrase "I'm gonna" emphasizes the singer's determination to wait, and their confidence in what they will do when the time comes.


The imagery in the lyrics is sensual and romantic. The singer describes waiting until the stars come out to see the twinkle in their lover's eye. They promise to do everything they told their lover they would do, building up the anticipation and passion. The song captures the excitement and nervousness of waiting for the perfect moment to express one's feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
I will wait until it's late at night


That's when my love comes tumbling down
This is when I become overwhelmed with affection


I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
I will still wait until it's late at night


When there's no one else around
At a time when we're both alone


I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
I will embrace you lovingly


And do all the things I told you
Carry out every promise I've made to you


In the midnight hour
At a very late hour at night


I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
I will wait until the night sky is visible


And see that twinkle in your eye
Observe the sparkle in your eyes


I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
Again, I will wait until it's late at night


That's when my love begins to shine
This is when my feelings of love become intense


I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
I will embrace you lovingly


And do all things I told you
Carry out every promise I've made to you


In the midnight hour
At a very late hour at night




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper

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