Midnight
Royce Wood Jnr Lyrics

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Midnight Quarter to three Started with nothing But things off my sleep But they stand by them lie Oh Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Midnight Back on my feet Started with nothing Still got that??
As they sand by They die Oh midnight midnight yeah midnight Midnight Midnight Quarter to three Started with nothing But things off my sleep But they stand by them lie Oh Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Started with nothing
And still got the save Come in I'm just breaking even Started with nothing And still got the save
This isn't pleasure and this isn't paint It's just Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Midnightv
Quarter to three
Started with nothing But things off my sleep But they stand by them lie
Oh Midnight midnight midnight Midnight Back on my feet Started with nothingstand by Inside Yeah midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Started with nothing And still got the save Come in I'm just breaking even Started with nothing
And still got the save

This isn't pleasure and this isn't paint It's just

Midnight

Overall Meaning

In the song "Midnight" by Royce Wood Jnr, the artist portrays a personal struggle that he faces in his life. The lyrics are sung with a melancholic and reflective tone, conveying a feeling of loneliness and desperation. The singer begins by highlighting how he started from nothing, left with his own thoughts as he tries to sleep. As time passes, he finds himself standing alone surrounded by people who lie to him or leave him. The midnight hour, signalled by the lyrics "Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight," is symbolic of the singer's darkest moments when he feels most alone.

As the song continues, the singer explains that he is still standing despite all he has been through. He references breaking even and still having something to save. However, he notes that this is not pleasure or paint - it is just his reality. The lyrics, "Started with nothing and still got the save," indicate that although the singer may have achieved material success, he hasn't found true happiness yet.

Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and hope. The singer conveys that despite the hardships he has faced, he has not given up, and he continues to push forward. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has faced challenging times in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight Quarter to three
It's midnight and it's a quarter to three in the morning.

Started with nothing
I began from nothing, with no resources or advantages.

But things off my sleep
I've been kept up all night, struggling to get by.

But they stand by them lie
Others may pretend to support me, but they are lying and not actually helping.

Oh Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Midnight
The repetition of 'Midnight' indicates a feeling of desperation and exhaustion.

Back on my feet
Despite my struggles, I'm standing tall and trying to keep going.

Started with nothing
Once again, I emphasize that I began with nothing and am fighting to make something of myself.

Still got that?
Even though I've come a long way, I still face doubts and questioning from others about my ability to succeed.

As they stand by
Even as others stand by and watch me struggle, they are not truly invested in my success.

They die
As a result, their lack of support and care for me causes them to die in my eyes and become irrelevant to my journey.

This isn't pleasure and this isn't paint
I'm not indulging in luxury or simply painting a pretty picture of success, but rather working tirelessly towards my goals.

It's just Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Midnight
Again, the repetition of 'Midnight' emphasizes the mental and emotional exhaustion of this journey.

Quarter to three
I'm still up and fighting, even at a late hour when most others are resting.

Started with nothing
For the third time, I emphasize that I'm starting from a place of disadvantage and hardship.

And still got the save
Despite these struggles, I still hold onto hope and the belief that I will succeed.

Come in I'm just breaking even
I'm just barely managing to keep up with the challenges and maintain my progress, not really making any significant advances.

Started with nothing
Once more, I highlight the difficulty of my journey and the obstacles I've had to overcome.

And still got the save
But with perseverance, determination, and hope, I continue to believe that I can make something out of nothing.

This isn't pleasure and this isn't paint
I'm not doing this for fun or just to create a superficial image of success - this is a serious, difficult process.

It's just Midnight midnight midnight yeah midnight Midnight
The repetition of 'Midnight' once again emphasizes the emotional and mental fatigue that comes with this journey.

Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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