Midnight Sun
Si Zentner and his Orchestra Lyrics
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Warmer than the Summer night.
The clouds were like an alabaster palace,
Rising to a snowy height.
Each star its own Aurora Borealis,
Suddenly you held me tight,
I could see the midnight sun.
Or was that a moonlit veil?
The music of the universe around me,
Or was that a nightingale?
And then your arms miraculously found me,
Suddenly the sky turned pale,
I could see the midnight sun.
Was there such a night?
It's still a thrill I don't quite believe;
But after you were gone
There was still some stardust on my sleeve!
The flame of it may dwindle to an ember,
And the stars forget to shine,
And we may see the meadow in December,
Icy white and crystalline.
But oh, my darlin', always I'll remember
When your lips were close to mine,
And I saw the midnight sun.
The flame of it may dwindle to an ember,
And the stars forget to shine,
And we may see the meadow in December,
Icy white and crystalline.
But oh, my darlin', always I'll remember
When your lips were close to mine,
And I saw the midnight sun,
The midnight sun,
The midnight sun,
The midnight sun.
In Si Zentner and his Orchestra's song Midnight Sun, the singer is reminiscing about a past unforgettable night with a lover. The lyrics are incredibly poetic and metaphorical in describing the beauty and intensity of that night. The imagery of "Your lips were like a red and ruby chalice" and "The clouds were like an alabaster palace" create a vivid picture of a stunning, romantic environment. The line "Each star its own Aurora Borealis" suggests that the stars were shining so brightly that they were like their own northern lights. The singer describes feeling overwhelmed by the experience as they're suddenly held tight and can see the "midnight sun."
The second verse is just as beautiful as the first, with the singer describing the "silver rain" and "music of the universe" that seemingly surrounded them. The lover's arms find the singer "miraculously," adding to the idea of fate or destiny at work that night. The use of the line "And then your arms miraculously found me" suggests that it was the lover's embrace that made the singer see the midnight sun. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how unforgettable that night was and how the beauty of it will always be remembered.
Overall, the lyrics portray the beauty and richness of that one special night in a way that only poetry can. The use of rich and imaginative imagery, combined with the idea of fate and destiny at work, makes the song feel dreamlike and incredibly romantic.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lips were like a red and ruby chalice,
Your lips were so enticing and passionate, almost like a valuable gem.
Warmer than the Summer night.
Your lips were so warm and inviting, even more so than a typical summer night.
The clouds were like an alabaster palace,
The clouds were so beautiful and impressive, like a grand palace made of white stone.
Rising to a snowy height.
The clouds were billowing and expanding, reaching high into the sky like pillars of snow.
Each star its own Aurora Borealis,
Each star in the sky shone so brightly, it was like experiencing your own personal Aurora Borealis.
Suddenly you held me tight,
You wrapped your arms around me unexpectedly, holding me close and making me feel safe.
I could see the midnight sun.
In that moment, everything around me seemed to be illuminated by a magical, midnight sun.
I can't explain the silver rain that found me,
I can't quite describe or rationalize the feeling of unexpected happiness that washed over me.
Or was that a moonlit veil?
Was it just a trick of the light or was there some mystical force at work?
The music of the universe around me,
The sounds around me were otherworldly, as if they were coming from the very fabric of the universe itself.
Or was that a nightingale?
It's possible that the beautiful singing I heard was from a bird, but it felt too ethereal to be true.
And then your arms miraculously found me,
Your arms wrapped around me, making me feel like I found something truly special and miraculous.
Suddenly the sky turned pale,
The world around me felt like it was fading away, leaving me alone in a beautiful but fragile moment.
I could see the midnight sun.
Despite everything else, I was still able to see the glow of the midnight sun, illuminating my experience with you.
Was there such a night?
I can hardly believe that such a surreal and beautiful night actually happened.
It's still a thrill I don't quite believe;
Even now, the memory of that night fills me with excitement and wonder.
But after you were gone
Once you left, reality set in and everything else around me seemed dull in comparison.
There was still some stardust on my sleeve!
Despite everything else, I still carry some of the magic and wonder of our night together.
The flame of it may dwindle to an ember,
The intensity of the passion and beauty we shared may diminish over time.
And the stars forget to shine,
Even the stars may lose their luster, further emphasizing how exceptional the night was.
And we may see the meadow in December,
The world around us may change drastically, going from an idyllic field to a cold, icy wasteland.
Icy white and crystalline.
The once-gorgeous meadow becomes a harsh and unwelcoming environment of ice and crystal.
But oh, my darlin', always I'll remember
Despite anything else that may come and go, I will always treasure our shared experience.
When your lips were close to mine,
That one moment when we were together, kissing, was the apex of my life.
And I saw the midnight sun.
In that moment of passion and beauty, I was able to behold the wonderful glow of the midnight sun.
The midnight sun,
As if everything else wasn't enough, the incredible, glowing midnight sun defined the experience.
The midnight sun,
The imagery of the midnight sun was the ultimate embodiment of our night of love and wonder.
The midnight sun,
The beauty and magic of the midnight sun will always be a strong memory associated with our night together.
The midnight sun.
Forever a symbol of the unbelievable passion and enchantment we shared.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERROLL GARNER, JOHNNY BURKE
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