midnight
Slackwax feat. Trinah Lyrics

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they say
everything is beautiful when it begins
but I was too busy being selfish
my heart was so hurt
I found myself between a rock and a hard place
and then
the darkest night of my life
you appeared against the background of a billion glimmering stars

meet me... midnight I gotta get to the other side
you see?
good never shuts a door without opening another one
you gotta a good thing going
so don't give it to go by
I'm lost
lost in this sad and beautiful world
in other words
meet me... midnight
make me high stand still
meet me... midnight
I gotta get to the other side meet me
meet me... midnight
now lay your hands on me baby
meet me... midnight
gotta think just running high
I gotta get to the other side
I've been waiting for way too long
just to find out
that I was wrong
gotta think just running high
I gotta get to the other side
I've been waiting for way too long
just to find out
that I was wrong
gotta think just running high
I gotta get to the other side
I've been waiting for way too long
just to find out
that I was wrong
gotta think just running high
I gotta get to the other side
I've been waiting for way too long
just to find out
that I was wrong
gotta think just running high
I gotta get to the other side
I've been waiting for way too long
just to find out
that I was wrong
gotta think just running high
I gotta get to the other side
I've been waiting for way too long

just to find out
that I was wrong...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Midnight by Slackwax feat. Trinah tell the story of someone who was once selfish and hurting, and who finds themselves lost in the sad and beautiful world around them. They have been waiting for too long and have come to realize that they were wrong about something. However, amidst this darkness, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of someone who appears against the background of a billion glimmering stars. This person is someone who can help them cross over to the other side, to a place of light and new beginnings, and who can make them feel high and alive.

The lyrics suggest that sometimes, one needs to lose oneself in order to find oneself again. The singer has been lost in their sadness and pain, but the appearance of this person at midnight represents a chance for them to rediscover the beauty and joy of living. The words "good never shuts a door without opening another one" suggests that even though something may appear to be a loss or a negative experience, there is always another opportunity waiting to be had. Ultimately, the song is about hope and the transformative power of human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

they say
There is a common belief that is about to be explored

everything is beautiful when it begins
The start of something is often seen as a beautiful and positive experience

but I was too busy being selfish
I was too focused on myself to fully appreciate the beauty of the beginning

my heart was so hurt
I was dealing with emotional pain that kept me from enjoying the moment

I found myself between a rock and a hard place
I was in a difficult situation with no easy way out

and then
At that moment, something unexpected happened

the darkest night of my life
This was the worst and most difficult night of my life

you appeared against the background of a billion glimmering stars
You appeared in the midst of a magical and overwhelming moment

meet me... midnight I gotta get to the other side
Let's meet at midnight to get to the other side of our current struggles

you see?
Do you understand what I'm saying?

good never shuts a door without opening another one
Even when things seem bad, there is always another opportunity waiting

you gotta a good thing going
You have a great opportunity in front of you

so don't give it to go by
Don't miss out on this opportunity

I'm lost
I am directionless and struggling

lost in this sad and beautiful world
I'm lost in this world that is both full of sorrow and beauty

in other words
To put it another way

make me high stand still
Make me feel alive and stand still in this moment

now lay your hands on me baby
Touch me and make me feel alive

gotta think just running high
I need to think while feeling exhilarated

I've been waiting for way too long
I have been waiting for a long time