It's Midnight
St Paul & Broken Bones Lyrics
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Son it won't go away
That old heartache
It won't stop the rain
Please just try boy
Just find the Lord
If you can hear Him say
Just sit and pray
Let it wash away
You've been lost child
And I hope you find your way
I know it hurts boy
But He'll heal all your wounds
If you can hear him say
Just sit and pray
I've been bad Woah oh
Woah I need him
I need him
The lyrics to St Paul & Broken Bones's song "It's Midnight" touch on themes of heartache, loss, and the healing power of faith. The singer's mother warns him that his pain won't simply disappear, and encourages him to turn to God for comfort. She tells him to sit and pray, and encourages him to cry and release his emotions, hoping that it will wash away his pain. Though the singer feels like he has been lost, he is still searching for a sense of purpose and direction, hoping that God can heal him and guide him towards a brighter future.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they describe the experience of grief and the process of mourning. The singer is struggling with the aftermath of a loss, whether it be a loved one or a relationship. His mother's advice suggests that he must confront his emotions head-on and seek solace in his faith. The recurring refrain of "I need him" suggests that the singer is deeply reliant on God's support and guidance as he navigates this difficult time. The song's melancholy melody and soulful instrumentation further underscore its wistful mood, emphasizing the singer's sense of yearning and longing for something that he can't quite grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
My mama told me
My mother advised me
Son it won't go away
The pain won't disappear
That old heartache
The emotional pain
It won't stop the rain
It won't stop difficult times
Please just try boy
Please make an effort, my son
Just find the Lord
Just seek out God
If you can hear Him say
If you can listen to His voice
Just sit and pray
Just meditate and pray
I've been bad Please just cry now
I've made mistakes, please let yourself feel the pain
Let it wash away
Let it cleanse you
You've been lost child
You've been lost, my child
And I hope you find your way
And I hope you find your path
I know it hurts boy
I know it hurts, my son
But He'll heal all your wounds
But God will help you recover
If you can hear him say
If you can hear His voice
Just sit and pray
Just meditate and pray
I've been bad Woah oh
I've made mistakes, oh
Woah I need him
Oh, I need God
Contributed by Liam T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jayjacobs4758
My mama told me
Son, it won't go away
That old heartache
It won't stop the rain
Oh,
Please try,
Please try (Paul)
Oh, and find the Lord
If you can hear Him say
Oh, just sit and pray
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
Oh, please cry now
Oh, let it wash it away
You been lost, child
And I hope you find your way
Oh, I know it hurts,
I know it hurts
I know it hurts
I know it do
But He'll heal all your wounds
If you can hear him say
Oh, just sit and pray
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh)
I been bad
I can't
Oh, I need him
Oh, I need him
Oh, I need him
I got to have him
I got to feel him,
My Lord
(Heyyyyyy)
(Ohhhhhh)
Oh, I got to have him Lord
I got to feel him Lord
(Youuuuuuuuuuu)
@MishkaNeiljj
Omg...I had this on repeat once, on my MP3 player...DAMN I can't get enough of his voice-it's so, so Golden!! I always get carried away, when I listen to him sing. It's a very celestial feeling that always comes over me. I eases me, and I always find myself smiling like a fool, and being totally unaware of it. Soul, baby...soul.
@DigititalPhantasm
Tears are streaming down my face! That was fucking incredible! His voice cuts through to my heart. I love the band and St. Paul! Wow!
@itzelquintana2730
god, that yell at 2:18 always kills me. so much soulllll
@chrisgardnerisinme
Best band I've heard in a long long time
@jayjacobs4758
My mama told me
Son, it won't go away
That old heartache
It won't stop the rain
Oh,
Please try,
Please try (Paul)
Oh, and find the Lord
If you can hear Him say
Oh, just sit and pray
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
Oh, please cry now
Oh, let it wash it away
You been lost, child
And I hope you find your way
Oh, I know it hurts,
I know it hurts
I know it hurts
I know it do
But He'll heal all your wounds
If you can hear him say
Oh, just sit and pray
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
I been bad
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh)
I been bad
I can't
Oh, I need him
Oh, I need him
Oh, I need him
I got to have him
I got to feel him,
My Lord
(Heyyyyyy)
(Ohhhhhh)
Oh, I got to have him Lord
I got to feel him Lord
(Youuuuuuuuuuu)
@dudeeeee69
I luv how he feels the rhythms
@dougmacdonald3678
Was just turned on to these guys a few days ago and have been watching/listening to them ever since. Can only say, WOW!!! Amazing how a group like this can remain relatively unknown...don't think that will be for too long though. This guy needs to do a duet with Joss Stone...how good would that be?!?!
@JesusIsKing50
This guy is supreme!! I just heard him for the first time yesterday… and immediately brought his album! His in London live in February.. I’m going to watch him ❤️
@nickmathiason2917
Hope you enjoyed. The band is every bit as good as the vocals too. Some great musical talent
@kennethjames8314
I just saw them in Covington Kentucky March 3rd at the Madison theatre. they were awesome!!