Midnight
Still Young Lyrics


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It's midnight on the bay
Lights are shinin'
And the sailboats sway
And that cool ocean breeze
Blowin' down through the keys
I think I'll call it a day
Oh, midnight on the bay
Sure feels good to me

What's this I see
There's someone comin'
Walkin' right up to me
She tells me, I know your name
And if it's all the same
I'd like to spend some time
And midnight on the bay
Sure feels good to me

And now it's midnight on the bay
Lights are shinin' on the sailboats that sway
In the cool ocean breeze
Blowin' down through the keys
I think I'll call it a day
Oh, midnight on the bay
Sure feels good to me

Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight
Midnight on the bay
Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight
Midnight on the bay
Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight
Midnight on the bay




Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight
Midnight on the bay

Overall Meaning

The Still Young's song, "Midnight on the Bay" is a beautiful ode to the serenity and tranquility of a peaceful night in a beautiful bay. The chorus of the song, "Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight on the bay," creates a sense of a calming repetition, mirroring the lulling sound of the ocean's waves. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the bay at midnight, with the lights glistening on the sailboats that sway in the gentle ocean breeze. The song's tonality adds to its serene nature, employing chords that ebb and flow much like the tide.


The verse describes an interaction with a stranger; a woman who walks up to the singer and introduces herself. The woman expresses her interest in spending some time with him in the beautiful setting of the bay. While the romantic element is implied, the song's overall message is the peace and tranquility that comes with the moment. The chorus repeats with the same calming rhythm, reinforcing its peacefulness.


In summary, Still Young's "Midnight on the Bay" is a beautiful ode to the peace and tranquility of a beautiful bay. The song paints a vivid picture of the bay at midnight, with the lights glistening on the sailboats that sway in the gentle ocean breeze. The song's tonality helps to convey the serene and calming nature of the setting.


Line by Line Meaning

It's midnight on the bay
The song starts with the singer describing the time and the location.


Lights are shinin'
The singer observes the lights from the nearby sailboats.


And the sailboats sway
The singer describes the motion of the boats on the water.


And that cool ocean breeze
The singer feels the cool wind coming through the keys (channels in the bay).


Blowin' down through the keys
The singer clarifies that the wind is coming from the keys.


I think I'll call it a day
The singer decides to end the day and relax.


Oh, midnight on the bay
The singer repeats the title to emphasize the setting.


Sure feels good to me
The singer expresses their contentment with the environment.


What's this I see
The singer notices someone approaching him/her.


There's someone comin'
The singer confirms that someone is approaching him/her.


Walkin' right up to me
The singer describes the stranger's action.


She tells me, I know your name
The stranger introduces herself and greets the singer.


And if it's all the same
The stranger politely asks for some of the singer's time.


I'd like to spend some time
The stranger expresses interest in spending time with the singer.


And midnight on the bay
The stranger and the singer share the same environment.


Sure feels good to me
The singer still enjoys being in the bay at night.


And now it's midnight on the bay
The setting is still the same, and the song continues with the stranger.


Lights are shinin' on the sailboats that sway
The stranger observes the lights shining on the sailboats.


In the cool ocean breeze
The stranger also feels the cool wind blowing through the bay.


Blowin' down through the keys
The stranger agrees with the singer that the wind is coming from the keys.


I think I'll call it a day
The stranger decides to relax and enjoy the scenery with the singer.


Oh, midnight on the bay
The song repeats the title to bring the setting back into focus.


Sure feels good to me
Both the stranger and the singer appreciate the environment.


Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight
The singer repeats the word midnight to emphasize the time.


Midnight on the bay
The song title is repeated again for emphasis.


Midnight, midnight, midnight, midnight
Repeating the word midnight serves as a refrain and emphasizes the setting.


Midnight on the bay
The song ends with the repeated refrain of the title.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young

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