Midnight
Strawbs Lyrics


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I have seen the midnight sun shining
I saw you fly away smiling
The dark night sheds no light
It merely serves a warning
I pray for one single ray of hope
Oh midnight sun.

I have seen the midnight sun shining
Watched her rays steadily dying
The candles are alight
I sit alone in mourning
I wonder is there death after life
Oh midnight sun.

While in my life
I have loved
I have lost
I feel no warmth from your days.

Yet I have seen the midnight sun shining
Welcomed her full golden lining
For when I have to fight
To wake up in the morning




I look to her for her open arms
Oh midnight sun.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Strawbs' "Midnight Sun" describe the singer's fascination, admiration and eventual dependence on the phenomenon of the midnight sun. The song speaks of how he has seen the midnight sun shining and has welcomed its rays as a source of hope and comfort. The singer also mentions the dark night that contains no light, it only serves as a warning, thus highlighting the significance of the midnight sun as a beacon of light.


The song's melancholy tone is evident in the second verse where the singer laments "The candles are alight, I sit alone in mourning, I wonder is there death after life, oh midnight sun". The verse suggests that despite the presence of the midnight sun, the singer is still struggling to find hope and happiness in his life. The song concludes by acknowledging that even though he has loved and lost, he finds solace in the sight of the midnight sun, and it gives him the strength to face another day's struggles.


Overall, Strawbs' "Midnight Sun" is a beautiful and introspective song that uses the metaphor of the midnight sun to explore themes of hope, despair, and resilience. It symbolizes the light that shines through the darkness and shows the importance of finding a source of hope to overcome life's struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I have seen the midnight sun shining
I have experienced the surreal moment where the sun shines in the middle of the night


I saw you fly away smiling
I witnessed you leave with happiness despite my desire for you to stay


The dark night sheds no light
The lack of daylight provides no guidance or direction


It merely serves a warning
The night reminds us of the dangers that may arise in the uncertainty of the dark


I pray for one single ray of hope
I plead for any sign of positivity to keep moving forward


Oh midnight sun.
Addressing the midnight sun as a symbol of hope and inspiration


Watched her rays steadily dying
Observing the gradual disappearance of the sun's rays symbolizing hope fading away


The candles are alight
In a time of grief we light candles to honor and remember the deceased


I sit alone in mourning
Solitude is necessary for expressing deep sorrow and loss


I wonder is there death after life
The afterlife is questioned in the midst of experiencing death


While in my life
Reflecting on past experiences and memories


I have loved
Expressing the ability to deeply care and connect with others


I have lost
Acknowledging the inevitable pain that comes with loving and losing


I feel no warmth from your days.
The absence of companionship and love leaves emptiness despite bright and sunny days


Welcomed her full golden lining
Sunrise is greeted with open arms and represents new beginnings and hope


For when I have to fight
During tough times and obstacles that must be overcome


To wake up in the morning
Starting a new day requires strength and motivation


I look to her for her open arms
The sunrise offers a sense of comfort and support in times of difficulty


Oh midnight sun.
Reiterating the midnight sun as a beacon of hope and resilience




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Written by: C. CRONK, D. COUSINS

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