Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.
Midnight
Texas Lyrics
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I hadn't left you yet
I'm still too young on a road too long
What did you expect?
Don't make excuses, I'm the lucky one
I was the one to save
You helped me carry on
Standing with the look I've seen
I never forget the way that it touched me
Maybe this is what I need
This was never a great romance
And you were too expert
I didn't give it a second chance
I wasn't at my best
There's no excuses
I know that I wasn't wrong
Cause you know it from of me
I know that you're the one
It was midnight when I saw him
Standing with the look I've seen
I never forget the way that it touched me
Maybe this is was what I need
You say you don't love me
You say you don't want me
You tell me you don't wanna know
What's going on with me
It was midnight when I saw him
Standing with the look I've seen
I never forget the way that it touched me
Maybe this is what I need
It was midnight when I saw him
Standing with the look I've seen
I never forget the way that it touched me
Maybe this is what I need
The lyrics of Texas's song "Midnight" tell a story of a relationship gone wrong. The singer reflects on the good times they had with their partner, but acknowledges that they were too young on a long road and that their partner was an expert in relationships. Even though the relationship wasn't a great romance, the singer believes that they weren't wrong and that they were the one who saved the relationship. However, they saw someone else at midnight who they think might be what they need.
The lyrics are full of self-reflection and honesty. The singer doesn't make excuses for their own mistakes, but also doesn't place all the blame on their partner. They acknowledge that they were young and inexperienced in relationships and that their partner was more knowledgeable. The singer also doesn't make any promises about their future with their partner or the person they saw at midnight. They simply acknowledge that maybe the person they saw is what they need.
The chorus of the song, with the repeated line "maybe this is what I need," conveys a sense of uncertainty and longing. The singer is unsure of what they want and where they are headed, but they are open to new possibilities. The song overall has an introspective and thoughtful tone, with a hint of melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back at the fun we had
Reflecting on past happy memories
I hadn't left you yet
Our relationship wasn't over yet
I'm still too young on a road too long
I'm still inexperienced, but have a long journey ahead of me
What did you expect?
You had unrealistic expectations
Don't make excuses, I'm the lucky one
I don't want justifications, I feel fortunate
I was the one to save
I took control of the situation and helped us both
It was midnight when I saw him
The moment I met him was late at night
Standing with the look I've seen
He had a familiar expression on his face
I never forget the way that it touched me
I'll never forget the feeling it gave me
Maybe this is what I need
Perhaps he is the missing piece I've been searching for
This was never a great romance
Our relationship wasn't perfect
And you were too expert
You had too much experience and maybe took advantage of that
I didn't give it a second chance
I didn't want to try again
I wasn't at my best
I wasn't in a good place personally
There's no excuses
I'm not making any justifications
I know that I wasn't wrong
I'm confident that I made the right decision
Cause you know it from of me
You understand me well enough to know my reasoning
I know that you're the one
I realize that you were the best thing for me
You say you don't love me
You claim to not have feelings for me
You say you don't want me
You don't desire my company
You tell me you don't wanna know
You don't want to hear about what's going on with me
What's going on with me
My present situation and feelings
Maybe this is what I need
Maybe this new person is the change I need in my life
It was midnight when I saw him
Referring to the first time I met him
Standing with the look I've seen
Referring to a look that feels familiar to me
I never forget the way that it touched me
Referring to the initial impact this person has on me
Maybe this is what I need
Reiterating the possibility that this person is what I've been missing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sharleen Spiteri, John McElhone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MIrAMe
After 20 years...still one of my fave bands! Great song!
Joker 777
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Liver27Pool
Yep!
Major Tinowie
It was really superb! There was a very good atmosphere and people were just very happy to host them. I hope you will have the chance to see them on stage if it is not already done.
MIrAMe
Looks superb!
Hugo Laguna
They still Sound so Fresh after so many Years!!! Me encanta esta Banda
Shaun Lamb
The new album is just that good that any song could be a single, which is rare these days. 'Can't Control' ' For Everything' 'Round The World' are pure perfection!
kosmoz
Your voice sounds still great!!! This album has an amazing atmosphere !!! ❤
Rene Albores
Hermosa canción y hermosa sharleen
GAZ REYNOLDS
This album by Texas is awesome. They just keep getting better!