In The Midnight Hour
The Commitments Lyrics


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I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
When there's no one else around

I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
And do all the things I told you
In the midnight hour

I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
And see that twinkle in your eyes
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
That when my love begins to shine

You're the only girl I know
That can really love me so
In the midnight hour

I'm gonna wait till midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait, way in the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine

Just you and I




Just you and I, yeah
Just you and I, baby

Overall Meaning

The Commitments' In The Midnight Hour is a soulful, upbeat song about waiting for a lover until the right moment. The lyrics present a sense of anticipation and longing, keeping the listener waiting for the right moment for the love to come tumbling down. The lyrics suggest that the singer is waiting until the world is asleep, and they are the only ones in the midnight hour. The song celebrates the love that transcends physical attraction and represents a deeper emotional connection.


The first verse suggests a time of waiting for the right moment to express love. The second verse indicates the singer's admiration for the girl and seeks to take her in his arms while the stars are shining in her eyes. The chorus is a reaffirmation of their love and the moment where it feels right to express it. The song's rhythmic melodic structure is catchy and contagious, making it almost impossible not to dance along. The Commitments' In The Midnight Hour is an enduring classic, reminding us of the power of love and the importance of timing.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
I will postpone my anticipated meeting until the late hours of the night.


That's when my love comes tumbling down
My strong, overwhelming feeling of love will erupt at that time.


When there's no one else around
I will choose a time when there are no distractions, interruptions, or intruders.


I'm gonna take you girl and hold you
I will invite you to be with me and physically embrace you.


And do all the things I told you
I will fulfill all of the promises and commitments that I made to you earlier.


In the midnight hour
All of these actions will take place during the late hours of the night.


I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
I will delay my arrival until the sky is decorated with shining stars.


And see that twinkle in your eyes
I will observe and appreciate the sparkle and glitter in your eyes.


That when my love begins to shine
At this point, my affection will glow and radiate brightly.


You're the only girl I know
I can only think of you as the one and only girl I love.


That can really love me so
You are the only person who can genuinely love and care for me in the way that I seek.


I'm gonna wait, way in the midnight hour
I will deliberately prolong my wait until very late at night.


Just you and I
Only the two of us will be present.


Just you and I, yeah
This is only about our connection with no one else involved.


Just you and I, baby
It's just the two of us, dear, sharing our love together.




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Comments from YouTube:

D Delaney

This one moment, just that moment, when they were literally the best band in the world. It was all too brief, ended as soon as they got backstage. But they were the best for a instant.

ali tipping

Ansofknlutley.. fully yep.. Dublin Soul I'm black n I'm proud of it 😊

Tim Gallagher

Yep

A True Faith

Remember how awesome it was to see this the first time?

Mary Fleming

If i was there i'd need to get up & dance, love their music he is brilliant

A True Faith

Happy you found this. Soul sister!

Marietjie Hildebrandt

One of the best movies ever, very underrated. Top musicians.

Margarita Roig

Not underrated for those whose eyes can see beyond :)

Jeff Schiller

I love how this performance makes it so clear - this is the best The Commitments ever get - everything comes together for them here and they are at their pinnacle and they realize it.

Adak Whidbey

Yes, and by a fluke of bad driving instructions Wilson Pickett misses the performance... 🙁

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