Doom
The Great Jazz Trio Lyrics
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'round midnight, midnight.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
But it really gets bad,
'round midnight.
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you,
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart,
And I'm out of my mind.
Let our hearts take wings'
'round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing,
for your returning.
Till our love is safe and sound.
And old midnight comes around.
Feelin' sad,
really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The Great Jazz Trio's song Doom in 2 is a composition with a love theme that focuses on the complexities of remembering a past love while being unable to move on. The song starts by referring to the middle of the night or midnight hour. The artist then uses midnight hour as a metaphor for his emotional state. He feels alright and manages to hold himself together until after sunset. However, his sadness intensifies, and things get worse around midnight or the witching hour. At this moment, he is overwhelmed by memories that flood his mind, making him feel melancholic and emotionally drained.
Moreover, the artist admits that he cannot stand these memories but still remembers his lost love, who has taken up permanent residence in his heart. He points out that even midnight knows he still yearns for his lost love. The song also touches on the idea that a fight with a loved one should not spell the end of a relationship, and those involved should work towards resolving their differences. The artist is unsure whether the fight they had means the end of their relationship, but he admits that he needs his partner, and they have been on his mind lately.
In summary, Doom in 2 is a song that artfully touches on the themes of love, heartbreak, reminiscing, and uncertainty. The use of midnight as a symbol for mood and feelings creates an emotional appeal that resonates with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell, 'round midnight, midnight.
The story starts at midnight, and every night it feels like it's repeating itself.
I do pretty well, till after sundown,
I'm alright during the day, until the sun goes down.
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad;
I feel sad around dinner time.
But it really gets bad, 'round midnight.
But it gets even worse when midnight comes around.
Memories always start 'round midnight
Memories of you always come flooding back at midnight.
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories,
I can't bear to remember those memories.
When my heart is still with you,
Even though we're apart, my heart still belongs to you.
And ol' midnight knows it, too.
Midnight seems to know how I feel.
When a quarrel we had needs mending,
When we've had a fight and need to make things better,
Does it mean that our love is ending.
Does that mean our love is over?
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
My dearest, I need you. Recently I've realized that
You're out of my heart,
I can't seem to keep you in my heart.
And I'm out of my mind.
It's driving me crazy.
Let our hearts take wings'
Let's allow our hearts to soar.
'round midnight, midnight
At midnight.
Let the angels sing, for your returning.
Let the angels sing to celebrate your return.
Till our love is safe and sound.
Until our love is secure and strong.
And old midnight comes around.
Until midnight comes again.
Feelin' sad, really gets bad
Feeling sad gets really bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
At midnight, every night
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COOTIE WILLIAMS, BERNARD D. HANIGHEN, THEOLONIOUS S. MONK
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