Midnight
The Rowans Lyrics

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If you ever feel lonesome,
And your down in San Antone,
Beg, steal, or borrow two nickels or a dime,
And call me on the phone.

I'll meet you at Alamo mission,
And we can say our prayers,
The Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother

Will heal us as we kneel there.

In the moonlight, in the midnight,
In the moonlight, midnight moonlight.

If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
And the ocean is howling of things that might have been,
And that last good morning sunrise
Will be the brightest you've ever seen.

In the moonlight, in the midnight,
In the moonlight, midnight moonlight.

If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
And the ocean is howling of things that might have been,
And that last good morning sunrise
Will be the brightest you've ever seen.

In the moonlight, in the midnight,
In the moonlight, midnight moonlight

Overall Meaning

The Rowans's song "Midnight" is a soulful ballad that speaks of companionship and hope in trying times. The opening lines invite whoever may be feeling lonely and down in San Antonio to call the singer. The request for "two nickels or a dime" highlights the singer's willingness to help those who are struggling even though it may be challenging to do so. The second verse speaks of the potential regret one might feel after making poor decisions. The ocean is howling, and the sun is setting, but the last sunrise will be the brightest. The third verse repeats the second.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of seeking the help of a higher power for comfort and guidance in challenging times. The mention of the Alamo Mission and praying to the Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother show that the singer's faith is a vital source of strength in difficult times. The phrase "In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight moonlight" is a beautiful repeated refrain that adds a dreamlike quality to the lyrics. It creates a sense of being lost in thought and lost in the moment, seeking solace in the world's beauty and the power of the universe.

In conclusion, "Midnight" is a beautifully crafted song that mixes hope, regret, companionship, and faith as essential ingredients for resilience in challenging times. The repeated refrain transmits a sense of being lost in contemplation, seeking solace in the world's beauty and the power of the universe.

Line by Line Meaning

If you ever feel lonesome,
In the event that you experience feelings of loneliness,

And your down in San Antone,
And you happen to be in San Antone,

Beg, steal, or borrow two nickels or a dime,
Scramble for whatever small change you can find, be it by any means necessary,

And call me on the phone.
And reach out to me over the phone.

I'll meet you at Alamo mission,
I'll accompany you to Alamo Mission,

And we can say our prayers,
Where we can recite our prayers,

The Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother
We ask for the intercession of the Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother

Will heal us as we kneel there.
For their healing power as we kneel.

In the moonlight, in the midnight,
Basking under the moonlight, in the middle of the night,

In the moonlight, midnight moonlight.
Under the bright moonlight, in the middle of the night.

If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
In the event that you feel sorry for your past actions,

With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
When hope for a better tomorrow diminishes along with the sun’s setting.

And the ocean is howling of the things that might have been,
As the ocean echoes regret of missed opportunities,

And that last good morning sunrise
The last sunrise that you will witness,

Will be the brightest you've ever seen.
Would also be the most brilliant sunrise you’ve ever beheld.