midnight
Tyler Glenn Lyrics


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Faith, please have a little in me, hey
I know you hate it when I stray
But I tried everything, I drank the wine and stained the sheets
I'm clumsy when I speak

Call, you never call me anymore
We're past the point of self-control
I'm giving back to you, things I thought were true
I know it's really nothing new

God, where the hell are you hiding?
My hands are in the air and I'm excited
I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight

God, I could never be like you
I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to
I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight

Fear, that's what it was just to be clear
You went and made everything weird
But that's another song, another night, a shot of rum
I guess what's done is done

Bright, I fall and stumble towards the light
I'll miss the days and nights
We wrestled in my bedroom, my knees will give out soon
I know it's really nothing new

God, where the hell are you hiding?
My hands are in the air, it's so exciting
I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight

God, I could never be like you
I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to
I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight
I'll probably talk to you at midnight

God, I could never be like you
I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to




I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tyler Glenn's song "Midnight" appear to speak to a personal struggle with faith and self-acceptance. The song opens with a plea to "faith" to have some belief in the singer despite his past mistakes and tendencies to deviate from the path. Glenn admits to being clumsy in his communication, most likely when explaining his actions or beliefs. The next verse involves a call, or lack thereof, from someone who is past the point of self-control. Glenn returns things he believed to be true in a sort of metaphorical peacemaking effort.


The chorus involves a direct address to God, expressing confusion and excitement in the singer's attempts to find salvation. The singer compares himself to God, admitting he could never be like Him and that he's hesitant to change. The final verse speaks of fear and how someone else made everything "weird." Despite this, the singer still "falls and stumbles towards the light," recalling more intimate times in his bedroom with another person. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging his desire to talk to God at midnight, alluding to the idea that it may be seen as a more comfortable and intimate time to have a conversation about his struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Faith, please have a little in me, hey
Addressing faith, the singer asks for patience in his struggle with his beliefs.


I know you hate it when I stray
The singer acknowledges that faith is often troubled by his lack of conviction.


But I tried everything, I drank the wine and stained the sheets
The singer explored different ways to connect with his belief system, but ultimately finds them lacking.


I'm clumsy when I speak
The singer admits to struggling with how to articulate his thoughts and feelings on his faith.


Call, you never call me anymore
The singer addresses someone who used to be a part of his life, but has become distant.


We're past the point of self-control
The relationship has deteriorated to a point where they can no longer maintain a healthy connection.


I'm giving back to you, things I thought were true
The singer is reevaluating their past beliefs and realizes they may not be accurate.


I know it's really nothing new
The realization that they were mistaken is nothing new or unique in the world.


God, where the hell are you hiding?
The singer expresses frustration and a feeling of abandonment by their faith.


My hands are in the air and I'm excited
Despite feeling abandoned, the singer still has hope and is reaching out for a connection.


I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
The singer is avoiding the traditional religious practice of attending Sunday services.


It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight
The singer is finding their own way to connect with their faith and believes a midnight conversation might be more genuine.


God, I could never be like you
The singer doesn't believe they could ever embody the qualities of their faith.


I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to
The singer is not interested in conforming to the expectations of their faith or changing who they are.


Fear, that's what it was just to be clear
The singer identifies fear as a reason for their previous acceptance of certain beliefs.


You went and made everything weird
The relationship with the person they used to be close to became uncomfortable and strained.


But that's another song, another night, a shot of rum
The singer acknowledges that the specifics of what happened with the other person don't matter in the grand scheme of things.


I guess what's done is done
Despite any mistakes or regrets, the past can't be changed.


Bright, I fall and stumble towards the light
The singer is drawn towards enlightenment and understanding, but it's not an easy path.


I'll miss the days and nights
The past experiences, including the good and the bad, will be missed as the singer continues to grow and evolve.


We wrestled in my bedroom, my knees will give out soon
The singer remembers moments of passion and struggle while exploring their beliefs.


God, where the hell are you hiding?
The singer expresses frustration and a feeling of abandonment by their faith.


My hands are in the air, it's so exciting
Despite feeling abandoned, the singer still has hope and is reaching out for a connection.


It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight
The singer is finding their own way to connect with their faith and believes a midnight conversation might be more genuine.


God, I could never be like you
The singer doesn't believe they could ever embody the qualities of their faith.


I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to
The singer is not interested in conforming to the expectations of their faith or changing who they are.


I've been on the run, so I'm not coming Sunday
The singer is avoiding the traditional religious practice of attending Sunday services.


It's alright, I'll probably talk to you at midnight
The singer is finding their own way to connect with their faith and believes a midnight conversation might be more genuine.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY PAGNOTTA, DAVE BASSETT, TYLER GLEN

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Comments from YouTube:

C

This song always makes me cry... It sounds a lot like my own dialogue with God, back when I became suicidal and ended up attempting to take my life in a corn field miles from campus... I thought that He hated me, or that if He didn't, I could make Him hate me. But He was with me every step of the way, and He saved my life.
This song brings me to tears but they're good tears. The raw emotion in Tyler's voice and lyrics reaches into my soul.
Anybody who's still reading... Thank you.

Rafael Fijos

"I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to..."
This was powerful

theo Last

The line "I'll probably talk to you at midnight" is the most powerful line in this song to me. He's similtaneously rejecting his faith and admitting he can never excise it. He'll always come back at midnight because he can't really get rid of it.

certainlyitis

Wow. Your statement is poignant. As long as we have tbm loves ones it isn't possible to excise it, yeah?

Melanie Fagan

I heard it as maybe the church will reject and cast out, but God in His true form, is always there. He made us. He obviously didn't make any mistakes. Stepping away from the Mormon church does not mean you are forsaking God...and God isn't going to forsake you. You are loved, you are perfect as you are, and it's ok.

Skeptic Squared Podcast

I remember making the decision to stop wearing garments. This video illustrates the power of such a cathartic and intimate moment beautifully. Well done.

Uprooted Adventurer

Yes. This comment! It was a scary moment, but also one of the most liberating moments of my life. You can only know the significance of this if you've actually done it.

Taylor Sparks

And... Yeah, those are garments. Damn. Beautiful portrayal, as always. Thank you so much Tyler for representing us in such an intimate and unashamed light. The queer ex-Mormon community stands with you today and everyday. ❤️

Alexandria Perry

I love the entire Excommunication album. It's angry and hurt and confused and free and perfect. This song, however, is my favorite. It puts something into words that I've never been able to figure out. So thank you. <3

LAS Administrative Team

This is the hymn for the rest of us.

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