The Music Of The Night
Webber Lyrics
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Darkness wakes and stirs imagination
Silently, the senses abandon their defenses
Helpless to resist the notes I write
For I compose the music of the night
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Hard as lightening, soft as candlelight
Dare you trust the music of the night?
Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
And the truth isn't what you want to see
In the dark it is easy to pretend
That the truth is what it ought to be
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Close your eyes
Start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes and let music set you free
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
The Music of the Night is a captivating song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, The Phantom of the Opera. The opening lines of the song, "Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation, Darkness wakes and stirs imagination" set the stage for the rest of the song's focus on the transformative and mesmerizing power of music. The Phantom, the central character, is tempting the female protagonist, Christine, to trust him and to give in to the spellbinding music he is composing.
The Phantom describes how music can impact individuals, making them feel helpless to resist the emotions that the notes and melodies convey. The darkness acts as a tool that allows individuals to abandon their defenses and lose themselves in the music. The Phantom is artfully depicted as the master of the music, composing the soundscapes that he plans to use to enchant Christine.
As the song progresses, the Phantom continues to paint a picture of the power and allure of music. It lulls people into a place where they can escape the harsh realities of the world they live in and accept the dreams the music is weaving. The Phantom repeats his invitation for Christine to leave behind the world she knows and move into a new world that he is creating.
Overall, the Music of the Night is a bewitching composition that highlights the transformative power of music. Its poetic and romantic lyrics have made it a classic, and it continues to be one of the most beloved songs in musical theatre.
Line by Line Meaning
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
The night enhances and intensifies every feeling.
Darkness wakes and stirs imagination
The lack of light awakens and sparks creativity and inspiration.
Silently, the senses abandon their defenses
The senses let their guards down in silence and surrender to the atmosphere.
Helpless to resist the notes I write
Unable to resist the captivating and spellbinding melodies composed by me.
For I compose the music of the night
As the composer of the captivating melody of the night, it's an honor to enchant the audience.
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Gradually, softly and gracefully, the night displays its natural beauty.
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Feel it, seize it and enjoy it with delicate emotions.
Hearing is believing, music is deceiving
Music is an illusion and can be deceiving whereas hearing portrays the reality.
Hard as lightening, soft as candlelight
Music can be as powerful as lightening and as soothing as candlelight.
Dare you trust the music of the night?
Would you take the risk of believing in the music of the night and do as it commands?
Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
Your eyes deceive you, so close them and let your other senses guide you.
And the truth isn't what you want to see
You might not want to face the truth, as it may not be what you desire.
In the dark it is easy to pretend
In darkness, it's convenient to daydream or pretend things.
That the truth is what it ought to be
Assuming that the truth reflects what ought to happen, which might not be the case.
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Song gently and skillfully soothes and touches the audience.
Hear it, feel it secretly possess you
Listen and sense the music as it's poised to engross you in its spell.
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
Relax and open up to unshackle your imagination or long-suppressed desires.
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
In this dark and shadowy atmosphere, one cannot resist falling under the music's spell.
The darkness of the music of the night
The darkest side and shade of the night is the music.
Close your eyes
Shut your eyes.
Start a journey to a strange new world
Begin the voyage to an unknown and different world.
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Forget all past thoughts and beliefs you had.
Close your eyes and let music set you free
Close your eyes and let the music to free you.
Only then can you belong to me
Only after being liberated by the music, one can become a part of this mysterious dark musical world
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
The sensation of floating and falling in a trance.
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Reach out and trust in this supernatural musical experience and cherish every moment.
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
Allow yourself to succumb to vivid dreams and embrace the darker side of your nature.
To the power of the music that I write
To the commanding and bewitching energy of the music composed by me.
The power of the music of the night
The captivating and mesmerizing power of the music of the night.
You alone can make my song take flight
Only the audience can uplift and brighten the soul-stirring melody composed by me.
Help me make the music of the night
Collaborate with me to create this magical melody of the night.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles A. Hart, Richard Stilgo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaell3105
Hard to find this version of the lyrics so here it is:
Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness wakes and stirs imagination
Silently the senses abandoned their defenses
Helpless to resist the notes I write
For I compose the music of the night
Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Hearing is believing
Music is deceiving
Hard as lightning, soft as candlelight
Dare you trust the music of the night?
Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
And the truth isn’t what you want to see
In the dark it is easy to pretend
That the truth is what it ought to be
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind
Let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Close your eyes
Start a journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Close your eyes and let music set you free
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darkest side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make this song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
@Ernie1978
Nobody sings "The Music of the Night" quite like Michael Crawford does. It's phenomenal and heartfelt.
@harlequinhead2008
A thousand times YES!!! He captures every emotion in just this one song - he owns the one!
@sophiezadpoerozny4972
Fr I mostly listen to the original more than any other ones he's voice is so beautiful and he just fits the part perfectly
@angelnunn
I prefer ramin, he has strong voice, he sings with passion. But of course, Crawford sounds just as beautiful.
@simplystreeptacular
@@angelnunn The way Ramin sings it makes me swoon. But Michael Crawford could sing me straight into bed with this song. His voice just has this insanely sensual, seductive quality I've never yet heard another actor quite match.
@annewandahl8420
@@angelnunn I could’nt care less about The Phantom of the Opera, no actor caught my attention, I fell a sleep during the movie - but then I saw Ramin Karimloo play the phantom on my telly. Suddenly I payed intense attention. Outstanding Singer, brilliant actor. Noone above or even beside Ramin Karimloo in my opinion!
@boyo-shook3891
Bless this talented woman and her ability to never blink.
@hitcher1779
scares me like mad.
@drelvisvalentino2638
That's what you notice in this amazing piece of theatre??? what an flippin idiot.. You're the reason the thinning of the herd is neccessary in the human race.
@mjd2237
@@drelvisvalentino2638 Someone needs to take a chill pill