In the Middle of the Night
Within Temptation Lyrics


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I've been walking this road of desire,
I've been begging for blood on the wall.
I don't care if I'm playing with fire,
I'm aware that I'm frozen inside.
I have known all along.

So much more going on, no denying,
But I know I'm not standing alone

You've been playing my mind through my wishes.
You can feel that we're haunting the truth.
Don't know, I can't hold on, always losing control.

In the middle of the night,
I don't understand what's going on
It's a world gone astray.
In the middle of the night,
I can't let it out.
Someone keeps searching
And shatters your life
It will never be afraid
In the middle of the night

No more tears,
No, 'cause nothing else matters
I've been closing my eyes for too long.

Only vengeance will make me feel better.
There's no rest till I know that it's done.

You've been playing my mind through my wishes
You can feel that we're haunting the truth
Don't know, I can't hold on, always losing control

In the middle of the night,
I don't understand what's going on
It's a world gone astray.
In the middle of the night,
I can't let it out.
Someone keeps searching
And shatters your life
It will never be afraid
In the middle of the night

In the middle of the night
In the middle of the night

In the middle of the night,
I don't understand what's going on
It's a world gone astray.
In the middle of the night,
I can't let it out.
Someone keeps searching
And shatters your life




It will never be afraid
In the middle of the night

Overall Meaning

Within Temptation's song "In the Middle of the Night" conveys the struggle of an individual who is experiencing intense emotions of desire, passion, and anger. The first verse describes the individual's desperation and willingness to do anything to fulfill his or her desires, even if it means playing with fire. This person is frozen inside, demonstrating a sense of detachment from his or her emotions, and has known all along that he or she is not alone; there are others going through a similar situation. The second verse describes how this person is struggling to keep control, and someone else has been playing mind games with him or her, causing them to lose control. The chorus highlights how the singer is struggling to understand the chaos around them and how in the middle of the night, things seem out of control.


The singer's desire to seek revenge is also conveyed in the song. They have been closing their eyes for too long, and only vengeance will make things better. This person is on a mission to ensure that they know what's going on, and only then can they find rest. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing how things seem out of control even in the middle of the night. The final lines emphasize how the search for something may lead to the shattering of one's life, and it will never be afraid in the middle of the night.


The song is an intense, emotional expression of how it feels to be unable to control one's emotions and how difficult it can be to seek revenge without understanding the consequences. It conveys the idea that sometimes, things may seem out of control, and finding a way out may seem impossible.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been walking this road of desire,
I have been pursuing my deepest wishes for a long time


I've been begging for blood on the wall.
I have been yearning for justice and retribution


I don't care if I'm playing with fire,
I am willing to take risks and face the consequences


I'm aware that I'm frozen inside.
I acknowledge that I have been emotionally numb for a while


I have known all along.
I have had this feeling for a long time


So much more going on, no denying,
There are many things happening around me


But I know I'm not standing alone
But I know I have support


You've been playing my mind through my wishes.
You have been influencing my thoughts and desires


You can feel that we're haunting the truth.
You can sense that we are getting closer to the truth


Don't know, I can't hold on, always losing control.
I am not sure how to handle the situation and often feel overwhelmed


In the middle of the night,
During the darkest hours


I don't understand what's going on
I am confused about what is happening


It's a world gone astray.
The world feels chaotic and out of order


I can't let it out.
I can't express my feelings


Someone keeps searching
Someone is trying to find something


And shatters your life
And disrupts your existence


It will never be afraid
It will never back down


No more tears,
I will no longer cry


No, 'cause nothing else matters
Because nothing else is as important


I've been closing my eyes for too long.
I have been ignoring the truth for too long


Only vengeance will make me feel better.
Only revenge will bring me peace of mind


There's no rest till I know that it's done.
I won't stop until it's over


In the middle of the night,
During the darkest hours


Someone keeps searching
Someone is trying to find something


And shatters your life
And disrupts your existence


It will never be afraid
It will never back down




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: DANIEL BJORN GIBSON, SHARON DEN ADEL, ROBERT WESTERHOLT

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