About The Song
It’s Midnight – A Soulful Ballad by Elvis Presley
In the realm of music, there are songs that entertain, songs that educate, and songs that touch the very core of our being. “It’s Midnight” by the legendary Elvis Presley falls into the latter category. Released in 1974, this soulful ballad is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of the human heart.
From the opening notes, Presley’s voice, imbued with a raw emotion that only he could possess, sets the stage for a journey through the depths of human emotion. The lyrics, penned by Jerry Chesnut and Billy Edd Wheeler, paint vivid pictures of longing, regret, and the enduring power of love.
The song’s narrative unfolds as the protagonist, wrestling with the pangs of a lost love, finds himself alone at the stroke of midnight. The darkness of the night mirrors the darkness in his soul, and the silence amplifies the deafening echo of his heartache.
“Maybe it’s too late,” he laments, acknowledging the passage of time and the potential futility of his affections. “Sometimes even hate myself / For loving you,” he confesses, revealing the internal struggle between his love and the pain it has caused.
Despite the despair that threatens to consume him, a glimmer of hope persists. “Trying to be strong / Then night time comes along / And I start loving you, wanting you,” he admits, showcasing the enduring power of love’s grip on the human heart.
The chorus, “It’s midnight, oh, and I miss you,” serves as a poignant refrain, capturing the essence of the song’s emotional core. It is a declaration of love that transcends time and circumstance, a testament to the enduring power of the human heart.
As the song draws to a close, the protagonist remains lost in the depths of his sorrow, yet the underlying message of hope lingers. “It’s midnight and I miss you,” he repeats, his voice heavy with longing, but there is a hint of acceptance in his tone.
“It’s Midnight” is not merely a song about heartbreak; it is a profound exploration of the complexities of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Elvis Presley’s soulful rendition imbues the lyrics with a depth of emotion that resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. It is a song that lingers long after the final note has faded, a testament to the enduring power of music to touch the soul.
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Lyrics
Maybe it’s too late
Sometimes even hate myself
For loving youTrying to be strong
Then night time comes along
And I start loving you, wanting youWhere is all my self control?
I’m burning way down in my soul
And needing youWishing I could be the man I try to
Hating me for wanting to be with you
Knowing you don’t love me like you used to
But it’s midnight, oh, and I miss youIt’s getting late and I know
That’s when I am weak
Funny how things have a way
Of looking so much brighter in the daylightI hope to go to bed
And try to straighten out my head
And just forget you
Oh, but it’s midnight and I miss youIt’s getting late and I know
That’s when I am weak
Funny how things have a way
Of looking so much brighter in the daylightI hope to go to bed
And try to straighten out my head
And just forget you
Oh, but it’s midnight and I miss youIt’s midnight and I miss you