About Midnight
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Lyrics:
I’ll stand for you now, I may send you away The sky will stay up by the end of the day Search for truth just to keep it alive Stay on the path but before you arrive Know the light in the west is still fading Now walk with the moon or just dance in the rain Slowly come by till you come around again Cry for peace now, just try We’re broken inside like a flower in your crown, crown, crown Hold tight to me now as you are breaking down, down, down Walk with me now and walk with me slow Break up the earth for the seeds that we sow I gave you all I had to give, anyway Keep me in your heart, how I beg to stay Close up your heart and I'll close up my eyes In starlit slumber, in darkness we lie Close up your art like you close up a book It’s about midnight, why are we so shook? (I’ll stand for you now)
Story:
"About Midnight" is a song that holds a special place in my heart, as it's inspired by a family I had the privilege of working with during a challenging time in their lives. The song is a heartfelt tribute to one of the children in the family who shared an incredibly close bond with a family member they tragically lost. Watching this young individual navigate the five stages of grief was a deeply emotional and heart-wrenching experience. In crafting the lyrics for "About Midnight," I sought to capture the complex and nuanced nature of grief. We engaged in various activities, like taking walks, going on bike rides, and planting plants, all in an effort to create distractions and moments of respite from the pain. Yet, I understood that there were times when it was crucial to allow them to process and embrace their emotions as they unfolded. This sentiment is beautifully expressed in the line, "Hold tight to me now as you are breaking down." The title of the song, "About Midnight," was inspired by a particularly poignant night when I stayed with the family until the late hours, nearly midnight. It was during these quiet, late-night moments that I witnessed a glimmer of healing and connection beginning to take shape. The lyrics of "About Midnight" convey a sense of yearning and a deep desire to provide comfort and support during the family's darkest hours. Lines like "I’ll stand for you now, I may send you away" reflect the delicate balance of offering assistance while respecting the need for solitude in the grieving process. The imagery of walking with the moon and dancing in the rain symbolizes finding solace in the beauty of the natural world. Ultimately, "About Midnight" serves as a musical tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, the enduring power of love, and the importance of being there for one another during life's most challenging moments. It is a song born from the raw emotions and intimate experiences of navigating grief and loss, reminding us that even in our darkest hours, there is the potential for healing and connection.
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