Sometime Around Midnight
Sometime Around Midnight

The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight Lyrics

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Mar 13, 2009
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Sometime Around Midnight Lyrics

And it starts
Sometime around midnight
Or at least that's when
You lose yourself
For a minute or two

As you stand
Under the bar lights
And the band plays some song
About forgetting yourself for a while
And the piano's this melancholy sound check
To her smile
And that white dress she's wearing
You haven't seen her
For a while

But you know
That she's watching
She's laughing, she's turning
She's holding her tonic like a crux
The room suddenly spinning
She walks up and asks how you are
So you can smell her perfume
You can see her lying naked in your arms

And so there's a change
In your emotions
And all of these memories come rushing
Like feral waves to your mind
Of the curl of your bodies
Like two perfect circles entwined
And you feel hopeless, and homeless
And lost in the haze
Of the wine

And she leaves
With someone you don't know
But she makes sure you saw her
She looks right at you and bolts
As she walks out the door
Your blood boiling
Your stomach in ropes
And when your friends say what is it
You look like you've seen a ghost

And you walk
Under the streetlights
And you're too drunk to notice
That everyone is staring at you
And you so care what you look like
The world is falling
Around you

You just have to see her
You just have to see her
You just have to see her
You just have to see her
You just have to see her

And you know that she'll break you in two

Writer(s): MIKEL FRANS JOLLETT
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Sometime Around Midnight'?

    The lyrics for 'Sometime Around Midnight' were written by Mikel Jollett, the lead singer of The Airborne Toxic Event. He wrote the song over the course of three days in isolation after a significant personal experience.

  2. What notable achievement did 'Sometime Around Midnight' reach in 2008?

    'Sometime Around Midnight' was named iTunes' #1 Alternative Song of 2008. This recognition helped bolster the band's popularity.

  3. How many music videos were made for 'Sometime Around Midnight' and who directed them?

    There are two music videos for 'Sometime Around Midnight.' The first video, directed by Jason Wishnow, was released in August 2008. The second, more abstract video, was directed by D. J. Caruso and released on April 30, 2009.

  4. What personal experiences influenced Mikel Jollett to write 'Sometime Around Midnight'?

    Mikel Jollett was inspired to write 'Sometime Around Midnight' after running into his ex-girlfriend at a bar. This reunion brought up a rush of emotions and memories for him. Additionally, Jollett went through a rough period during which he broke up with his girlfriend, his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and he himself was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.

  5. Did The Airborne Toxic Event expect 'Sometime Around Midnight' to become a hit?

    No, Mikel Jollett did not expect 'Sometime Around Midnight' to become a hit. He was deeply immersed in the songwriting process and didn't foresee the public's reception of the song. The band initially lacked a record label and manager, but the song gained popularity through radio airplay and online sharing.

  6. What is unique about the structure of 'Sometime Around Midnight' compared to typical hit songs?

    'Sometime Around Midnight' is notable for not having a chorus, which is unusual for a hit song. Mikel Jollett emphasized that the song is very straightforward and autobiographical, describing a specific night in vivid detail.

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