This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
I made a wish on a starry night
And then you danced into my life
A lovely girl from a story book
I fell in love with just one look
Midnight girl
Your eyes were filled with such mystery
We held each other tenderly
And just before you spoke your name
The clock struck twelve and you ran away
Midnight girl, was it all a dream
Kissing and holding you next to me
Midnight girl, the story just can't end
'Til you're back in my arms again, come on in
I've got your silver shoes in my hand
A broken heart and shattered plans
But if it takes 'til the end of time
I'll find you girl and I'll make you mine
Midnight girl, was it all a dream
Kissing and holding you next to me
Midnight girl, the story just can't end
'Til you're back in my arms again, come on in
Come on in, come on in
Come on in, come on in
Midnight girl, was it all a dream
Kissing and holding you next to me
Midnight girl, the story just can't end
'Til you're back in my arms again, come on in
Midnight girl, kissing and holding you
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
Oh, midnight
It's a crowded place but where's your lovely face
All the flashing lights but it's a lonely night
The music plays and plays but you've gone away
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
It's a crowded place but where's your lovely face
All the flashing lights but it's a lonely night
The music plays and plays but you've gone away
Midnight, midnight girl
Midnight, midnight girl
Midnight, midnight girl
And then you danced into my life
A lovely girl from a story book
I fell in love with just one look
Midnight girl
Your eyes were filled with such mystery
We held each other tenderly
And just before you spoke your name
The clock struck twelve and you ran away
Midnight girl, was it all a dream
Kissing and holding you next to me
Midnight girl, the story just can't end
'Til you're back in my arms again, come on in
I've got your silver shoes in my hand
A broken heart and shattered plans
But if it takes 'til the end of time
I'll find you girl and I'll make you mine
Midnight girl, was it all a dream
Kissing and holding you next to me
Midnight girl, the story just can't end
'Til you're back in my arms again, come on in
Come on in, come on in
Come on in, come on in
Midnight girl, was it all a dream
Kissing and holding you next to me
Midnight girl, the story just can't end
'Til you're back in my arms again, come on in
Midnight girl, kissing and holding you
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
Oh, midnight
It's a crowded place but where's your lovely face
All the flashing lights but it's a lonely night
The music plays and plays but you've gone away
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
Oh, midnight, midnight girl
It's a crowded place but where's your lovely face
All the flashing lights but it's a lonely night
The music plays and plays but you've gone away
Midnight, midnight girl
Midnight, midnight girl
Midnight, midnight girl
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Midnight Girl Lyrics as written by Theresa G. Mc Faddin John L Footman
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