Story Behind The Song
I was lonely. I couldn't sleep. In the middle of the night, I woke up. Suddenly, I heard my next door neighbor, a retiree, making love with his new girlfriend. I thought, if he can find love, so can I! And then, I ran to get a pen and paper and this song poured out of me.
Song Description
Lonely, young, single woman awakes in the night to hear Senior Citizen neighbor and his new girlfriend making love. (All lyrics radio friendly) Single woman decides she is attractive and will find a new lover. Song is funny and upbeat.
| Song Length |
2:33 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Loneliness, Searching for Love |
| Similar Artists |
Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
IN THE DARK words and music by Annie Dinerman
IN THE DARK AND SILENT HOURS,
LONELINESS CUDDLES CLOSE TO ME.
I CAN?T SLEEP.
SUDDENLY, I HEAR MY NEIGHBOR.
HE?S GOT GREY HAIR. HE?S GOT WRINKLES.
HE?S GOT A PENSION. HE?S GOT A LOVER.
HIS MATTRESS IS A ROCK BAND.
OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OH-WOH
I DON?T LIKE TO CRY ALONE.
HELL, I GUESS THEY HEARD ME THROUGH THE WALL.
TEARS ARE WARM.
WHY?D I HAVE TO HEAR MY NEIGHBOR?
HE?S GOT HIS MOJO, MOJO WORKING.
MAYBE I?LL ASK HOW HE FOUND A LOVER.
HIS MATTRESS IS AN ACCORDION.
OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OH-WOH
HERE, IN THE CITY
THAT NEVER SLEEPS,
HE CALLS OUT HER NAME. HE LEAPS.
SOUNDS LIKE HE MADE IT.
IN THE DARK AND SILENT HOURS,
THERE IS JUST ONE SINGLE REASON WHY
I CAN?T SLEEP--
GOT TO FIND MYSELF A LOVER.
I?VE GOT SOFT SKIN, HAZEL EYES AND
PERFECT CURLS DOWN TO MY SHOULDERS.
MY MATTRESS IS A LOVESONG,
WAITING AND WAITING AND WAITING TO BE SUNG
WAITING TO BE SUNG
WAITING TO BE SUNG
IN THE DARK AND SILENT HOURS
copyright Annie Dinerman all rights reserved