The Edge of Midnight

Story Behind The Song

every woman's diary

Song Description

She knows he's with that young woman kissing and carrying on when he knows full well where his home is; at the edge of midnight she decides to dump him

Song Length 3:39 Genre R & B - Contemporary, R & B - Soul
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Annoyed, Distressed Subject Jealousy, Breaking Up
Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Whitney Houston Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

THE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT © Pat Luce Chapman

At the edge of midnight
Mr. Misery comes along
whispers you're with that young woman
kissing and carrying on
tells me your lips move over her
where they don't belong
at the edge of midnight

I feel her wrap around you,
hear you sigh and moan
her hair silky on the pillow
smelling of Cologne
I see your damned eyes smiling
you're forgetting where's your home
at the edge of midnight

At the edge of midnight
Mr. Misery comes on strong
slips between the shadows
brings that jealousy along
That old shape-shifter finds me
no matter where I hide
at the edge of midnight

SCAT

That Mr. Misery holds me
hurts me with his kiss
don't need all that misery
don't need no more nights like this
So I'll be moving on now
and baby, it's goodbye
at the edge of midnight.

At the edge of midnight
Mr. Misery comes on strong
slips between the shadows
brings that jealousy along
And that old shape-shifter will find you
No matter where you hide
at the edge of midnight
NOTE: The demo has one additional verse and scat. The song should stop here, with scat as the music fades.

Great song! Killer vocals with some nice runs. Guitar licks are awesome! Love the snaps to bring it in. Changes are intoxicating and provocative. Keys are sick and the vibes too! Very catchy and authentic melodic structure. Just a well written/well done song. Very well done! Really diggin this tune!

Lots of fantastic soul, clever songwriting in the classic R&B/soul vein; vocals are tight and well-pitched. Guitar solo noodling in the background is appropriate, helps to tell the story; E-minor a good choice to aid in the mystery of the song and story.

Why aren't we hearing this on national radio??? GREAT SONG!!
Vocalist has GREAT chops . . . .extremely nice arrangement, gives a "spooky" kind of feel . . which is very appropriate to the song and its presentation

Lyrics Patricia Luce Chapman Music Patricia Luce Chapman
Producer Jeff Severson Productions Publisher ChapmanWorks Publishing BMI
Performance Nashville radio
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
CaiNo Jazz 5/12/2016
CaiNo My Top Songs 5/12/2016

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