About the song
The Grass Roots’ “Midnight Confessions” is a classic rock ballad that has resonated with audiences for decades. Written by Lou T. Josie and originally performed by the Ever-Green Blues, the song’s story of unrequited love and longing has a timeless quality that continues to captivate listeners.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply infatuated with a married woman. He recognizes the impossibility of their situation and is forced to confess his love for her in secret, under the cover of night. The song’s emotional depth is enhanced by the contrast between the man’s passionate feelings and the reality of his circumstances.
The Grass Roots’ version of “Midnight Confessions” became their biggest charting hit, reaching the Top 5 of both the U.S. and Canadian pop singles charts. Their rendition perfectly captures the song’s melancholic tone and features the signature harmonies that the band is known for. The arrangement, featuring a lush horn section and a driving rhythm, further enhances the song’s impact.
Despite never appearing on any of the band’s studio albums, “Midnight Confessions” has become a beloved classic and has been included on numerous compilations. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s timeless appeal and the power of its storytelling.
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Lyrics
The sound of your footsteps
Tell me that you’re near
Your soft gentle motion, babe
Brings out a need in me that nobody hears, except
In my midnight confessions
When I tell all the world that I love you
In my midnight confessions
When I say all the things that I want to
I love you
There’s a little gold ring you wear on your hand
Makes me understand
There’s another before me, you’ll never be mine
I’m wastin’ my time
Staggering through the daytime
Your image on my mind
I’m passing so close beside you, baby
‘Cause sometimes the feelings are so hard to hide, but
In my midnight confessions
When I tell all the world that I love you
In my midnight confessions
When I say all the things that I want to
I love you
There’s a little gold ring you wear on your hand
Makes me understand
There’s another before me, you’ll never be mine
I’m wastin’ my time
In my midnight confession
When I tell all the world that I love you
In my midnight confessions
When I say all the things that I want to
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