Melodies at Midnight
(Verse 1 - Me)
Jukebox, light flickers in the haze,
Whiskey in my glass, drowning the days.
That old song plays, brings you back around,
The smell of cedar smoke, and the laughter in this town.
(Verse 1 - You)
I remember that night, when we danced so slow,
You wore that red dress, the way your hair would flow.
The jukebox sang our song, “Take Me Home,”
With every note I hear, I’m never alone.
(Chorus - Both)
Hit play on those memories, let the heartache roll,
In this barroom shadow, you still fill my soul.
Drunk on the dreams that we used to share,
With a jukebox playing, you’re still right there.
(Verse 2 - Me)
The bartender knows my name, pours another round,
As I sip this bitter truth, your picture’s all around.
Ringing in my ears, that harmony so sweet,
Like the echo of your laugh from that late-night street.
(Verse 2 - You)
And the neon lights glow, painting stories on the wall,
Every corner holds a moment, I can’t forget at all.
You ordered gin and tonic, I had that whiskey neat,
The taste of your kiss, oh, it was bittersweet.
(Chorus - Both)
Hit play on those memories, let the heartache roll,
In this barroom shadow, you still fill my soul.
Drunk on the dreams that we used to share,
With a jukebox playing, you’re still right there.
(Bridge - Me)
Time sways like the needle on that vinyl spin,
With every chorus rising, I feel you pull me in.
Lost in these rhythms, drowning out the pain,
In this smoky tavern, I can feel you again.
(Bridge - You)
So let’s raise our glasses, to the love we knew,
To the moments that linger, and the songs that pull us through.
In every note played, I still hear your name,
Though the jukebox fades, my love stays the same.
(Chorus - Both)
Hit play on those memories, let the heartache roll,
In this barroom shadow, you still fill my soul.
Drunk on the dreams that we used to share,
With a jukebox playing, you’re still right there.
(Outro - Both)
Jukebox, keep spinning, don’t let it stop,
As long as the music plays, I’ll never drop.
In this bar, with a smile, I’ll raise a cheer,
For the love that we lost, but still lingers here.
jaronelwin
