Sometime Around Midnight

The Airborne Toxic Event

About Sometime Around Midnight

"Sometime Around Midnight" is a song by American indie rock band The Airborne Toxic Event. It was released as the second single from their self-titled debut album (2008) on February 2, 2009 in the UK. The song peaked at number 115 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 29 on the Wallonia Ultratop chart in Belgium, and number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.


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And it starts
Sometime around midnight
Or at least that's when
You lose yourself
For a minute or two

As you stand
Under the bar lights
And the band plays some song
About forgetting yourself for a while
And the piano's this melancholy sound check
To her smile
And that white dress she's wearing
You haven't seen her
For a while

But you know
That she's watching
She's laughing, she's turning
She's holding her tonic like a crux
The room suddenly spinning
She walks up and asks how you are
So you can smell her perfume
You can see her lying naked in your arms

And so there's a change
In your emotions
And all of these memories come rushing
Like feral waves to your mind
Of the curl of your bodies
Like two perfect circles entwined
And you feel hopeless, and homeless
And lost in the haze
Of the wine

And she leaves
With someone you don't know
But she makes sure you saw her
She looks right at you and bolts
As she walks out the door
Your blood boiling
Your stomach in ropes
And when your friends say what is it
You look like you've seen a ghost

And you walk
Under the streetlights
And you're too drunk to notice
That everyone is staring at you
And you so care what you look like
The world is falling
Around you

You just have to see her
You just have to see her
You just have to see her
You just have to see her
You just have to see her

And you know that she'll break you in two

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The Airborne Toxic Event

The Airborne Toxic Event is an American indie rock band from Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. It consists of Mikel Jollett (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steven Chen (guitar, keyboards), Noah Harmon (electric bass, upright bass, backing vocals), Daren Taylor (drums) and Anna Bulbrook (viola, keyboards, tambourine, backing vocals). The band released its debut self-titled album in 2008 and released its follow-up album, All at Once, on April 26, 2011. more »

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Written by: MIKEL FRANS JOLLETT

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13 facts about this song

Song History
"Sometime Around Midnight" is a track by American rock band The Airborne Toxic Event, released in 2008.
Chart Appearances
It reached No. 4 on the US Alternative Songs chart and stayed on the list for approximately 36 weeks.
Album Information
The song is part of their self-titled debut album, which peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Top Independent Albums chart.
Song Inspiration
Lead singer Mikel Jollett wrote the song after a devastating breakup, encapsulating his feelings at seeing his ex in a bar.
Unique Storytelling
Unlike most songs, "Sometime Around Midnight" lacks a conventional chorus, instead telling a continuous narrative throughout its runtime.
Music Composition
The song incorporates a range of instruments, including violins and guitars, creating a cinematic and orchestra-like sound.
Popular Reception
It was named by iTunes as the "#1 Alternative Song of the Year" in 2008.
Use in Media
"Sometime Around Midnight" has been used in multiple forms of media, including TV series like "One Tree Hill" and "Gossip Girl."
Cover Versions
It has been covered by various artists, showcasing its impact across different music genres.
Live Performances
The Airborne Toxic Event has frequently included "Sometime Around Midnight" in their setlists, and it's often highlighted as a fan-favorite during concerts.
Hit-making Record Label
The song was released under the record label Majordomo, a subsidiary of the famous Shout! Factory label.
Song's Theme
The lyrics of the song provide a detailed narrative that depicts the pain and sadness of seeing an "ex" with someone else.
Critical Acclaim
"Sometime Around Midnight" was praised by music critics for its emotional vulnerability, unique storytelling format, and mature musicianship.

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