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Midnight
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Sep 2, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Kutless's song captures a raw struggle with inner darkness, hidden sin, and the feeling of living a lie. The lyrics describe a person who tries to appear fine but is overwhelmed by guilt and past mistakes. In the midst of falling, they hear a call at midnight, which suggests a divine invitation or rescue. The song conveys a sense of desperation and the need for redemption, pointing to God's persistent pursuit even when one feels unworthy. It's a candid expression of spiritual warfare and the hope that comes from being called out of darkness.
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Everything I've done
To tell myself I'm fine
The wasted time, the ways I find
To bury it alive
Nobody sees the disease taking over
I can't believe they don't run for cover
This frame of mind is my disguise
It's pulling me away
Sometimes the darkness inside
Feels like a fight to survive
When I'm falling
I hear you call my name at midnight
Sometimes I'm living a lie
Sometimes I'm trying to hide
When I'm falling
I hear you call my name at midnight
No matter what I've done
Or how hard I try
I don't belong, it all feels wrong
Can you tell me why?
Nobody sees the disease taking over
All the ghosts of my past getting closer
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
I can't get away
Sometimes the darkness inside
Feels like a fight to survive
When I'm falling
I hear you call my name at midnight
Sometimes I'm living a lie
Sometimes I'm trying to hide
When I'm falling
I hear you call my name at midnight
What you see is the final scene of a dream I can't escape
Make believe that these empty streets can lead me back to you
Sometimes the darkness inside
Feels like a fight to survive
When I'm falling
I hear you call my name at midnight
Sometimes I'm living a lie
Sometimes I'm trying to hide
When I'm falling
I hear you call my name at midnight