Tyler Glenn - Midnight

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// Lyrics //
MIDNIGHT
FAITH
PLEASE HAVE A LITTLE IN ME
HATE
I KNOW YOU HATE IT WHEN I STRAY
BUT I TRIED EVERYTHING, I DRANK THE WINE AND STAINED THE SHEETS
IM CLUMSY WHEN I SPEAK
CALL
YOU NEVER CALL ME ANYMORE
WERE PAST THE POINT OF SELF CONTROL
IM GIVING BACK TO YOU
THINGS I THOUGHT WERE TRUE
I KNOW ITS REALLY NOTHING NEW
GOD
WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU HIDING
MY HANDS ARE IN THE AIR AND IM EXCITED
IVE BEEN ON THE RUN
SO IM NOT COMING SUNDAY IT ALRIGHT
I’LL PROBABLY TALK TO YOU AT MIDNIGHT
GOD
I COULD NEVER BE LIKE YOU
I CANT CHANGE
I CANT CHANGE
AND I DONT WANT TO
IVE BEEN ON THE RUN
SO IM NOT COMING SUNDAY ITS ALRIGHT
I’LL PROBABLY TALK TO YOU AT MIDNIGHT
FEAR
THATS WHAT IT WAS JUST TO BE CLEAR
YOU WENT AND MADE EVERYTHING WEIRD
BUT THATS ANOTHER SONG
ANOTHER NIGHT
A SHOT OF RUM
I GUESS WHAT’S DONE IS DONE
RIGHT
I FAUGHT AND STUMBLE TOWARDS THE LIGHT
ILL MISS THE DAYS AND NIGHTS WE WRESTLED IN MY BEDROOM
MY KNEES WILL GIVE OUT SOON
I KNOW ITS REALLY NOTHING NEW
GOD
WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU HIDING
MY HANDS ARE IN THE AIR, ITS SO EXCITING
IVE BEEN ON THE RUN
SO IM NOT COMING SUNDAY IT ALRIGHT
I’LL PROBABLY TALK TO YOU AT MIDNIGHT
GOD
I COULD NEVER BE LIKE YOU
I CANT CHANGE
I CANT CHANGE
AND I DONT WANT TO
IVE BEEN ON THE RUN
SO IM NOT COMING SUNDAY ITS ALRIGHT
I’LL PROBABLY TALK TO YOU AT MIDNIGHT
Music video by Tyler Glenn performing Midnight. (C) 2016 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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[@addison167]

He's portraying a reverse endowment. He's literally ripping the covenants off. Additionally, there's symbolism in that the bridegroom is supposed to come at midnight, and to get into the wedding feast you have to wear the correct garments. Tyler is rejecting his "ticket" both physically and spiritually.

[@sborrowman53]

Stripping off garments is such a powerful image of the spiritual crisis in this song. "I can never be like you" is a huge repudiation of Mormon doctrine. Such a simple but well done video.

[@JamesLyles]

Tyler says, because he doesn't want to. That is an honest lyric. Gotta hand it to Tyler for being honest and personal in his solo songs, even if I don't agree. As an active Mormon, I can't wait until Tyler gets past this part of his personally chosen path and starts making music we can ALL enjoy again. But if he doesn't, that is his right.

[@5avan10]

James, You seem to have missed the entire point of *why* he doesn't want to. It's not because he is being selfish or allowing himself to be weak, but because to do otherwise would be toxic, unethical, and untrue. His religion of birth, the path he was set upon, was in contradiction with his conscience, so he shed it despite it being a difficult and painful thing to do, in favor of an initially more painful but more honest and ultimately more fulfilling path. It is a choice which requires great personal strength. My hope is that we all would do the same. I don't really care too much for most of his other music, but this song really struck a chord with me.

[@mrsnugglebugg6332]

Lmfao

[@Aftermost3590]

i CANT change, i CANT change, and i dont want to :P

[@JWestwood]

Scott Borrowman just watched the documentary Believer and it was amazing so insightful

[@lasadministrativeteam2193]

This is the hymn for the rest of us.

[@rafaelfijos3385]

"I can't change, I can't change and I don't want to..." This was powerful

[@DavidDaveReid]

Dear Tyler, thank you for making your current album "Excommunication." I love this song as it is so true and touches my heart. Like you, I ask God all the time the same questions as you do. I was excommunicated in my late teens from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) because I was openly gay and had a lover. I still recall the day a priesthood leader came to my door at my home and handed me a letter requesting my presence at the church court hearing. I never went because I didn't feel I needed to explain myself unto men as God already knew I was gay (homosexual); and moreover, the spirit of the Holy Ghost personally told me that God loves me no matter what my sexual orientation may be.

[@kathrynerickson8525]

The garments coming off..... Wow. To then top it off with them touching the floor, and staying there. I remember that feeling of stripping them off for the last time and I remember the first time they hit the floor, not caring how disrespectful it is to allow it. Such a freeing feeling!!!!!!!! I will never go back, and would rather die than be forced to live that life ever again.

[@unusedmillstones2380]

Now they represent control, mysoginy, racism, bigotry, And simply wasted time and money. When gs hit the floor it sounds like pennies

[@certainlyitis]

Kathryn, I'm rereading all these comments as I listen to this song on this early Sunday morn, and wanted to like your comment all over again. But alas, KZbin only gives me one thumbs up to give. :) I'm just so happy to be out as well. Never going back to the chains that held me hostage in my own brain for decades.

[@heid2222]

I remember the feeling of the sun on my shoulders for the first time. FREEDOM! I will NEVER go back. This is POWERFUL stuff.

[@perryf.7304]

I’m transgender and an ex-Mormon. The entire excommunication album hits me so close to home, I️ can relate to it so much.

[@skepticsquaredpodcast3011]

I remember making the decision to stop wearing garments. This video illustrates the power of such a cathartic and intimate moment beautifully. Well done.

[@rootieboy]

Yes. This comment! It was a scary moment, but also one of the most liberating moments of my life. You can only know the significance of this if you've actually done it.

[@alexandriaperry5748]

I love the entire Excommunication album. It's angry and hurt and confused and free and perfect. This song, however, is my favorite. It puts something into words that I've never been able to figure out. So thank you.

[@SarahMaier]

I've enjoyed this song since shortly after I left the church. Tonight I'm coming back after reading a friend's exmormon journey. I always want to share this with Mormon friends but I know they just wouldn't get it. I always imagine exact what they'd say, "you can be like God! You can change!". They just don't understand this feeling. Four years later I still remember the moment when I decided to reject the church, to reject my garments. It is so freeing to say enough is enough and this video captures it perfectly.

[@TheMediaQueer]

I'm freaking crying. That was beautiful.

[@hyphenatedhippie]

ChrisVigilante Me, too. I got chills!!

[@iradarkpunch]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one drowning because of the flood I caused with my tears

[@j3st-87]

Wow, amazing... I'm also crying! Love you Tyler, thanks for explaining what I can't.

[@trailersparks]

And... Yeah, those are garments. Damn. Beautiful portrayal, as always. Thank you so much Tyler for representing us in such an intimate and unashamed light. The queer ex-Mormon community stands with you today and everyday. ❤️

[@somais1jogo]

Hi Tyler, My name is Rafael, I'm from Brazil. I've been following your career since the neon tress. and I was a member of the lds church, and decided to be myself, I decided to tell the world who I really am. and I would like to thank you. Thank you for making this song and this clip. it makes me feel free as well as you feel free.

[@darumagaming6537]

I love Trash. It walks me through my anger at the wasted years, but I never thought that there would be a song that would sympathize with my struggles and sadness in leaving the LDS church. Once again, Tyler Glenn comes through for me. Thank you, sir.

[@ashleyclawson333]

His song Devil is one of my favs too. The entire album is apostate gold.

[@Rucky888]

Sigh, talk to him at midnight. Yeah, I tried that for a long time too. Great song, great video, great choreography, great talent. One for the ages. Does an album need to sell a million copies to get a Grammy nod?

[@Cecil...]

This song always makes me cry... It sounds a lot like my own dialogue with God, back when I became suicidal and ended up attempting to take my life in a corn field miles from campus... I thought that He hated me, or that if He didn't, I could make Him hate me. But He was with me every step of the way, and He saved my life. This song brings me to tears but they're good tears. The raw emotion in Tyler's voice and lyrics reaches into my soul. Anybody who's still reading... Thank you.

[@theolast9727]

The line "I'll probably talk to you at midnight" is the most powerful line in this song to me. He's similtaneously rejecting his faith and admitting he can never excise it. He'll always come back at midnight because he can't really get rid of it.

[@certainlyitis]

Wow. Your statement is poignant. As long as we have tbm loves ones it isn't possible to excise it, yeah?

[@melaniefagan7632]

I heard it as maybe the church will reject and cast out, but God in His true form, is always there. He made us. He obviously didn't make any mistakes. Stepping away from the Mormon church does not mean you are forsaking God...and God isn't going to forsake you. You are loved, you are perfect as you are, and it's ok.

[@thomasyacktman6626]

I've felt a bigger "spirit feeling" listening to this song than anything at (Mormon) church in the past 4 years

[@silashellebrand462]

This song and video played in my head during my very last sacrament. I didn't take the bread that day.

[@honeyschnookums]

This was so beautiful. I could literally feel the pain that fueled this song. It brought me to tears. sobbing actually. uncontrollably.

[@AychJayBee]

Midnight is my favorite song on Excommunication & this video is perfect for it. Brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for putting into this album what so many of us have been feeling. Thanks for creating this light for us in the darkness. Much love Tyler. 💛

[@unusedmillstones2380]

Its calm and hes at another level

[@tjeck2066]

I fell in love with you voice with Neon Trees. I fell in love with your soul with this song.

[@juliadawndesigns4522]

I came here after watching the recent Mormon Stories interview with Paul Cardall. I left the church four years ago, but am now just at the point when I am ready to truly allow myself to feel the hard stuff in a real way. This song and the new one "I Know It Hurts" are helping me so much. First the pain, then the rising. Thank you for meeting us in the pain, but then also giving us hope for a new and brighter future.

[@JulioJoelRoncal]

Me too. Tyler Glenn is incredible. This song remember the suffering that we felt in my family!

[@lasadministrativeteam2193]

IMO: I think what's beautiful about this song is he's not criticizing the Mormon Faith... he's expressing that he tried and it wasn't his to be a part of. Faith is strange, and I relate so much to this even though I'm Christian, not Mormon. We leave the faith but the belief in bigger things still remains. We don't hate those that believe in ways we don't. We just eventually accept we're not able to be a part the way others are... and that's okay. It's painful, it requires mourning, but its okay. I am grateful for this song, his ability to share his struggle... I feel less wrong knowing there are other outsiders who feel it, too.

[@chelseac1010]

I agree with this 100% and can feel it so strongly in this song. It helps express all those same feelings I've been through too ❤️

[@zelphmyster]

Isn't it comforting knowing that we no longer need a symbolic "shield and a protection to you against the power of the destroyer until you/we have finished your/our work here on earth"?! This is a powerful message that you send representative of the entire Ex-Mormon community. Well done and great video Tyler! Keep fighting for us!

[@laceyj7335]

I'm in tears for all the hurt he's endured.

[@queerschmear2671]

This helped me with depression while leaving the church. Thanks

[@JasonBunting]

A beautiful video for a beautiful song. I think God would actually completely approve of it and in fact I think this is inspired in so many ways.

[@unusedmillstones2380]

This is real, original...the endowment ....

[@upsidedownsteph]

I love this song and this music video is beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for creating such powerful and meaningful music

[@minxymoo2325]

I love all the interpretative dance for this album. It's very well done.

[@nothing1599]

And the best album of 2016 goes to excommunication!!!!!

[@GAAZriot]

I'm genuinely crying. It's been so hard to find music to relate to, and this song just freaking explains what I've been going through lately, I literally ask God every midnight a bunch of questions about who I am and where I'm headed... There's not a day that goes by that I don't question myself and my beliefs...

[@benjaminallen4899]

Man, I love this album.

[@blazemalan]

Thanks Tyler for doing this.Your courage is an inspiration.

[@bristolsorensen1479]

This song is heart-wrenching. I'm not crying...YOU'RE CRYING!!!

[@alanalucas2328]

Holy fuck I love Tyler.

[@meacireme]

I've gone through my faith crisis and am in my transition. This song in particular has helped me through it. I just love you Tyler. Thank you for being authentic and brave enough to shed your chains. I just had trash day and it was amazing.

[@GravityFactor]

Tyler...thank you for bringing hope back into my heart. A very close friend of mine introduced me to your music to help me cope with feeling neglected and shunned by my family for not being mormon. I understand in your struggles and I cried out of the truthfulness in your words. I know I don't believe in the church, but you welcomed me in to believe in something greater. Thank you.

[@hannahsmoot2002]

as a fellow LGBT mormon this song hit my soul. it's so emotional and spiritual. thank you so much Tyler, keep it up

[@tomkinning7187]

And now I'm bawling like a baby. Soo good.

[@andreamancilla7949]

This was the song I needed when I left the LDS church. Thank you.

[@tweeeed]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@jon-tia2663]

Still listening, loved this song since 2016🤟🏿👌🏿🤎

[@paradisefound3536]

This is breathtakingly powerful. As a queer ex Jehovah's Witness I think some of the imagery might be lost on me but the message speaks right to my soul.

[@Ameliamaemay1990]

I don’t know if you had to wear garments in your religion but that is the focus of this. He is taking off garments, to most people it looks an undershirt and underwear but they are sacred undergarments meant to be worn at all times and they technically aren’t even supposed to touch the floor. So I think that’s all you’d miss if you didn’t have that experience the rest really feels like it’s for anyone who feels they have been an outcast from a religion or questioned their belief. Tyler said he wrote this for anyone who had experienced a high demand religion so this one is for you too ❤️. I love it so much.

[@ashleym.556]

I didn't realize until my second time watching this through how his hands shake, like at 2:53. Makes it that much more poignant. Love, love, love it.

[@joshjohnsen7995]

excellent. loved it. taking your garments off is a big thing symbolic of shedding the while trying.

[@debbiehoad1850]

Tyler, this whole album and the way it's chronicling your experience is so powerful. I love the way it expresses your thoughts and feelings, but I also love that such powerful images and lyrics are going out to people to whom they will be a balm and a connection and maybe even a paradigm shift.

[@RainAndSmiles]

wya, notification squad? this album is my absolute favorite from 2016... i never imagined Midnight would get a video, but it did...! this song makes me cry and now there's a powerful video for it 😭 i love you, tyler.

[@TheMediaQueer]

Sakon the Thief I didn't expect a video either. Watched it again and cried again

[@throughmyeyes7217]

My Hands In The Air And I´m Excited... Just Wow!

[@lilitulee]

My wife was a HUGE part of the Mormon church, even converted people as a youth. She still holds onto spirituality, and 'god' but she definitely was pushed away by the churches views. This resonates deeply, and I'm sure when I have her listen/watch, it will hit her even harder.

[@hollymiller4190]

This is so fucking powerful.

[@sebbys_mama]

Excommunication is the most incredibly beautiful album I have ever listened to. There's so much emotion and power in every single song. Tyler Glenn is to be applauded for his courage, strength, and honesty.

[@dario.cadena]

tyler you makes me cry....best

[@weirdisspeltweird]

This has got to be my favorite music video ever; so much meaning and emotion behind it.

[@Aksfl440]

Everything about this is so beautiful ❤️

[@enriquesd69]

I love this so much. Leaving the church makes the enjoyment of the song more powerful

[@lisaj276]

thanks, Tyler for helping voice the emotions and struggles I've been going through when I couldn't.

[@yoitsannajo]

I've come back to this song so often on this terrible road away from the church.

[@snorpioo3868]

Realeased more than 3 years ago ans still so underrated. How? Such a masterpiece.

[@6Betts]

New favorite song. This is amazing.

[@Sicarius_7]

This is a damn beautiful song. Thanks for bleeding your heart out for all of us, Tyler.

[@Riveripple]

I'm not crying. It's the onions.

[@TheDivatrini]

I have spent the past two days trying to find this song. Obviously I have been blessed and found it finally lol.

[@ainsleyort3631]

The emotions in this video perfectly describe the emotions I have surrounding my parents.

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Powerful personal statement and symbolic. You go Tyler!

[@sagecorradini9734]

Its 10:30pm, I'm dealing with ex mormon religious guilt, crying and listening to this song. This is such a powerful song and video, and it means so so much to me. It's as if you take my breakdowns and turned them into a beautiful song.

[@Artimusbartimus]

This is one of those songs that is so deep that it continues to grow and grow with meaning. Tyler, You are amazing. This song says it all to me. I walked away from it all myself. I took a leap of faith into my own pool. Swam in it. And I am still swimming in it. I am not drowning as I was told I would. When I came out to my family, Religion was the first thing that came out of my parents mouth. And then being shunned by all was quite the challenge. I never rebuilt a relationship with my family. I am glad that you have. Almost envious. Thank you for writing such a powerful song. I hope that more lives are touched by this.

[@user-rh7nv8je2t]

Tyler Glenn, you are cathartic!

[@fishfish213]

As someone who is currently dealing with leaving the church, this song (and album) have been very cathartic to listen to. Thank you for your bravery Tyler ❤

[@woolhatkatie]

I first heard this 7 years ago and it was SO cathartic! ❤️❤️ Maybe you'll come back in 7 years and you'll be through this and so happy you took the hard steps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fishfish213]

@@woolhatkatie thank you for saying that!! I really hope so ♥️

[@julesm2935]

Thank you Tyler! This is such great therapy. It helps a lot

[@kailunartic6647]

This is such a powerful video and song, especially as a queer ex-mormon myself. Thank you Tyler, for standing up for us. Thank you for making art out of the pain you were dealt in life. Thank you for making me and other queer ex-mos have our experiences feel validated

[@BrotherAllisWell]

This is AMAZINGLY beautiful to me. Thank you, Tyler.

[@jmccarty82]

such a good song, I hope gods + monsters is next

[@JT-hc1ok]

Jeremy McCarty agreed

[@craigmatthews5716]

One of the best songs ever written

[@disaster2023sp]

Esto es perfecto, se puede sentir el dolor de Tyler en la canción.

[@mamadusty1111]

This made me cry.... I know there is a God, I know without doubt that I've felt the liberty and peace that "Jesus" is all about. But church? Religion? No thank you. The Bible never says we need a bible, or anyone to tell us what to do. It tells us the spirit will teach us... it says the kingdom is within us. I don't know how it all works but I know it works-- When we can strip off all the manmade BS and live in truth. The Bible says God is love and "Jesus" is truth. So when I read it, I replace those words-- It makes a lot more sense that way to me. But without a church, without fellowship, it gets hard- I often feel like God isn't hearing me anymore. But I know the truth--- We are all just DNA reacting to environments! Love & truth doesn't blame me for my flaws or see me superior in my successes. That's the good news! That's what sets us free... something bigger is out there, listening and keeping us as safe as we need to be. Blah blah blah there's some sort of magic in the Bible words-- Today is maybe a good day for me to get back into meditating on them. Science even agrees that positive thinking heals & helps--- Even if that's all it is-- it's something powerful.

[@lachefjim1]

tyler has gone from cool to amazing.

[@AllenBeach]

This brought me to tears. Thank you, Tyler. You are speaking for a big group of people and I respect your bravery.

[@unusedmillstones2380]

Tyler makes me realize that performing any art, Can be a way to progress and overcome fear

[@anthony81465]

Dynamic!!!! Beautiful!!!! When I realized religion was all total bull shit, my shoulders dropped from the indoctrinated guilt that was forced upon me as a child. I learned to live and love with no fear. Kudos to you Mr. Glenn for waking up some of the world. The song is heart wrenching. I can actually feel the betrayal radiating in every note. Im just so sorry the facts came to you so late and so hard. Your heart is strong and filled with more love than any than any religion. BRAVO!!!!!

[@whatsername1333]

so simple, yet so powerful. tyler, you are amazing

[@BNJ24]

Amazing! For anyone that has broken free from this oppressive religion, this will really resonate. I am so happy to be a happy Atheist for 20 years.

[@justmee4007]

A beautiful act of faith. Faith in yourself and your ability to choose what is right. And also your ability to choose nicer undies.

[@2fangs4appl3s]

I absolutely love this song and the video is stunning. The dance, the symbolism, all of it. Not to mention Tyler Glenn is f'n gorgeous. I rewatch it all the time ♡

[@bobheimerstein3255]

This an incredibly beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting video and song. Thank you for sharing your soul and journey with us, Tyler.

[@hyphenatedhippie]

What can I say...other than, "Thank you, Tyler."

[@JenniLovesBurgers]

This is so beautiful and expressive, everything you do blows me away and I didn't expect this video to be anything less than completely mesmerising, and it exceeded my expectations. As you always do.

[@bryanhanks1507]

taco time

[@ironwoodadq917]

I can relate to this song.

[@christineo8557]

Late to the party, but I can't stop listening to this song and watched all the KZbin videos of it. Thank you, Tyler, for putting what I feel in my heart to music. It feels like it should be the exmormon anthem. 💞

[@ericj3138]

Such a powerful song. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@ozzytadashi]

This really hits home. I love it.

[@dangleh]

I saw this last night at LoveLoud. This song more than any other resonated with me. It put a voice to many of my own thoughts. I'm not gay but I've felt the pain of a one way conversation with God. Beautiful.

[@galenstone9097]

Tyler Glenn amazes me. This is is really beautiful..

[@hyphenatedhippie]

I mean...just...thank you. I can't imagine all of the people who went through a spiritual crisis without something like this to give them release.

[@bethanynoakes771]

My heart goes out to you Tyler. Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your journey. You help the rest of us not feel so alone. 🥰

[@summersmith3830]

That is such a gorgeous song and video. My husband is an ex-mormon and the words resonate so much with him as well.

[@GrahamHettinger]

"I can’t change, I can’t change and I don’t want to." Such a powerful line... Coming to the understanding and knowledge that we can't change who we are, no matter how many people or institutions in our lives try to convince us otherwise. Making the decision to turn away from your entire upbringing and world view. And the final momentous conclusion that we don't want to change. We have the power to make that statement and follow through on our own wants, needs, and desires.

[@RiqueVargas]

So close to tears! This song, it hits you in the feel so hard!

[@mothman-.-]

I'M NOT CRYING YOU ARE!!!!! God this is such a beautiful song and message. ❤❤

[@VampireArt666]

I love this song so much! Thank you Tyler! Your music has helped me through so much