About the song
**Patsy Cline**’s classic hit, **”Walkin’ After Midnight,”** stands as one of the most iconic songs in the history of country music, a timeless ballad that continues to resonate with listeners to this day. Released in 1957, this hauntingly beautiful song marked a pivotal moment in **Patsy Cline**’s career, propelling her into the spotlight and solidifying her as a trailblazer in the genre. With its smooth, emotional delivery and Cline’s rich, soulful voice, **”Walkin’ After Midnight”** captures the heartache and longing of a love unfulfilled, a theme that strikes a chord with audiences of all ages.
What makes **”Walkin’ After Midnight”** so enduring is not just its catchy melody or **Patsy Cline**’s remarkable vocal range, but the deep emotional resonance behind the lyrics. The song, written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht, tells the story of a woman walking alone in the night, searching for a lost love. The imagery of walking “after midnight” evokes a sense of loneliness and vulnerability, while simultaneously expressing a quiet sense of hope, as if the protagonist believes that the darkness of the night might hold the promise of reunion.
**Patsy Cline**’s interpretation of the song adds a layer of complexity that elevates it far beyond a simple love song. Her ability to convey both the pain of separation and the longing for reconnection makes **”Walkin’ After Midnight”** not just a country classic, but a universal anthem for anyone who has ever experienced the ache of love lost. The song’s gentle yet compelling rhythm, paired with Cline’s smooth yet powerful voice, gives it an emotional depth that transcends time.
Throughout her career, **Patsy Cline** went on to achieve legendary status, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of country music. Yet, it is **”Walkin’ After Midnight”** that remains one of her defining moments—a song that continues to stand the test of time, moving listeners as much today as it did upon its release nearly seventy years ago.
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Lyrics
I go out walkin’ after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just like we used to do, I’m always walkin’
After midnight, searchin’ for you (wa-wa-walking, wa-wa-walking)
I walk for miles along the highway
Well, that’s just my way
Of sayin’ I love you, I’m always walkin’
After midnight, searchin’ for you (wa-wa-walking, wa-wa-walking)
I stop to see a weepin’ willow
Cryin’ on his pillow
Maybe he’s cryin’ for me
And as the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me
I’m lonesome as I can be
I go out walkin’ after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just hopin’ you may be somewhere a-walkin’
After midnight, searchin’ for me (Wa-wa-walking, wa-wa-walking)
I stop to see a weepin’ willow
Cryin’ on his pillow
Maybe he’s cryin’ for me
And as the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me
I’m lonesome as I can be
I go out walkin’ after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just hopin’ you may be somewhere a-walkin’
After midnight, searchin’ for me (wa-wa-walking, wa-ooh-ah)
