I hear the whiskey like it’s callin’ me
One shot I got at forgettin’ you
‘Cause I keep runnin’ to your memory
Around midnight and missin’ you, yeah
I don’t wanna see another sunset
Goin’ down without you tonight
Cuts through me like a cold wind blowin’ up the dust
Of a bad goodbye
I can feel it comin’ (I can feel it comin’)
I can feel it comin’, comin’ on right now
Baby I can feel it comin’
There’s only one thing I know that’s gonna slow it down
I hear the whiskey like it’s callin’ me
One shot I got at forgettin’ you
‘Cause I keep runnin’ to your memory
Around midnight and missin’ you, yeah
I’m good to go when I wake up
When I clock in another day
But when the town shuts down and the lights go out
That’s when it’s time to drink you away
I hear the whiskey like it’s callin’ me
One shot I got at forgettin’ you
‘Cause I keep runnin’ to your memory
Around midnight and missin’ you, yeah
Around midnight and missin’ you
I can feel it comin’ (I can feel it comin’)
I can feel it comin’, comin’ on right now
Baby, I can feel it comin’ (Right now)
So go ahead and set the bottle down
I hear the whiskey like it’s callin’ me
One shot I got at forgettin’ you
‘Cause I keep runnin’ to your memory
Around midnight and missin you
I been fightin’, tryin’ to find a way to let you go
But I keep doin what I gotta do
‘Cause I keep runnin’ to your memory
Girl, around midnight and missin’ you, yeah
(Girl, around midnight and missin’ you, yeah)
I hear the whiskey like it’s callin’ me, callin’ me
Callin’ me
Haunted by Heartbreak: A Nighttime Reflection
In “Midnight And Missin’ You,” Jason Aldean delivers a moving portrayal of late-night loneliness and heartbreak. The lyrics capture the struggle of letting go after a painful goodbye, with midnight serving as the symbolic hour when memories become most vivid. Aldean’s protagonist turns to whiskey as a means of coping, suggesting that no matter how much he tries to move on during the day, the emptiness returns as night falls. The repeating motif of “runnin’ to your memory” underscores the persistent grip of lost love, while the familiar comfort of a drink becomes both a solace and a reminder of what’s missing. The song’s emotive storytelling and relatable themes resonate with anyone who has tried to outrun heartache in the quiet hours.
Song Credits
Artist: Jason Aldean
Release Year: 2024