Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song on the back of my ticket envelope as I was flying back to Calif. after spending 5 wonderful days and nights with someone I dearly loved, but, ultimately would never see again. I will ALWAYS have the song. "Thank You, Jan"

Lyrics

Midnight Flight

Verse 1

Making the run from the west coast
Hearing your voice in my head
It's driving my need to be with you
Missing my place in your bed
Heading out over the Rockies
Fighting the sleep from my eyes
I whisper your name in the darkness
No reply

Chorus

I'm on a MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
A darkened window seat with no view
Look out and see your reflection
Baby, tell me what to do
I'm on a MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
Anticipating our rendezvous
You're calling me home, calling me home
Calling me home to you

Verse 2

I'm growing weary I can't sleep
Losing reality
Drifting between these emotions
That won't set me free
One more hour out of Dallas
Baby, if only you knew
I've had only your face in a picture
To hold on to

Chorus 2

I'm on a MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
A darkened window seat with no view
Look out and see your reflection
Baby, what am I to do
I'm on a MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
Anticipating our rendezvous
You're calling me home, calling me home
Calling me home to you

Bridge

Dreams of your arms around me
I awake but I can't forget
Hoping you'll be there to meet me
Will we be just one silhouette
I see your face and our eyes meet
And the doubts simply fade away
You're calling me home, calling me home
Calling me home to stay
I hear you calling me home, calling me home
Baby, I'm on my way (Inst)

Verse 3

A MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
A window seat with no view
I feel you here beside me
Baby, what am I to do
I need the touch of your body
Love the look in your eyes
I reach for you in the darkness
How you hypnotize

Chorus 3

I'm on a MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
A darkened window seat with no view
Reach out to touch your reflection
I need to talk to you
I'm on a MIDNIGHT FLIGHT from the west coast
Anticipating our rendezvous
You're calling me home, calling me home
Calling me home to you

Outro

You're calling me home, calling me home
Calling me home to you
I hear you calling me home, calling me home
Calling me home,.......calling me home to stay
Yeah, you're calling me home

CP 1999 David Thompson