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The Mood Of Midnight

About Album

Backing Vocals – Bridgette Bryant, Gary Taylor, Marva Hicks
Executive-Producer – Louise C. West
Guitar – Doc Powell
Layout [Album Layout], Graphics – Unknown Origin
Mastered By – Steve Marcussen
Percussion – Debra Dobkin
Photography By – Lori Dorn
Producer – Gary Taylor, Ross (The Dr.) Donaldson
Recorded By, Mixed By – Ross (The Dr.) Donaldson
Saxophone – Keith Fiddmont
Trumpet – Ray Brown
Written-By, Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Keyboards – Gary Taylor

Recorded & Mixed at Ameraycan Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles, CA.
All songs published by Morning Crew Music, Inc. / EMI / Virgin Music, Inc. (BMI), except “Special” & “The Mood Of Midnight” published by Morning Crew Music (BMI)

Duration – 01:06:09

Artist: Gary Taylor
Labels: Morning Crew Music, Virgin Music
Release Date: 1995
Genre: R&B

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Tracklist

1. In Search Of
2. Where Do We Go
3. Special (Featuring Bridgette Bryant)
4. Don't Go There
5. Who We Are
6. Time's Run Out of Time
7. Special (Reprise)
8. One Day at a Time
9. The Mood of Midnight
10. I Will Be Here (Featuring Marva Hicks)
11. Think About Me
12. Rest My Lips
13. Time's Run Out of Time (Keith Fiddmont...Sax)

Available Lyrics

In Search Of

( 1st verse )
I saw you standing down - the wanted ads today
Trying to find that someone - who brings meaning to your life

Don't believe what you see - is what you're gonna get
Sometimes the wanted ads - are painted full of lies

Chorus
Single woman --- in search of ---
Single man --- in search of ---

Single woman --- in search of ---
Single man --- in search of ---

B sect.
Solitary frame of mind is gone
I'm looking for the one who wants to makes it feel like love
It's really not so hard to understand
You're the single woman - I'm the single man

( 2nd verse )
No more sleepless nights - no more time alone
Got to find that someone - who makes it feel like home

What you're gonna get - is there for you to choose
Beats living with the loneliness - that's giving you the blues

(Take Double Chorus)

B sect.
Solitary frame of mind is gone
I'm looking for the one who wants to make it feel like love
There really isn't much to understand
You're the single woman - I'm the single man

(Chorus Out)

Where Do We Go

( 1st verse )
Do you really want me - like you say you need me
Are we living down the road
Broken concentration - coupled with frustration
Leaves no room for us to grow

Was it ever pleasing - was it worth believing
we could find it in ourselves
Love played in fractions - tempered with distractions
leaves me wanting something else

Chorus
Where do we go --- from here
Will we ever know buried in confusion
Where do we go --- from here
Where do we go

Where do we go --- from here
Is it who we are - is just illusion
Where do we go --- from here
Where do we go - from here

B sect.
Do I really want to see that side of you
or is it better left alone
Is it wrong for me to live within a dream
after all the love is gone

( 2nd verse )
Changing up the rules when - feelings start to kick in
Leaves know room for us to grow
Do we make it better - playing love to the letter
Will we ever come to know

(Chorus)

(Take B sect. - Solo - Chorus out)

Special (Featuring Bridgette Bryant)

( 1st verse )
I would like to take a minute of your time just to let you know
How your thoughtfulness - and tender ways caused my love to grow
And in the evening when I settle down
I have more than just my peace of mind - knowing you're around

Chorus
You're special - so very special
You're a special part of my life

( 2nd verse )
Can't explain the feel that I get when you touch my hand
Cause the love that flows from you to me - is more than I can stand
And like it's been said many times before
With every day that passes by - I'm loving you more and more

*ChorusYou're special - so very special
You're a special part of my life
So very special --- you're a special part of my life

B sect.
Even if the time should come where we should be apart
It won't bother me - cause you're right here in my heart
Here's hoping that the moments shared will always be enough
I know it will - as long as there's love

( 3rd verse )
I don't need to know all the answers we're yet to find
I only want to live for the love you placed on my mind
And like its been said so many times before
With every day that passes by - I'm loving you more and more

(Take *Chorus)

Tag Out
Never had a love so right
gonna love you for the rest of my life - you are - so special
I just want to let you know
you caused my love to grow - you are - so special

Don't Go There

( 1st verse )
I'm not -- dime a dozen guy
I'm making every effort -- to love you right
Wish that you could see you - the way I see you - through my eyes

No anger - can stand the test of time
I'd never choose to be - your love denied
I belong to you - now and forever - yes I do (baby)

B sect.
Cause when it comes - down - to good old fashion love
No one can speak the way I feel for you
Even in the heat - of all of your aggression
You are my passion - this is my confession

Chorus
Know that I'm into - all that I give you -
Don't go there on me
I'm making it easy - if you want to please me -
Don't go there

Stay for the minute - and all that is in it -
Don't go there on me
Keep it right there baby - don't let the love fade -
Don't go there

( 2nd verse )
I'm part - of evolution man
No one will ever touch - things I understand
I would never - choose to do you wrong - that's not me baby

B sect.
Cause when it comes - down - to good old fashion love
no one can speak the way I feel for you
Even in the heat - of your worst aggression
You are my passion - this is my confession

(Chorus - Breakdown - Chorus out)

Who We Are

( 1st verse )
Not so long ago
somewhere down a sacred road - I committed to you
Love was held at hand
as we began to place demands - attempting to prove

B sect.
All at once - we were through
with no explanation
Toying with - open doors
trapped with no direction
Do we know - what we want
of temporary pleasure
Can we stand - through this time
or is it gone forever

Chorus
We need to take this time out
in order for us to find out - who we are

Baby we need this time out
in order for us to find out - who we are

( 2nd verse )
What I see in you
is only a reflection of - what I see in myself
It's clear that you and I would never want to live this life - with anyone else

(Take B sect. - Double Chorus - Solo - Chorus Out)

Time's Run Out of Time

( 1st verse )
Somewhere inside of my private life
made the decision to take my time
Cause I'm lost in the matters of love
and it seems like at times - I'm so out of touch

With all the things that you're gonna need
Just how to love you but not exceed
Cause I don't want to scare you away
and I know there are moments - when love's too much to take

B sect.
Don't wanna be alone on this cloud
Won't give my love out of spite
And as I face this reality - truth steps into the light

Chorus
Maybe my time - has run out of time
Maybe my time is - running out of time --- running out

Maybe baby my time - has run out of time
Maybe my time is - running out of time --- running out

( 2nd verse )
Don't like the feeling of losing hope
Can't face this emptiness in my soul
When my spirit cries out in the night
Saying maybe there's just - one last reason left to fight

For all the things that I want with you
Give up my heart as living proof
Cause I know that's the chance I must take
And the thought I could lose - makes it oh so hard to face

(Take B sect. - Chorus - Solo - chorus Out)

Special (Reprise)

( 1st verse )
I would like to take a minute of your time just to let you know
How your thoughtfulness - and tender ways caused my love to grow
And in the evening when I settle down
I have more than just my peace of mind - knowing you're around

Chorus
You're special - so very special
You're a special part of my life

( 2nd verse )
Can't explain the feel that I get when you touch my hand
Cause the love that flows from you to me - is more than I can stand
And like it's been said many times before
With every day that passes by - I'm loving you more and more

*ChorusYou're special - so very special
You're a special part of my life
So very special --- you're a special part of my life

B sect.
Even if the time should come where we should be apart
It won't bother me - cause you're right here in my heart
Here's hoping that the moments shared will always be enough
I know it will - as long as there's love

( 3rd verse )
I don't need to know all the answers we're yet to find
I only want to live for the love you placed on my mind
And like its been said so many times before
With every day that passes by - I'm loving you more and more

(Take *Chorus)

Tag Out
Never had a love so right
gonna love you for the rest of my life - you are - so special
I just want to let you know
you caused my love to grow - you are - so special

One Day at a Time

( 1st verse )
Emotional roller coaster - that's what I am
Sometimes I care a lot
Sometimes I just don't give a damn

If you're gonna take me - take me as I am
A day at a time

I let my feelings run - in the name of love
Sometimes I'm satisfied
Sometimes I just don't get enough

Where ever we're going
We don't have to rush - to get in a line - let's do it baby

Chorus
One day at a time
we can make this work together
One day at a time
love was meant to last forever
One day at a time
you and me baby
A day at a time

( 2nd verse )
Misunderstanding - that's not what I'm about
Sometimes I'm in
Sometimes I'm all the way out

As for my love for you - there should be no doubt
I'm down for you baby --- yes I am

(Chorus - Breakdown {One Day} - chorus out)

© 1998 Morning Crew Music Inc.

The Mood of Midnight

( 1st verse )
No secrets in my feelings - rough time to be alone
Let's make the safe assumption - love won't happen on its own
My heart clings to the moment - you come into view
This is where I am baby - in my thoughts of you

Love holds distinctive purpose - love's not a by the way
Things that are meant to happen - always seem to have their day
If what my mind keeps saying lends itself to truth
It's going to be a long night baby - if I spend it with you

Chorus
Getting through the mood of --- midnight
When that heat from love comes creeping up
In the middle of the night

In that deep down place where passion takes hold
You know you have to fight
Getting through the mood of --- midnight

B sect.
I'm reaching for that place - hidden in the frame
I've no desire to control
If there's a way for us to settle without games
Baby that's the love I want to know

( 2nd verse )
No thoughts will get beyond this - romantic frame of mind
When love set into motion - passion isn't far behind
Let there be no confusion in these things I say
I don't want to live baby - my life away

(Take Chorus -B sect. - Chorus Out)

I Will Be Here (Featuring Marva Hicks)

( 1st verse )
No one sees the picture of the loneliness and pain
that grows inside
No on ever really tried to care the way I do

I can not explain the reasoning that keeps you in my life
But I do know - I'm not letting you go

It's easier to open up my heart when love comes in
this way
But still at times I find it makes me so afraid

Forever is the word that comes to mind when I
think of you and me
I want you baby --- for always

Chorus
Never let the words you hear bring doubt into your heart
I will be here
You should always know I planned to keep you from the start
I will be here for you

Never let a moment pass where you won't come to see
I will be here
I forever live to hold this love close to me
I will be here for you

( 2nd verse )
Everything I could ever want in life - all points
back to you
Never has my focus played a part so clear

Knowing what I know of love - and the things that lovers do
Leads me to know - I'm not letting you go

(Take Chorus - Solo - Chorus Out)

Think About Me

( 1st verse )
I think about you and me - and everything we could be
makes me hungry for your love
There'll never be a place in time - where I won't try to find
a way to get closer to you

Do you feel being all alone - living in separate homes
makes it hard to know what's going on
Are you spending empty night - go to bed leaving on the lights
Girl that ain't no way to carry on

B sect.
One thing stands as true -
As sure as the ground I stand on
I'll be here for you -
Now and forever baby
Don't be left alone -
Come share this love with me
Give your heart a home -
Won't you please

Chorus
Think about me --- baby
When you can't sleep at night --
Cause it leaves you feeling just like something's missing
Think about me --- baby
Think about me -- I'm the one who loves you

Think about me --- baby
When the day has got you down
And there's no one else around you can turn to
Think about me --- baby
Think about me - know that I love you

( 2nd verse )
Don't try to go against the grain - that can only make your life a strain Loving you was meant to be easy
I was yours from the start - gave in when you took my heart
I'm only one who wants to please you

(B Sect. - Chorus - Breakdown - Chorus Out)

©1995 Morning Crew Music Inc.

Rest My Lips

( 1st verse )
How Do I compose My thoughts -- where do I begin
Knowing what I know about myself --
this could be the end

Never has a human face -- cut so deep into my heart
Baby this fear -- running through my mind
is what's keeping us apart

B sect.
I don't want to chase you away --
and I don't want you to think less of me

Holding back can be a big mistake -
and the pressure -- keeps on building

Chorus
We don't have to kiss ---
I just want to rest my lips on your lips
We don't have to touch at all
I just want to stand here close to you

We don't have to kiss
I just want to rest my lips on your lips
We don't have to touch at all
I just want to be right here with you

( 2nd verse )
Now that we're all alone -- do I take the fall
should I try to pass it off as something else
or face the fact that I --- I want it all

I can only ask of you -- what I hope you want from me
In this moment when passion calls
I'm a slave of what's to be

(B sect. - Chorus Out)

© 1995 Morning Crew Music Inc.

Time's Run Out of Time (Keith Fiddmont...Sax)

( 1st verse )
Somewhere inside of my private life
made the decision to take my time
Cause I'm lost in the matters of love
and it seems like at times - I'm so out of touch

With all the things that you're gonna need
Just how to love you but not exceed
Cause I don't want to scare you away
and I know there are moments - when love's too much to take

B sect.
Don't wanna be alone on this cloud
Won't give my love out of spite
And as I face this reality - truth steps into the light

Chorus
Maybe my time - has run out of time
Maybe my time is - running out of time --- running out

Maybe baby my time - has run out of time
Maybe my time is - running out of time --- running out

( 2nd verse )
Don't like the feeling of losing hope
Can't face this emptiness in my soul
When my spirit cries out in the night
Saying maybe there's just - one last reason left to fight

For all the things that I want with you
Give up my heart as living proof
Cause I know that's the chance I must take
And the thought I could lose - makes it oh so hard to face

(Take B sect. - Chorus - Solo - chorus Out)