Nights in White Satin (Single Edit) Lyrics - The Moody Blues, London Festival Orchestra & Peter

Nights in White Satin, a timeless classic by The Moody Blues, beautifully blends rock music with orchestral elements, creating a unique and hauntingly evocative atmosphere. Released in 1967, the song has since become an enduring symbol of the psychedelic rock era. With its poetic lyrics and soul-stirring melody, the song explores themes of love, introspection, and the complexity of human emotions. The collaboration between the rock band and the London Festival Orchestra, under the musical direction of Peter Knight, resulted in a groundbreaking fusion of genres that continues to captivate listeners across generations.

[Verse 1]
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Beauty I'd always missed, with these eyes before
Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore

The lyrics of "Nights in White Satin" delve into the depths of human emotion and introspection. The speaker reflects on the profound experiences of life, contemplating the complexities of love, longing, and self-discovery. The mention of "nights in white satin" conjures an image of purity and elegance, contrasting with the inner turmoil expressed in the lyrics. The speaker grapples with a sense of incompleteness, as indicated by the line "never reaching the end." This feeling of unfulfilled longing is further emphasized by the letters never meant to be sent, representing unsaid words and unexpressed feelings.

[Verse 2]
Gazing at people, some hand in hand
Just what I'm going through, they can't understand
Some try to tell me thoughts they cannot defend
Just what you want to be, you will be in the end

The second verse captures the speaker's sense of isolation, observing people in relationships ("Gazing at people, some hand in hand") while feeling an inability to relate to their experiences. The struggle to articulate one's thoughts and desires, highlighted by "Some try to tell me thoughts they cannot defend," adds a layer of complexity to the narrative. The lyrics also touch upon the concept of destiny and self-realization, suggesting that individuals have the power to shape their own futures ("Just what you want to be, you will be in the end").

THE COMPLETE LYRICS

[Verse 1]
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Beauty I'd always missed, with these eyes before
Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore

[Chorus]
'Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, I love you

[Verse 2]
Gazing at people, some hand in hand
Just what I'm going through, they can't understand
Some try to tell me thoughts they cannot defend
Just what you want to be, you will be in the end

[Chorus]
And I love you
Yes, I love you
Ah, how I love you
Ah, how I love you

[Flute Solo]

[Verse 1]
Nights in white satin, never reaching the end
Letters I've written, never meaning to send
Beauty I've always missed, with these eyes before
Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore
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[Chorus]
'Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you
'Cause I love you
Yes, I love you
Oh, how I love you
Oh, how I love you

[Late Lament: Graeme Edge]

Breathe deep the gathering gloom
Watch lights fade from every room
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day's useless energy spent
Impassioned lovers wrestle as one
Lonely man cries for love and has none
New mother picks up and settles her son
Senior citizens wish they were young
Cold hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colours from our sight
Red is grey and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion?