About the Song
Ah, The Platters! Those smooth, soulful voices and catchy melodies are synonymous with the golden age of doo-wop. Among their many hits, Twilight Time, released in 1958, stands out as a romantic ode to stolen moments and the magic of reuniting with a loved one at the end of the day.
Twilight Time doesn’t rely on complex metaphors or grand pronouncements of love. Instead, it captures the beauty of a simple, everyday occurrence – the anticipation and joy of meeting your sweetheart as day fades into night. The opening line, “Heavenly shades of night are falling, It’s twilight time,” sets the mood with a touch of romantic mystery. The lyrics paint a picture of a world bathed in the soft glow of dusk, a time of day often associated with quiet intimacy and shared secrets.
The song’s true charm lies in the way it expresses the singer’s longing for their beloved. Phrases like “Out of the mist your voice is calling” and “I hear you my dear at twilight time” create a vivid image of anticipation and excitement. The doo-wop harmonies, a signature sound of The Platters, add a layer of sweetness and innocence to the song, perfectly capturing the youthful energy of first love.
Twilight Time isn’t just about stolen moments of romance, though. The lyrics also hint at a deeper connection. Lines like “Here in the afterglow of day, We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue” suggest a hidden relationship or perhaps a love that thrives outside the constraints of everyday life. This subtle ambiguity adds a layer of intrigue to the song, making it all the more captivating.
Musically, Twilight Time is a delightful blend of simplicity and sophistication. The gentle sway of the rhythm section creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The melody, carried by the soaring vocals of The Platters, is both catchy and surprisingly sophisticated, with unexpected chord changes that add a touch of depth.
Twilight Time remains a timeless classic. It’s a song that evokes feelings of nostalgia, romance, and the simple joy of spending time with someone you love. The Platters’ smooth vocals and the song’s infectious melody ensure that it will continue to capture hearts and inspire romantic rendezvous under the twilight sky for generations to come.
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Lyrics: “Twilight Time”
Heavenly shades of night are falling, it’s twilight time
Out of the mist your voice is calling, ’tis twilight time
When purple-colored curtains mark the end of day
I’ll hear you, my dear, at twilight timeDeepening shadows gather splendor as day is done
Fingers of night will soon surrender the setting sun
I count the moments darling till you’re here with me
Together at last at twilight timeHere, in the afterglow of day, we keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
And, in the sweet and same old way I fall in love again as I did thenDeep in the dark your kiss will thrill me like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me with dreams untold
Each day I pray for evening just to be with you
Together at last at twilight timeHere, in the afterglow of day, we keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
And, in the sweet and same old way I fall in love again as I did thenDeep in the dark your kiss will thrill me like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me with dreams untold
Each day I pray for evening just to be with you
Together at last at twilight time
Together at last at twilight time