Lyrics:

Verse 1

You clock in as the sun goes down,
The factory hums, it’s the only sound,
You wipe the sweat off your brow,
You made it through the day somehow.

Pre-Chorus

The boss is yelling, but you just grin,
You know you got a fight within,
Punching numbers and stacking crates,
Dreaming of those pearly gates.
(Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…”)

Chorus (Hook)

You worked all day to keep that devil away,
And if you give up now, no it just won’t pay,
What you gonna need is a spiritual lift,
While you’re working on the midnight shift,
Crying tears on your knees,
Working in the midnight hour,
Overcoming victories.
(Psalm 30:5 – “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”)

Verse 2

Lunch break, you bow your head,
Thanking God for daily bread,
Sally’s gossiping by the vending machine,
But you stay focused on the unseen.
(Matthew 6:11 – “Give us this day our daily bread.”)

Pre-Chorus

Fred’s complaining ‘bout the overtime,
You just keep on in your prime,
Humming hymns beneath your breath,
Dodging trials, dodging death.
(James 1:12 – “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation…”)

Chorus (Hook)

You worked all day to keep that devil away,
And if you give up now, no it just won’t pay,
What you gonna need is a spiritual lift,
While you’re working on the midnight shift,
Crying tears on your knees,
Working in the midnight hour,
Overcoming victories.
(Psalm 30:5 – “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”)

Bridge

The clock strikes twelve, the night gets cold,
But you’ve got faith, and you’re feeling bold,
A whispered prayer, a silent plea,
Lord, help me be what I should be.
(Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”)

Verse 3

Janitor sweeping, singing a tune,
Stars are shining, night’s in full bloom,
You nod and smile, you’re not alone,
This midnight shift is your battle zone.
(Proverbs 17:22 – “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine…”)

Pre-Chorus

Bumps and bruises, aches and pain,
But in your heart, there’s no refrain,
You know the Lord is by your side,
Guiding you through this midnight ride.
(Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me…”)

Chorus (Hook)

You worked all day to keep that devil away,
And if you give up now, no it just won’t pay,
What you gonna need is a spiritual lift,
While you’re working on the midnight shift,
Crying tears on your knees,
Working in the midnight hour,
Overcoming victories.
(Psalm 30:5 – “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”)

Outro

Morning’s coming, the dawn is near,
You made it through another year,
With faith and humor, you’ve done your part,
Working the midnight shift with a grateful heart.