Deep Hit of Morning Sun
Primal Scream Lyrics
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Summer girl
Suicidal
Beautiful
I can see
Death in me
Death in you
Love is good
Shine on me
Shine on everyone
Black is the color
Deep hit of morning sun
Lose your friends
One by one
To the needle
To the gun
To the virus
To the bomb
To slow death
To fast burn
Shine on me
Shine on everyone
Black is the color
Deep hit of morning sun
The opening lines "Hey there girl, Summer girl, Suicidal, Beautiful" portray a paradoxical imagery of a girl who is attractive but also battling suicidal thoughts. It suggests that the girl's inner turmoil is hidden behind her externally good-looking appearance. The following lines, "I can see Death in me, Death in you, Love is good" signify the band accepting mortality as a part of life and recognizing the same in the girl. The line "Love is good" could either suggest that love is the only thing that gives meaning to life, or that love is easy, and accepting death is hard.
As the song progresses, the lyrics discuss the loss of friends "to the needle, to the gun, to the virus, to the bomb, to slow death, to fast burn." The powerful imagery shows the pain of being left behind as the people around the singer succumb to different kinds of death. The chorus "Shine on me, Shine on everyone, Black is the color, Deep hit of morning sun" could either suggest that the singer is seeking hope and positivity in a world that is dominated by darkness, or that the singer is embracing darkness and suggesting that even in the darkest of times, the sun will rise, offering a new day, and perhaps another chance at life.
In conclusion, 'Deep Hit of Morning Sun' is a song that presents a unique contrast between light and dark. The lyrics capture the band's perception of accepting the reality of mortality and finding the beauty within it. The paradoxical imagery in the song and the vivid depiction of death provide an intriguing experience that urges listeners to reflect on their own mortality and the meaning of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there girl
Addressing a female person
Summer girl
A girl associated with summer, symbolizing happiness and freedom
Suicidal
Having the urge or desire to commit suicide due to emotional pain or distress
Beautiful
Attractive in a pleasing way
I can see
Perceiving, acknowledging or understanding something through sight
Death in me
Death is a part of the singer's life or their thoughts and emotions
Death in you
The realization that death could be a part of the listener's life or thoughts and emotions
Love is good
Love is positive, desirable and something to be celebrated
Shine on me
Asking for someone/something to bring light or positivity in the artist's life
Shine on everyone
Wishing for all to experience this light or positivity
Black is the color
Black is a symbol of darkness, grief, and mourning
Deep hit of morning sun
A moment of realization or insight, like a flash of light, that brings hope or a sense of renewal
Lose your friends
Friends, who typically provide support and connection, can be lost through various means of self-destruction
One by one
The loss of friends can happen over time or individually
To the needle
Symbolizing the dangerous appeal of drug addiction, which can lead to self-harm and isolation
To the gun
Symbolizing the act of suicide, which is often associated with intense emotional pain and hopelessness
To the virus
Symbolizing sickness, which can lead to death and isolation
To the bomb
Symbolizing the destruction and devastation of war or trauma
To slow death
The persistent and gradual decline of one's physical, emotional, or mental state
To fast burn
The sudden and violent end to one's life, often associated with suicide or murder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN DUFFY, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES, GARY MOUNFIELD, ROBERT YOUNG
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Gavin Boyter
Gondry's one of my biggest influences - the man's a genius and a surprisingly modest chap (well he was when I had the pleasure of itnerviewing him)
Peter Tucker
Gavin this is one of my all time favorite videos. I remember I downloaded it in High School and would watch it on loop. Love it! Keep making great art!
Bradley Jordan
Wow, very impressive. 5 stars ...
Denholm Motorsport
I remember very vividly when the filming of this video happened. That's myself and a few mates skateboarding at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh. We very much loved the opportunity to take part and the video is awesome!
Gavin Boyter's Unforeseen Tales
Hey - nice to hear from you. I made 3 videos after this and then my music video career burnt out like a lighter-fluid soaked magazine!
Denholm Motorsport
@Gavin Boyter's Unforeseen Tales Aww that's not good to hear mate! You seemed like a very well put together director so I'm shocked that the case! Hope you're doing well now though! Thanks again for including us in making some history 👍
Marcus Clements
Strange and beautiful work.
Gavin Boyter
Thanks Ariete. Very kind of you.
kitlindsay1980
Great video, i know this because i was in it, i was kissing boy, A.K.A. Chris Walker, lol, keep up the good work, it was so much fun to do!!! :o)
Владимир Путин
Brilliant