I open up my door to greet the early morning sun
Closing it behind me and away I do run
To the meadow where the meadow lark
Is singing in the tree
In the meadow I go walking
In the early morning breeze

I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
Perched upon the petals of flowers growing wild
Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze

Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze

Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
To have a word with God in the early morning breeze

A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze

Overall Meaning

"Early Morning Breeze" is a song written by Dolly Parton, which depicts the beauty of nature in the early morning hours. The song opens up with the singer opening the door to the early morning sun and running towards the meadow. The meadow is blessed with the sight and sound of nature, with the meadow lark singing in the trees. The singer walks through the meadow, cupping her hands to catch the multi-colored butterfly while admiring the beauty of the flowers growing wild.

The meadow is a peaceful sanctuary where the singer feels safe and can contemplate the day ahead. She kneels down to her knees to speak with God, finding the courage to embrace the day. The beauty of the meadow helps her to find peace and happiness, as she sings about the "rainbow colored meadow kissed with the early morning sun."

The song depicts the power of nature and its ability to heal and rejuvenate. It also represents faith, gratitude, and the importance of embracing each moment of life. In essence, the song speaks to a longing for a peaceful coexistence between man and nature.

Line by Line Meaning

I open up my door to greet the early morning sun
I start my day by welcoming the sun and the new beginning it brings.

Closing it behind me and away I do run
I leave my worries behind and run towards the beauty of the meadow.

To the meadow where the meadow lark
I go to a peaceful meadow where the melody of the meadow lark fills the air.

Is singing in the tree
The meadow lark's song adds to the peaceful ambiance of the meadow.

In the meadow I go walking
I take a calming walk in the beautiful and serene meadow.

In the early morning breeze
The gentle breeze of the early morning adds to the tranquility of the meadow.

I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
I enjoy the beauty of the colorful butterfly that peacefully lands on my hand.

Perched upon the petals of flowers growing wild
The butterfly lands on the wild and free-growing flowers in the meadow.

Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
I let go of the butterfly and appreciate its freedom as it flies away.

To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze
The butterfly visits the flowers of the meadow during the peaceful early morning breeze.

Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The colorful flowers are beautifully illuminated by the early morning sun.

The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
I see different types of flowers such as the aster, dahlia, and geranium in the meadow.

Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
The morning dew is still present on the iris leaves, adding to the freshness of the morning.

Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
I take a reflective moment to look at the beauty of the meadow and how it affects me.

For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
The beauty of the meadow and the peaceful morning give me the courage to face the day ahead.

For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
I feel a deep sense of peace and appreciation, and kneel among the beautiful flowers.

To have a word with God in the early morning breeze
I take a moment of spiritual reflection and talk to God in the peaceful early morning breeze.

A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The meadow is beautifully colored and illuminated by the sun, giving it a rainbow-like appearance.

The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Different types of flowers such as the aster, dahlia, and geranium add to the beauty of the meadow.

Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
The morning dew is still present on the iris leaves, adding to the freshness of the morning.

In the meadow where I'm walking
I am walking in the peaceful and serene meadow.

In the early morning breeze
The gentle and calm breeze of the early morning adds to the tranquility of the meadow.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON

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