In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Stacey Kent Lyrics
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While the whole wide world is fast asleep
You lie awake and think about the boy
And never ever think of counting sheep
When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
You'd be hers if only she would call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That's the time you miss her most of all
The song "In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning" is a melancholic ballad about a person who cannot stop thinking about their lost love even during the early hours of the morning. The lyrics describe a sense of loneliness and heartbreak that is palpable. The line "While the whole wide world is fast asleep, you lie awake and think about the boy" illustrates the all-encompassing nature of the singer's feelings, as even while the world is at rest, their mind is still occupied by the person they miss.
The second stanza of the song suggests that the singer's longing for their lost love is a lesson, something they have learned from and grown from. They wish that their love would call them and, in doing so, reunite them. The final line reaffirms the depth of the singer's feelings, positioning the early morning hours as the time when their longing is most acute.
Line by Line Meaning
In the wee small hours of the morning
During the quietest hours of the night when most people are asleep
While the whole wide world is fast asleep
While everyone else is sound asleep and unaware of your thoughts
You lie awake and think about the boy
You can't stop thinking about the person you have feelings for
And never ever think of counting sheep
You can't distract yourself from your thoughts by counting imaginary sheep
When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
After going through heartbreak and sadness, you've realized the need for love and companionship
You'd be hers if only she would call
You are willing to give your love if the person you desire would only reach out to you
In the wee small hours of the morning
During the quietest hours of the night when most people are asleep
That's the time you miss her most of all
During these quiet moments, the longing and desire for this person is stronger than ever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Hilliard, David Mann
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