Morning After
Howie Day Lyrics

calcutta streams from porch life
The atmosphere is somber and reflective as we sit on the porch and observe the cityscape in the distance.

where we opened up our party gifts
We received gifts at our party, but it seems they haven't added much to our overall joy.

and you fell down the stairs on purpose
You purposefully fell down the stairs, perhaps to stir up attention or to mask your true feelings.

and you drive to europe in the rain
You're willing to venture out of your comfort zone and face obstacles like driving in the rain to pursue your dreams.

your hair is done up (but no one's gonna see it)
You've put effort into your appearance, but you're not receiving any recognition for it.

maybe you should take me home
Perhaps taking me home would result in deeper connection and intimacy between us.

what could be so wonderful about this
You're pondering over what's so great about the situation we're in.

what could be so wonderful?
You're questioning the happiness and fulfillment that this situation is bringing you.

the half light wakes you up the morning after
You wake up in the dim light of the early morning, possibly feeling a sense of confusion and dissatisfaction about the previous night's events.

fall down with me
Let's let go of our guards and be vulnerable together.

and roll around now
Let's engage in physical intimacy and forget about the outside world for a moment.

find out about the music
Let's explore each other's musical interests and find common ground.

is the cd jammed or upside down
Are you experiencing internal strife or confusion, possibly preventing you from fully enjoying the moment?

i'd really like to feel you with dinner
I want to connect with you on a deeper, more intimate level over a shared meal.

and we're sitting on a city bench
We're taking a moment to appreciate the urban environment around us.

together in a tourist town
We're experiencing this new place together, perhaps hoping to create lasting memories.

if the fashion ad were here you'd be in it
You exude beauty and confidence, to the point where you could be a model in a fashion advertisement.

girl is cold but so is he
You're both uninvested in the situation, possibly putting up walls to prevent any further hurt or disappointment.

but he's still warm she's way too kind
Despite being unenthusiastic, there's still a level of comfort and goodwill between you two.

when you walked in the morning after
When you arrived in the morning, there were likely ambiguous and unclear emotions between us.

looking good and you know it
You're confident and self-assured in your appearance and demeanor.

i'm closing my eyes and i'm spinning
I'm turning off my mind and allowing myself to be present in the moment.

spin me away away
Let's escape from reality together, even if it's just for a little while.

i don't know if i should stay but
I'm conflicted about whether or not to continue pursuing this relationship, as it's unclear what our future would hold.

what do i do when you say
I'm uncertain about how to react or respond when you express your feelings or thoughts.

it's okay (listen to me) she's insane
I'm trying to justify the situation and my actions, perhaps overlooking any potential red flags or warnings.