Morning
Beck Lyrics
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Looked up this morning, saw the roses full of thorns
Guns are falling, they don't have nowhere to go
Oceans of diamonds always shine, smooth out below
Can we start it all over again, this morning?
I lost all my defenses, this morning
Won't you show me the way it used to be?
I've gone all around 'til there's nothing left to say
Wrote it all down into something that couldn't be said
I tore it all down and buried me underneath the wave
Can we start it all over again, this morning?
I let down my defenses, this morning
It was just you and me, this morning
I fought all my guesses, this morning
Won't you show me the way it could've been?
The song Morning by Beck is a contemplative and introspective piece about second chances and rebirth. The first stanza sets the tone with an analogy of a love light shining in the midst of a storm. The imagery of the roses full of thorns suggests that even beauty and love can be painful and difficult. The next line, "Guns are falling, they don't have nowhere to go" possibly alludes to violence and aggression reaching a point of impotence or exhaustion. The final line of the stanza, "Oceans of diamonds always shine, smooth out below" is an optimistic reminder that even in the midst of turmoil and darkness, there is still beauty and hope.
The chorus asks for a fresh start, a chance to recreate what was lost or missed before. "Can we start it all over again, this morning?" implies a desire to erase past mistakes and regrets, wipe the slate clean, and begin anew. The singer admits to having "lost all my defenses" and begs to be shown "the way it used to be." It is unclear if the "it" refers to a specific relationship or a general state of being.
The second stanza is more abstract and speaks to the pain of creating and communicating something that cannot be fully expressed. The singer has "gone all around 'til there's nothing left to say" and has written it down "into something that couldn't be said." The act of tearing it all down and burying oneself underneath the wave suggests a need for release and surrender.
The final chorus repeats the theme of vulnerability and a desire for guidance. The singer has let down their defenses and fought their guesses, but now looks to be shown "the way it could've been." The song ends on an unresolved note, leaving the listener to contemplate the possibilities for redemption and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning, found a love light in the storm
I woke up feeling vulnerable but found something pure and genuine amidst all the chaos.
Looked up this morning, saw the roses full of thorns
I realized that beauty can come with its own set of obstacles and challenges.
Guns are falling, they don't have nowhere to go
Violence and aggression have no place in this world and should be abandoned.
Oceans of diamonds always shine, smooth out below
Despite the rough waters, there is still beauty and value to be found in life.
Can we start it all over again, this morning?
I wish we could go back to a time when things were simpler and less complicated.
I lost all my defenses, this morning
I am feeling exposed and vulnerable, with nothing to hide behind.
Won't you show me the way it used to be?
I am asking for guidance and direction in returning to a more peaceful and innocent time.
I've gone all around 'til there's nothing left to say
I have explored all avenues and feel like I have exhausted all possible options.
Wrote it all down into something that couldn't be said
I have attempted to express my thoughts and feelings, but am struggling to put them into words.
I tore it all down and buried me underneath the wave
I have destroyed everything and am now drowning in the aftermath of my actions.
It was just you and me, this morning
There was a moment of intimacy and connection between two people.
I fought all my guesses, this morning
I have struggled with uncertainty and doubt, but have tried to stay strong and keep moving forward.
Won't you show me the way it could've been?
I am looking for an alternate reality, where things could have been different and better.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BECK HANSEN
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