Open my eyes to a new day, spreading my wings
Taking shots of Crown cause I'm going through things
Everybody got they hands out looking for green
Coattails getting heavy cause I'm living my dream
I'm trying to school these young niggas it ain't all what it seems
I still struggle just like you, and I still hustle just like you
But it just so happens that Big Pooh doing what he love to do
Get back to my work, cause I was penning on this piece last night
That'll drive these niggas berserk
Tiggalo hit me up, Pooh its time to murk
Throw on a pair of sweats, A1's, a white shirt
Headed back to the shop, back to the spot where the hits keep coming
Stack them up like bricks, you can call me the mason of shit
Foundation has been rock solid no replacing, ya dig?
No replacing my nig, on everything that I live
We gonna let this bitch ride to our trains collide
Or we fall off track, and ain't no bringing me back
And everything that go for you the same applies to Pat

Cause even though the birds ain't singin' and the sun ain't shinin'
It looks like a beautiful morning

Each day's another chance to do the things I could've
Done the day before, but I didn't and I known I should've
So I say a prayer for the gone for gooders
Who left this world, then kiss my girl "good mornin', shuga"
Another sunrise, and as much as I would love
To roll over on you I cannot do it because
The good Lord I prayed to him
And he said, "Niggas is listening now"
So I better have something to say to 'em
So I'mma tell 'em how it went down, man
Doin' shows for free goin' outta town, man
The way I almost broke down and, got a 9 to 5
Cause I had more press than the soundscans
This is the price that I pay for this music
And every word that I write is a testament to it
And if I had to go back, I wouldn't change a thing
Wouldn't re-cut it, re-edit, or change a frame
Cause it would not be fair, to turn my back on the struggle
When that exact same hustle got me here
Told niggas from the getup, we three the hard way
And Broadway's the only place you'll ever throw a set up
Speechless is all you'd be if we ever met up
I survived far to much now to ever let up, motherfucker

Cause even though the birds ain't singin' and the sun ain't shinin'
It looks like a beautiful morning

I went from niggas tellin' me I really shouldn't rhyme
To droppin' a cla-
Ay, hol' up man, hol' up, ayo
Ayo, Imma do it over, hol' on

Overall Meaning

In "Beautiful Morning," Little Brother's Phonte and Big Pooh acknowledge that despite the struggles they face every day, they have much to be thankful for. They open the song with Phonte saying, "Open my eyes to a new day, spreading my wings," indicating that he's ready to tackle new challenges. He then admits to taking shots of Crown Royal, likely to ease the stress of his worries. The verse goes on to describe how everybody seems to be looking for money, even as Phonte feels the weight of success on his coattails. He's no stranger to the struggles of the streets, but despite these difficulties, he's living his dream. The verse continues, and Phonte attempts to be a mentor to younger people, warning them that the entertainment industry isn't all sunshine and roses. He emphasizes the importance of hustle and hard work.

The chorus is where the song's message lands most strongly. Although the birds aren't singing, and the sun isn't shining, it still looks like a beautiful morning. This line resonates with anyone who has faced adversity but tried to focus on the positives in life.

The second verse begins with Big Pooh reflecting on missed opportunities. He wishes he could go back and do the things he should have done, but he can't. He thinks about people he's known who have passed away and then kisses his girlfriend good morning. He's grateful to be alive to experience a new day. Pooh then talks about the hard work he's put into his music career, including performing for free and traveling extensively. He's also dealt with the pressure of having a lot of media attention, which he likens to a double-edged sword. In the end, though, he's proud of what he's accomplished and wouldn't change a thing.

Overall, the song's message is clear. No matter how difficult things seem, there's still beauty in new days and in persevering through hardships.

Line by Line Meaning

Open my eyes to a new day, spreading my wings
Starting fresh with positive attitude and renewed spirit.

Taking shots of Crown cause I'm going through things
Turning to alcohol to cope with problems.

Everybody got they hands out looking for green
People always expecting something from the artist.

Coattails getting heavy cause I'm living my dream
Feeling the pressure of success and fame.

I'm trying to school these young niggas it ain't all what it seems
Trying to warn young people that success comes with a price.

I still struggle just like you, and I still hustle just like you
Acknowledging the struggles and hard work it took to get here.

But it just so happens that Big Pooh doing what he love to do
Feeling fortunate to be able to create music for a living.

Get back to my work, cause I was penning on this piece last night
Getting back to work after working on the song last night.

That'll drive these niggas berserk
Confident that this song will impress people.

Tiggalo hit me up, Pooh its time to murk
Getting a call from a collaborator to work on music.

Throw on a pair of sweats, A1's, a white shirt
Getting dressed to go to the studio to work.

Headed back to the shop, back to the spot where the hits keep coming
Going back to the studio where previous hits were made.

Stack them up like bricks, you can call me the mason of shit
Compared to a builder who stacks bricks, the artist stacks songs.

Foundation has been rock solid no replacing, ya dig?
The foundation of the artist's career is strong and can't be replaced.

No replacing my nig, on everything that I live
Can't replace the people who helped the artist succeed.

We gonna let this bitch ride to our trains collide
Planning to continue making music until their careers end.

Or we fall off track, and ain't no bringing me back
If their career fails, it can't be resurrected.

And everything that go for you the same applies to Pat
Applies to the whole team, not just the artist.

Cause even though the birds ain't singin' and the sun ain't shinin'
Despite the difficulties and challenges, still finding hope.

It looks like a beautiful morning
Finding positivity and optimism for the new day.

Each day's another chance to do the things I could've
Each day presents a new opportunity to achieve goals.

Done the day before, but I didn't and I known I should've
Regret for not taking advantage of past opportunities.

So I say a prayer for the gone for gooders
Remembering those who have passed on.

Who left this world, then kiss my girl "good mornin', shuga"
Showing affection for partner, cherishing their presence.

Another sunrise, and as much as I would love
Grateful for another day to live and create music.

To roll over on you I cannot do it because
Can't waste time and miss opportunities to work.

The good Lord I prayed to him
Seeking guidance and blessings from a higher power.

And he said, "Niggas is listening now"
Feeling that there's an audience listening and waiting for new music.

So I better have something to say to 'em
Making sure that new music is valuable and meaningful.

So I'mma tell 'em how it went down, man
Sharing personal experiences through music.

Doin' shows for free goin' outta town, man
Performing for free, willing to travel for opportunities.

The way I almost broke down and, got a 9 to 5
Considering giving up music and getting a typical job for stability.

Cause I had more press than the soundscans
Getting more attention than actual success would indicate.

This is the price that I pay for this music
Acknowledging the difficulties of making a living in the music industry.

And every word that I write is a testament to it
Music reflects the artist's struggles and experiences.

And if I had to go back, I wouldn't change a thing
No regrets for past decisions and experiences.

Wouldn't re-cut it, re-edit, or change a frame
Not wanting to change past music or experiences.

Cause it would not be fair, to turn my back on the struggle
Not wanting to forget past struggles that led to success.

When that exact same hustle got me here
Current success was a result of past hard work.

Told niggas from the getup, we three the hard way
Working hard with the whole team to achieve success.

And Broadway's the only place you'll ever throw a set up
Broadway, referencing the location of the studio where they work on music.

Speechless is all you'd be if we ever met up
Confident in their music and abilities to create great songs.

I survived far to much now to ever let up, motherfucker
Surviving past struggles gives the artist confidence to keep working hard.

Cause even though the birds ain't singin' and the sun ain't shinin'
Despite the difficulties and challenges, still finding hope.

It looks like a beautiful morning
Finding positivity and optimism for the new day.

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