Morning Glory
♫ Oasis Lyrics

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All your dreams are made
When you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade
Today's the day that all the world will see
Another sunny afternoon

Walking to the sound of my favorite tune
Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon

Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to rest your mind

You know you should so I guess you might as well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
You need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
Need a little time to wake up wake up

All your dreams are made
When you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade
Today's the day that all the world will see
Another sunny afternoon

Walking to the sound of my favorite tune
Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon

Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to rest your mind

You know you should so I guess you might as well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
You need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?

(I said) well
Need a little time to wake up wake up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Morning Glory" by Oasis are both introspective and aspirational. At its core, the song is about the struggle of dealing with life's challenges and pressures, which are often manifested in self-destructive behavior such as abusing drugs or cutting oneself. The lines "All your dreams are made when you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade" highlight the dangerous cycle of addiction, where a person's dreams and aspirations become entwined with their addiction.

However, the song also carries a hopeful message, suggesting that even in the darkest moments, there are reasons to keep going. The lines "Today's the day that all the world will see, another sunny afternoon" suggest that despite one's struggles, there is still beauty and joy to be found in life. The chorus repeats the phrase "need a little time to wake up, wake up," emphasizing the need to take a step back and find a way to cope with the challenges one is facing.

The bridge of the song adds yet another layer of complexity, with the lines "Walking to the sound of my favorite tune, tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon." This line is both a reference to The Beatles' song "Tomorrow Never Knows," and a reflection on the idea that we can never predict what the future holds, and that even in difficult times, there is always the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.

Overall, "Morning Glory" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that speaks to the struggles and triumphs of the human experience. It encourages listeners to take a step back and find hope in the face of adversity, and to recognize that even in the darkest moments, there is always the possibility of a better tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

All your dreams are made
All of your aspirations and desires are fulfilled

When you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade
When you're consumed by your appearance and addicted to self-harm

Today's the day that all the world will see
Today is the day when everything will be revealed to the world

Another sunny afternoon
It's another bright, cheerful day

Walking to the sound of my favorite tune
Walking while listening to my favorite music

Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon
The future is uncertain and unpredictable

Need a little time to wake up
Require a brief moment to become properly alert/situated

Need a little time to wake up wake up
Need two separate moments to become alert/situated

Need a little time to rest your mind
Require some brief relaxation for your mind

You know you should so I guess you might as well
You're aware that you should do something, so might as well do it

What's the story morning glory?
What's going on in your life?

Well
An expression to add emphasis or provide additional thought