Carolina in the Morning
Al Jolson Lyrics


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Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina
In the morning
No one could be sweeter than my sweetie when I meet her
In the morning

When a morning glory
Went around the door
Whispering pretty stories
I long to hear once more

Rolling with my girly, where the dew is pearly early
In the morning
Butterflies all flutter up, and kiss each little buttercup
At dawning

If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day
I'd make a wish, and here's what I'd say
"Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina
In the morning"

When a morning glory
Wind around the door
Whispering pretty stories
I long to hear once more

Rolling with my girly, where the dew is pearly early
In the morning
Butterflies all flutter up, and kiss each little buttercup
At dawning

If I had Aladdin's lamp only a day
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say




"Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina
In the morning"

Overall Meaning

In Al Jolson's song "Carolina in the Morning," the lyrics depict the joy and contentment of being in North Carolina, particularly in the morning. The opening lines "Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning" convey the idea that being in North Carolina during the daybreak is one of the greatest things that the singer could experience. The second line refers to the singer's "sweetie" who is described as being incredibly sweet and pleasant when they meet in the morning. The third line of the song refers to a morning glory, a flower that blooms and withers in a single day. The singer remembers this flower as "whispering pretty stories" around the door, indicating a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past.


The fourth line of the song "rolling with my girly where the dew is pearly early in the morning" depicts the image of two people, likely a couple, enjoying a romantic morning together in North Carolina. The line "butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup at dawning" describes the beauty of nature, as the butterflies and buttercups come to life in the peaceful morning light of North Carolina. Finally, the last lines of the song depict the singer's desire for something unattainable. If the singer had Aladdin's lamp for just one day, he would wish to be in North Carolina in the morning, indicating that the beauty and joy of that moment are unmatched.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina In the morning
There's no better feeling than being in the state of Carolina when the day is just beginning.


No one could be sweeter than my sweetie when I meet her In the morning,
My significant other is the absolute sweetest when we greet each other in the morning.


When a morning glory Went around the door Whispering pretty stories I long to hear once more.
The morning glory, a flower that blooms in the morning, represents the beauty of the new day and all the potential it holds. I am nostalgic for the wonderful things I've experienced in the past and hope to experience again.


Rolling with my girly where the dew is pearly early In the morning.
I enjoy being with my girlfriend during the early morning hours when the dew on the grass is still present.


Butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup At dawning.
As the sun begins to rise, butterflies are drawn to the flowers, which they gently touch with their wings before continuing their journey.


If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say:
If I had one day to make a wish with Aladdin's mythical lamp, here's what it would be.


Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina In the morning!
Again, the beauty of Carolina in the early hours of the day is unparalleled in my opinion.


When a morning glory Wind around the door Whispering pretty stories I long to hear once more.
This verse is repeated, emphasizing the recurring themes of nostalgia, beauty, and the magic of the morning hours.


Rolling with my girly where the dew is pearly early In the morning.
Once again, I'm expressing my enjoyment of spending time with my girlfriend in the morning, when the world is waking up and anything feels possible.


Butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup At dawning.
This line is repeated again, further emphasizing the magical quality of the morning hours and the beauty of nature.


If I had Aladdin's lamp only a day I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say:
This line is repeated, reminding the listener that I have a specific wish in mind that I would want to come true.


Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina In the morning.
The song ends with the same lyrics as it opened, reiterating my love for the state of Carolina in the early hours of the day.




Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson

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