Morning Dew
Angus Mohr Lyrics
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Walk me out in the morning dew today
I can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey
I can't walk you out in the morning dew, at all
Thought I heard a young girl cry 'Mama'
Thought I heard a young girl cry today
I didn't hear no young girl crying 'Mama, mama, mama'
Thought I heard a young boy cry
I thought I heard a young man cry today
I didn't hear no young boy cry
You didn't hear no young man cry
Now, there is no more morning dew
Now, there is no more morning dew
What they've been saying all these years was not true
Now, there's no more morning dew
No, no, no, no more
No, no, no, no more
No more morning dew
No more morning dew
The song "Morning Dew" by Angus Mohr is a rendition of the classic folk ballad that was written by Canadian folk singer Bonnie Dobson in 1962. The song is a reflection on a nuclear apocalypse and the aftermath of destruction. The opening line, "Walk me out in the morning dew my honey," is a metaphor for the end of the world. The morning dew is a symbol of new beginnings and each day's freshness, but it will no longer exist in the aftermath of the apocalypse. The singer of the song, who is perhaps a survivor, is urging their loved one to walk with them before it is too late.
As the song progresses, it becomes evident that the singer has heard cries of despair and hopelessness from a young girl and boy who are no longer living, as represented by the lines "Thought I heard a young girl cry 'Mama'" and "Thought I heard a young boy cry." These lines highlight the tragedy of the apocalypse and the human cost of war. The final lines of the song, "Now, there is no more morning dew. What they've been saying all these years was not true," suggest that humanity has been deceived in some way about the inevitability of nuclear destruction.
In conclusion, "Morning Dew" is a poignant and somber contemplation on the horrors of war, the fragility of life, and the need for humanity to seek a better world. The song urges listeners to reflect on the cost of violence and the importance of peace and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk me out in the morning dew my honey
Please come walk with me outside while there is still dew on the ground
Walk me out in the morning dew today
Let's walk outside while the morning dew is still present
I can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey
I am unable to walk with you outside in the morning dew
I can't walk you out in the morning dew, at all
I cannot walk with you outside while there is still dew on the ground
Thought I heard a young girl cry 'Mama'
I believed I heard a female child crying out for her mother
Thought I heard a young girl cry today
I thought I heard a young girl crying out today
I didn't hear no young girl crying 'Mama, mama, mama'
I did not hear any young girl crying and asking for her mother
I didn't hear no young girl cry at all
I did not hear any young girl crying whatsoever
Thought I heard a young boy cry
I thought I heard a male child crying
I thought I heard a young man cry today
I believed I heard a young man crying out today
I didn't hear no young boy cry
I did not hear any young male crying
You didn't hear no young man cry
You did not hear any young male crying
Now, there is no more morning dew
Currently, there is no more moisture on the ground in the morning
What they've been saying all these years was not true
What people have been saying for all these years was not accurate
No more morning dew
There is no longer any dew on the ground in the morning
No, no, no, no more
There is definitely no more morning dew
No more morning dew
The morning dew has completely vanished
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Written by: BONNIE DOBSON, TIM ROSE
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