At the age of 17 and after eschewing art school in favor of a music degree, Calvi began to learn her trade and started to assemble musical partnerships. In 2006, she met percussionist and harmonium player Mally Harpaz and later recruited drummer Daniel Maiden-Wood. Her initial gigs took place in and around London in late 2008 and 2009. The release of her debut single, "Jezebel," in the fall of 2010 was an electric cover version of the Edith Piaf standard.
The young Calvi soon captured the attention of Domino Records' boss Lawrence Bell after a glowing reference from former Coral guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones, who had witnessed one of Calvi's gigs in Manchester. Bell quickly signed her to his label. Ryder-Jones was not the only celebrity admirer of Calvi's, an acquaintance with the aforementioned Brian Eno similarly urged him to listen to this emerging talent. After hearing Calvi's raw and unplugged performances on The Attic Sessions (the early demos that she recorded on an 8-track in her parent's attic), the distinguished producer soon became her mentor and unofficial cheerleader.
Calvi entered Black Box Studios in France with the much-lauded producer Rob Ellis to record her self-titled debut album in 2010. Using vintage analog equipment, Calvi created a velvet Wall of Sound that justified the hype in the buildup to its 2011 release.
Her second album "One Breath" was released in October 2013. It was produced by John Congleton across two locations - Box Box Studios in France and Elmwood Recording Studios in Texas. The first single taken from the record was "Eliza".
Morning Light
Anna Calvi Lyrics
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Morning light
Morning light
Morning light
All my life
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
I stand in the day for my feeling to rise
All my life
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
No lies in wait
Now thy day lies in wait
Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin
Morning light
Morning light
Morning light
All my life
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
Farewell rise in the morning goodbye
Morning light
Morning light
Morning light
All my life
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
But you never be in love
Farewell rise in the morning goodbye
The song "Morning Light" by Anna Calvi revolves around the theme of unrequited love. The repetition of "Morning Light" at the beginning of each verse may represent a hope of a new day and a new opportunity for love, but the following lines paint a picture of disappointment and unfulfilled desires. The line "But you never be in love" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the pain of loving someone who will not or cannot return those feelings.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines as the beginning of the song, but with a sense of finality in the line "Farewell rise in the morning goodbye." This may imply a sense of resignation or acceptance that the relationship will never work out.
The line "Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin" is a reference to the David Bowie song "Joe the Lion" and may symbolize the idea that stealing or copying someone else's love does not lead to true happiness.
Overall, "Morning Light" is a melancholic and heartfelt song about the pain of unrequited love and the struggle to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning light
The beginning of a new day and a new opportunity
Morning light
Continuing to emphasize the importance of starting each day fresh
Morning light
A reminder to embrace the light, positivity, and hope each morning
Morning light
A final reminder of the beauty of the morning and all it represents
All my life
Emphasizing the importance of the artist's past and all that has led them to this moment
But you never be in love
Acknowledging that the singer's experience with love has been lacking or nonexistent
But you never be in love
Reiterating the lack of love and connection in the singer's life
But you never be in love
Once again emphasizing the artist's struggle with love and relationships
But you never be in love
Continuing to highlight the fact that the artist has yet to find true love
I stand in the day for my feeling to rise
Expressing the artist's desire to be present and open to whatever emotions the day may bring
All my life
Once again emphasizing the importance of the singer's experiences and how they have shaped their present self
But you never be in love
A recurring theme throughout the song, emphasizing the artist's lack of love and romantic connection
But you never be in love
Continuing to highlight the singer's struggle with finding true love
No lies in wait
Perhaps a glimmer of hope or optimism, suggesting that there are no more hidden surprises or roadblocks in the way of the singer's love life
Now thy day lies in wait
Expanding on the idea that the day holds endless possibilities and the singer is open to whatever may come their way
Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin
An abstract and somewhat nonsensical line that could suggest the artist's frustration with a pre-packaged or recycled approach to love and relationships
Morning light
Returning to the idea of a fresh start and new opportunities each morning
Morning light
Continually emphasizing the importance of staying positive and hopeful
Morning light
Once again evoking the beauty and power of the morning
All my life
A recurring refrain that drives home the idea that the artist's past has led them to where they are today
But you never be in love
A final reminder of the artist's struggles with love and relationships
Farewell rise in the morning goodbye
An abstract and ambiguous final line that could suggest the artist is bidding farewell to their past struggles and embracing a new day and a new beginning
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Coxon
Saw them at Manchester Cathedral in Nov 2011. A truly amazing gig. When they played morning light, its was spine tingling. 8 years later its still as good. Stunning song
Nikos Panos
So wonderful! ,,, Timeless!
Luz Cervantes
She's just amazing.
starbusra
Most perfect song of hers, by date....
valérie marchal
a great atmospheric song.. puissante comme un matin en demi-teinte
pdrum10
she is stunning
John Laughland
Something many rock and pop musicians pay little attention to is the importance of the dynamics can play in a song. The Beatles fully understood as did The Who. Here comes the female [VERY] musician I'd compare with Townsend as a band leader but with a beautiful voice and balls like Lennon or Hendrix. Love her.
Joshua Grierson
I knew I would like this, once I saw the harmonium!
Amormusicapaz
so so so beautiful.....
TheGiuliPel
Listening to this song while it's raining outside...isn't it a little piece of perfection? Thank you Anna.