Quite Early Morning
Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger Lyrics
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And it's this thought keeps me moving on
If we could heed these early warnings
The time is now quite early morning
If we could heed these early warnings
The time is now quite early morning
Some say that humankind won't long endure
I know that you who hear my singing
Could make those freedom bells go ringing
I know that you who hear my singing
Could make those freedom bells go ringing
And so keep on while we live
Until we have no, no more to give
And when these fingers can strum no longer
Hand the old banjo to young ones stronger
And when these fingers can strum no longer
Hand the old banjo to young ones stronger
So though it's darkest before the dawn
These thoughts keep us moving on
Through all this world of joy and sorrow
We still can have singing tomorrows
Through all this world of joy and sorrow
We still can have singing tomorrows
Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger's song Quite Early Morning is a message of hope and optimism. The lyrics convey the idea that even in the darkest moments, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and if we can heed the early warnings, we can move forward, knowing that brighter days are ahead.
The opening lines "Don't you know it's darkest before the dawn" serve as a metaphor for tough and trying times. The stanza continues to remind listeners that it's this idea that keeps them moving on - the hope that the darkness will soon be lifted. The following stanza "Some say that humankind won't long endure, but what makes them so doggone sure?" is a powerful query. Seeger and Guthrie are questioning why people so easily give up on humanity and condemning the idea that we can no longer endure. However, they believe that there is hope for change. They are singing to those who hear their song, telling them that they could make those freedom bells ring.
The song's closing lyrics, "And when these fingers can strum no longer, hand the old banjo to young ones stronger," is a remarkable message of passing something precious to the next generation. It implies that the optimism and hope that the song conveys are not just for now but for the generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know it's darkest before the dawn
Do you not realize that things often seem their worst just before they improve?
And it's this thought keeps me moving on
And the knowledge that things will eventually improve helps me to persevere and continue forward.
If we could heed these early warnings
If we could pay attention to the signs that indicate potential issues or problems, we could take action before they become more serious.
The time is now quite early morning
The current state of things is still in its early stages, so there is an opportunity to make a positive change before it's too late.
Some say that humankind won't long endure
Some people believe that human civilization will not survive for much longer.
But what makes them so doggone sure?
What evidence or reasoning do they have to be so certain of this belief?
I know that you who hear my singing
I have faith that those who listen to my music and message have the potential to create positive change.
Could make those freedom bells go ringing
Their actions and voices could lead to the realization of greater freedom and equality.
And so keep on while we live
So let's continue to work towards positive change for as long as we're alive.
Until we have no, no more to give
Until we have exhausted all of our efforts and resources towards this goal.
And when these fingers can strum no longer
And when I am no longer able to use my own abilities to spread this message.
Hand the old banjo to young ones stronger
Let the next generation take up the mantle and continue the work in their own way.
So though it's darkest before the dawn
So even though things may seem their bleakest before improvement, we must keep moving forward.
These thoughts keep us moving on
These ideas and beliefs give us the motivation and inspiration to keep working towards a better future.
Through all this world of joy and sorrow
Despite the good and bad experiences that life can bring,
We still can have singing tomorrows
There is always hope for a better future, where we can continue to create and share music and joy together.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: PETER SEEGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@wbworkout
I love this song and this great soul!
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Pete was a great man
@leniwildflower2621
perfect for this time!!!!
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Marvelous ... hee
d the early warning
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