Orpheus
Ash(애쉬) Lyrics


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That summer I did nothing
Just sleeping, thinking and hanging around
Left the dark streets of September
As the air was cooling down
Woah yeah it was cooling down

I need the sunshine in the morning
I'm heading for the open road
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

Yeah yeah yeah

Ever since I lost her
Seems the more I learn, the less I know
Everyday I think about her
But if I look back I'm gonna turn to stone
To stone, woah yeah gonna turn to stone

I need the sunshine in the morning
I'm heading for the open road
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

I need the sunshine in the morning
Yeah I gotta feel its glow
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

I'm heading for the open road
I'm heading for the open road
I'm heading for the open road

It hit me without warning
I was left out on my own
The sad times they were forming
I went through them alone

A new day it is dawning
I feel the pain is gone
The open world is calling
And I am moving on

I need the sunshine in the morning
I'm heading for the open road
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

I need the sunshine in the morning
Yeah I gotta feel its glow




Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ash's song Orpheus appear to be about someone coming to terms with a significant change in their life. The first verse describes a period of idleness and reflection during the summer, before the onset of autumn. There is a sense of reflection and contemplation, as if the singer is taking a moment to assess themselves and their situation. The second verse seems to suggest that this change was brought about by the loss of someone close to the singer, which has left them feeling lost and uncertain. They acknowledge that they don't have all the answers, but they're moving forward anyway, trying to find their way.


Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of needing "sunshine in the morning" and "heading for the open road" suggests a desire for a new start and a fresh perspective. There is a sense of optimism in the face of difficult circumstances - the singer knows that they need to keep moving forward and that there are brighter days ahead, even if they're not sure exactly what those days will look like.


Overall, then, Orpheus seems to be a song about resilience and the human capacity to keep going in the face of adversity. The singer is honest about their struggles, but they don't let those struggles define them. Instead, they seek out new horizons and remain open to whatever possibilities the future might hold.


Line by Line Meaning

That summer I did nothing
During that summer, I didn't do anything productive, but rather spent my time sleeping, thinking, and hanging around


Left the dark streets of September
I left behind the gloomy and dark streets of September as the weather started to cool down


I need the sunshine in the morning
I require sunlight every morning to feel invigorated and charged for the day ahead


I'm heading for the open road
I am eager to set out and explore new paths, with an open mind and spirit


Ever since I lost her
Since the moment I lost someone who was dear to me, everything I have learned has only left me more confused and uncertain than before


Seems the more I learn, the less I know
As I gain more knowledge and experience, I realize how much more there is to learn, and how little I actually know


Everyday I think about her
She's constantly on my mind, every single day


But if I look back I'm gonna turn to stone
If I dwell too much on the past and keep looking back, I know I'll become emotionally paralyzed and unable to move on


It hit me without warning
An unexpected and sudden event occurred and caught me completely off-guard


I was left out on my own
I was stranded and alone with no one else to rely upon or help me out


The sad times they were forming
Difficult and painful moments were starting to take shape and I could feel their weight on me


I went through them alone
I had no choice but to endure these tough times by myself


A new day it is dawning
A fresh and positive start to a new day has arrived


I feel the pain is gone
I have overcome the pain and negativity that was burdening me earlier


The open world is calling
The vast and limitless world outside is beckoning to me, urging me to explore and experience everything it has to offer


And I am moving on
I am making progress and advancing forward, leaving the past behind and embracing the present


Yeah I gotta feel its glow
I need to bask in the warmth and radiance of the sun to feel its positive energy


I'm heading for the open road
I am ready to embark on a journey of discovery and adventure, with no specific destination in mind


Lord you gotta let it flow
I'm praying that the good times and positive energy keeps flowing and doesn't let up




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIM WHEELER

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[Verse 1]
That summer I did nothing
Just sleeping, thinking and hanging around
Left the dark streets of September
As the air was cooling down
Woah yeah it was cooling down

[Chorus]
I need the sunshine in the morning
I'm heading for the open road
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

[Verse 2]
Ever since I lost her
Seems the more I learn, the less I know
Everyday I think about her
But if I look back I'll turn to stone
To stone, woah yeah gonna turn to stone

[Chorus]
I need the sunshine in the morning
I'm heading for the open road
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow


I need the sunshine in the morning
Yeah I gotta feel its glow
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

[Bridge]
I'm heading for the open road (x8)
Yeah

It hit me without warning
I was left out on my own
The sad times they were forming
I went through them alone

A new day it is dawning
I feel the pain is gone
The open world is calling
And I am moving on

[Chorus]
I need the sunshine in the morning
I'm heading for the open road
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow

I need the sunshine in the morning
Yeah I gotta feel its glow
Sunshine in the morning
Lord you gotta let it flow



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