Early In The Morning feat. Van Morrison
B.B King and friends Lyrics
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Had a little date with my baby last night
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Now it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to all the places where we used to go
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to your friend's house but she was out
Knock on your father's door and he began to shout Get out there boy
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to Dooky Chase to get something to eat
Waiter looked at me and said 'You sure look beat'
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
The lyrics to "Early in the Morning" by B.B King and friends featuring Van Morrison express the feeling of emptiness and heartbreak after a romantic encounter. The song portrays the singer waking up in the morning and feeling down because of a failed date with their loved one. They reminisce about the places they used to go together, but now those places hold no meaning since their relationship has ended. The singer visits the house of their former lover only to find out they no longer live there, emphasizing the sense of loss and disconnection.
As the song progresses, the singer continues their futile attempts to find solace. They go to their friend's house but find them not present, and when they knock on their father's door, they receive a stern response to leave. This adds to their feeling of isolation and abandonment. Seeking some comfort, they go to a restaurant called Dooky Chase, but even the server notices their despondency. Ultimately, the singer concludes that it's early in the morning and all they have is the blues, symbolizing their overwhelming sadness and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning and I can't get right
In the early hours of the morning, I am feeling disoriented and unable to find my way.
Had a little date with my baby last night
I spent some time with my beloved last night.
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
At this moment, it is still early in the morning.
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Indeed, it is still early in the morning.
Now it's early in the morning
Once again, it is still early in the morning.
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Unfortunately, I am left with nothing but feelings of sadness and melancholy.
Went to all the places where we used to go
I visited all the locations we used to frequent together.
Went to your house but you don't live there no more
I went to your residence, but you have moved away.
Went to your friend's house but she was out
I went to the house of your friend, but she was not present.
Knock on your father's door and he began to shout Get out there boy
I approached your father's door, but he angrily yelled for me to leave.
Waite looked at me and said 'You sure look beat'
The waiter glanced at me and remarked that I appear exhausted.
Well it's early in the morning
Again, I emphasize that it is still early in the morning.
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Regrettably, I am left with nothing but feelings of sadness and melancholy.
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Once again, I am left with nothing but feelings of sadness and melancholy.
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Furthermore, I must emphasize that I am left with nothing but feelings of sadness and melancholy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELMORE JAMES, SAUL BIHARI
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