Early in the Morning
Bad Company Lyrics


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Oh, early in the morning and its time I went down
So I go sown 'cause I know I can say anyway

Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Summer sun is shinin' in my eyes as I go down
To feel you around me makes my life worthwhile night and day

Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Early in the mornin', early in the mornin', yeah

Lazy days drift away in time as I go down
To see you smile is to know what love means all the while

Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Oh, I love you 'cause I want to




Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
Down early in the mornin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bad Company's "Early in the Morning" describe a person waking up early in the morning and going to meet their lover because they love them and it makes their life worthwhile. The sun is shining brightly but it doesn't bother them because they are so focused on seeing their lover. The lazy days drift away as they spend time together and seeing the smile on their lover's face is what love means to them. The song is almost a declaration of love, expressing that the singer loves this person because they want to, not because they have to.


The repetition of "Oh, I love you 'cause I want to" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's own agency in choosing to love this person, rather than being forced or obligated. The song is imbued with a sense of happiness and contentment, which is also reflected in the gentle, relaxed melody. Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer has discovered love that is uncomplicated, fulfilling, and worth waking up early for.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, early in the morning and its time I went down
I am waking up early in the morning and feel the need to start my day.


So I go sown 'cause I know I can say anyway
I am going down because it doesn't really matter what I do or say.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Summer sun is shinin' in my eyes as I go down
As I go down, the sun is shining bright and is a bit of a bother to my eyes.


To feel you around me makes my life worthwhile night and day
Having you by my side brings meaning to my life both day and night.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Early in the mornin', early in the mornin', yeah
It is early in the morning and I am contemplating my love for you.


Lazy days drift away in time as I go down
I am enjoying my relaxed day and time is passing by as I go down.


To see you smile is to know what love means all the while
Your smile reminds me of what love encompasses and means to me all the time.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Oh, I love you 'cause I want to
I love you because it is my choice to do so.


Down early in the mornin'
I am still thinking about my love for you as I go down early in the morning.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL RODGERS, PAUL BERNARD RODGERS

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