Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
In the Morning
Big Head Todd and The Monsters Lyrics
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Of the kisses that you left me in my sleep
Of all the thunder and the stormin'
Of all the racket in the street
[Chorus]
And if the sun should open wide
And I'll never take you back
If you can't find your own way
I want to tell you in the morning
Of the demons that I killed in my dreams
And should the devil take me now, here's a warnin'
Ah, hell can't come between you and me
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "In the Morning" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters seem to be a conversation between two lovers who are trying to communicate about their experiences of the previous night. Right from the beginning, the song has a pensive tone as the singer asks their lover to recount moments of affection they may have missed. The lyrics become metaphoric when describing the outside world, referring to the noise in the streets as "racket."
As the song continues, the singer also shares their personal struggles by mentioning the demons they killed in their dreams. The lyrics suggest that the singer is dealing with internal conflicts, which may affect their relationship. But the chorus is where we see the singer's firm determination for their lover to find their own way in the world. The lines "And I'll never take you back/ If you can't find your own way" show that the singer is not willing to compromise their values.
Overall, "In the Morning" is a song that expresses both love and vulnerability. The lyrics reveal a couple who are trying to bridge the gap between them while sharing their experiences on their personal journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you tell me in the morning
Can you reveal to me tomorrow
Of the kisses that you left me in my sleep
About the passionate kisses that you gave me while I was asleep
Of all the thunder and the stormin'
Regarding the loud noises of thunder and the storm outside
Of all the racket in the street
About the unpleasant sounds that are coming from the busy street
[Chorus]
Refrain
And if the sun should open wide
And if the sun rises up high
Your eyes to find another day
Your eyes to witness the birth of a new day
And I'll never take you back
I won't accept you back in my life
If you can't find your own way
If you can't figure out your own path
I want to tell you in the morning
I want to share with you tomorrow
Of the demons that I killed in my dreams
About the nightmares where I won against my inner demons
And should the devil take me now, here's a warnin'
And even if I die, I want you to know
Ah, hell can't come between you and me
That nothing in the world could ever come between us
[Chorus]
Refrain
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Written by: WILLIAM ANDERSON, SARAH CHURCHILL
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@kylerinaldi8362
Wow, I've spent years searching the internet for this song. I remember hearing it on the radio around 1994. It's one of those songs that's played on radio stations for about a month, then just fades into oblivion. I never knew the title or artist, just a few lyrics. That's what I had to use for my search. I finally found it.
@jamesmitchell4461
I never heard this song on the radio ever I learned about Big Head Todd and the monsters from a movie called blown away this was the title song
@kristenbbd
@@jamesmitchell4461that’s a great soundtrack.
@AthanasiaM13
Just Shazam this song from “blown away” movie and here I am. Love it❤
@oasis3840
Music Movie ! Blown away ❤❤❤
@martianshoes
I have been searching for this...after hearing it on the Blown Away sound track...had no idea it was BH Todd...I already loved "Superman"...this is such a bonus..it looks like I may be a new fan...
@joebauman7194
5-4-3-2-1-Boom! Blown Away! This song was the perfect intro to one of my favorite movies ever made.
@abellopez.
Blown Away? I guess I gotta look it up. I wasnt paying attention in 1995 :)
@patricksmith6773
I love this song
@jeremiahjamsband
Great band excellent song☀️🎶🙌