Misty Morning
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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Misty mornin', don't see no sun
I know you're out there somewhere having fun
There is one mystery, yeah
I just can't express
To give your more, to receive your less
One of my good friend said, in a reggae riddim
Don't jump in the water, if you can't swim
The power of philosophy, yeah, floats through my head
Light like a feather, heavy as lead
Light like a feather, heavy as lead, yeah

See no sun
Oh
Time has come, I want you
I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
Uh
I want, I want, I want you (tomorrow)
Oh, woah
I want you to straighten out my tomorrow

Misty (morning) mornin', don't see no sun
I know you're out there somewhere having fun
Mysteries I just can't express
How can you ever give your more to receive your less?
Like my good friend said, in a reggae riddim
You can't jump, you can't jump in the water, if you can't swim

I want you (I want you) I want you to straighten out my today
My tomorrow, my, my, my, my, my
(I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
On a misty morning, uh (I want you to straighten out my tomorrow) straighten out my tomorrow, my tomorrow
Need some straightenin' out
(I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
Mist




(I want) mist (you to straighten out my tomorrow)
Misty, oh (I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Misty Morning by Bob Marley & The Wailers convey a mood that is sad and reflective. The absence of the sun creates a sense of gloom and the singer feels uncertain as he contemplates a mystery he is unable to express. The lines "To give your more, to receive your less" suggest a struggle for balance in relationships, where the singer feels he is putting in more than he is getting out. The reference to a friend's advice about not jumping into water if you can't swim represents a metaphor for life. The singer understands the importance of taking responsibility for oneself and not taking unnecessary risks.


The repeated refrain "I want you to straighten out my tomorrow" speaks to the singer's desire for clarity and direction in his life. He is looking for someone to guide him and help him make sense of his experiences. The power of philosophy floats through his head, suggesting that he is searching for deeper meaning and understanding. The line "Light like a feather, heavy as lead" is an interesting contrast that implies the complexity of the singer's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Misty mornin', don't see no sun
It's a foggy morning, and there's no sign of the sun.


I know you're out there somewhere having fun
The sun is probably somewhere else, shining and enjoying itself.


There is one mystery, yeah
There's something mysterious going on that the singer can't quite explain.


I just can't express
The artist doesn't have words to describe the mystery.


To give your more, to receive your less
The artist's trying to figure out how to give more and get less in return, but it seems impossible.


One of my good friend said, in a reggae riddim
The singer recalls some wise advice given by a friend in the form of a reggae song.


Don't jump in the water, if you can't swim
The singer's friend warned against taking on more than one can handle.


The power of philosophy, yeah, floats through my head
The artist is contemplating deep thoughts and ideas.


Light like a feather, heavy as lead
These thoughts can be both light and ephemeral or heavy and burdensome.


Light like a feather, heavy as lead, yeah
These thoughts can be both light and heavy at the same time, a paradox.


Time has come, I want you
The singer is addressing someone or something, perhaps the sun or the mystery.


I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
The artist is seeking clarity and guidance for the future.


I want, I want, I want you (tomorrow)
The singer repeats their desire for the same thing - a clear path to the future.


I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
Reiterating the singer's hope for guidance and resolve for the future.


Need some straightenin' out
The singer is admitting that they need help.


Mist
Here the artist just repeats the word 'mist,' maybe expressing a feeling of being lost or unclear.


Misty, oh
Repeating the previous line, indicating a sense of sadness or frustration.


I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
Still seeking guidance and clarity for the future.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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@h7opolo

Misty mornin'
Don't see no sun
I know you're out there somewhere
Having fun
There is one mystery (yeah)
I just can't express
To give your more
To receive your less
One of my good friends said
In a reggae riddim
Can't jump in the water below ya if you can't swim
The power of philosophy (yeah)
Floats through my head
Light like a feather
Heavy as lead
Light like a feather
Heavy as lead (yeah)
See no sun (oh)
Time has come, I want you
I want you to straighten out my tomorrow (uh)
I want, I want, I want you (tomorrow)
(Oh, woah)
I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
Misty (morning) mornin'
Don't see no sun
I know you're out there somewhere
Having fun
Mysteries I just can't express
How can you ever give your more to receive your less?
Like my good friend said
In a reggae riddim
Can't run, can't jump in the water, if you can't swim
I want you (I want you) I want you to straighten out my today
My tomorrow, my, my, my, my, my
(I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
On a misty morning (uh)
Straighten out my tomorrow, my tomorrow
Need some straightenin' out
(I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
Straighten out my tomorrow (I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
Straighten, straighten out, straighten out (I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
On a, on a misty mist, mist (I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)
Misty morning, oh on a misty (I want you to straighten out my tomorrow)



@ninjah3952

TRADUCTION EN FR
Matin brumeux, je ne vois aucun soleil
Je sais que tu es là quelque part en train de t’amuser
Il y a un mystère que je n'arrive pas à m’expliquer :
Donner plus pour recevoir moins
Un de mes bons amis a dit sur un rythme reggae :
« Ne te jette pas à l’eau si tu ne sais pas nager »
La force de la philosophie me flotte dans la tête
Légère comme une plume, lourde comme du plomb
Légère comme une plume, lourde comme du plomb
Je ne vois aucun soleil ! Oh
Il est temps, je veux que tu -
Je veux que tu mettes de l’ordre dans mes lendemains ! Uh.
Je veux que tu mettes de l’ordre dans mes lendemains !

Matin brumeux, je ne vois aucun soleil
Je sais que tu es là quelque part en train de t’amuser
Un mystère que je n'arrive pas à m’expliquer :
Comme peut-on sans cesse donner plus pour recevoir moins ?
Comme mon bon ami a dit sur un rythme reggae :
« Tu ne peux pas – tu ne peux pas te jeter à l’eau si tu ne sais pas nager »
Je veux que tu  - je  veux que tu mettes de l’ordre dans mon aujourd’hui !
Dans mes lendemains ! Mes, mes, mes, mes…
Je veux que tu mettes de l’ordre dans mes lendemains !
Dans un matin brumeux !



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@anthonylfrye7922

I was fortunate enough to see him three times!! This is one of my favorite songs..... waxy, waxy horns !! And the I threes. I saw him in Santa Cruz where he opened with the start of Babylon By Bus....GREETINGS I the name of Jah. THE BEST SHOW I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE !

@barringtonedwards7008

🥱🥱🥱

@Kcinoproductions

Every one here, Bob Marley was a powerful mystic and a profound songwriter. His music is big nugget of gold in the eternal quest of the mind for wisdom

@elvergalarga4461

Have you read the Bible?

@bromisovalum8417

"powerful mystic" is a bit much lol

@RastafarianUploader

@@bromisovalum8417 Uhm What?

@bromisovalum8417

@@RastafarianUploader yes

@fatougaye908

C'est absolument vrai. C'est très puissant. Sa musique et ses paroles sont intemporelles. J'adore.

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@lioness7772

Would you believe this song is 45 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

@spoc4005

He was no ordinary man, put here to spread his words that needed to be heard, what a man.........

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