In The Morning
Branches Lyrics


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Brother, oh brother
What have I become?
In the morning I'll be with you
And if not then in the morning I'll be gone

Sister, oh sister
Where have we been?
In the morning I'll be with you
And if not then in the morning I'll be dead

Once my promises were bent
I never knew quite what they meant
But ever since they turned true
Now they belong to you, they belong to you

Papa, oh papa
What have I become?
In the morning I'll be with you
And if not then in the morning I'll be gone

Mama, oh mama
Where have we been?
In the morning I'll be with you
And if not then in the morning I'll be dead

And my words will turn to bones
And build houses out of stones
To start a family all their own




Out of everything I've grown
And I'll never leave you alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In the Morning" by Branches touch upon themes of family, mortality, and the passing of time. The singer asks several family members what they have become, suggesting a sense of loss of identity and perhaps regret. They express a willingness to be with their loved ones in the morning, but also acknowledge the possibility of not being there - either by being gone or dead.


The second verse provides a glimpse into the singer's past, where they admit to bending their promises and not truly understanding them until they turned true. The repetition of the phrase "they belong to you" indicates a sense of accountability and responsibility towards their family. The verses that follow repeat the pattern of asking where they have been and promising to be there in the morning, with the chorus serving as a connecting refrain.


The final verse speaks of the singer's legacy and how their words will turn to bones that will build houses and start a family of their own. The line "out of everything I've grown" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's experiences and relationships, which they will pass on to their descendants. The promise to never leave their loved ones alone reinforces the sense of responsibility and devotion.


Overall, "In the Morning" by Branches is a poignant meditation on the importance of family and the fleeting nature of life. The repetition of the chorus and the use of different family members create a sense of continuity and connection through time.


Line by Line Meaning

Brother, oh brother
Addressing a male sibling and expressing a need for connection


What have I become?
Feeling lost or disconnected from oneself and unsure of one's identity


In the morning I'll be with you
Anticipating a reunion or a time of coming together


And if not then in the morning I'll be gone
Acknowledging the possibility of departure or even death if the reunion doesn't happen


Sister, oh sister
Addressing a female sibling and expressing a need for connection


Where have we been?
Reflecting on the past and questioning why the connection may have been lost


And if not then in the morning I'll be dead
Again acknowledging the possibility of death if the connection is not restored


Once my promises were bent
Admitting to having made false promises in the past


I never knew quite what they meant
Admitting to a lack of understanding or intention behind those promises


But ever since they turned true
Recognizing a recent effort to fulfill those promises


Now they belong to you, they belong to you
Affirming that those promises are now being kept for the benefit of the person being addressed


Papa, oh papa
Addressing a father figure and expressing a need for connection


Mama, oh mama
Addressing a mother figure and expressing a need for connection


And my words will turn to bones
Metaphorically expressing the permanence and weight of the words being spoken


And build houses out of stones
Continuing the metaphor, expressing the transformative power of words


To start a family all their own
Imagining that the words spoken could lead to a future generation or legacy


Out of everything I've grown
Reflecting on personal growth and how it can contribute to that legacy


And I'll never leave you alone
Expressing a commitment to staying connected despite past or future difficulties




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The Synergy of Blood

"Eating ass? That's where people shit" Bless Coast Guard, so innocent lol

Kadin Loupe

Ikr

Delta Six

NOOO HIS INNOCENCE! HE SWORE XD

DeusVult

He's right tho. That is some nasty shit.

Reminds me of when me and my buddy got promoted to E4 and the BC and CSM were there and when we said our words, I did the normal thing and said thanks to my immediate leaders and he goes "never go ass to mouth"

Everyone just stood there a minute and the CSM goes hooah and its one of my favorite memories of the Army lmao

ZerophantomYT

Nah hes getting less innocent. He said shit.

La Frog

Remember when he snapped army neck for stealing his goggles

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