On March 19, 2013, Brendan James announced a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to promote his new album. James raised $33,948, surpassing his goal, during the three week campaign. The album, titled "Simplify", was released on August 6, 2013.
Early April Morning
Brendan James Lyrics
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It used to be sit by the window, and stare at what used to be there
It used to be lonely in numbers, impossibly weak on my feet
When the game starts and one person's left out, it used to be me
But that was then and she is now, I once was lost with her I'm found, on this early April morning
Water falling from the sky, the sun that's breaking fills my eye, and it came without a warning now
It used to be sit by the window, and stare at what used to be there
Like a king in his court at his table, who is blind to the power he holds
I could never come to understand all the powers I had of my own
But that was then and she is now, I once was lost with her I'm found on this early April morning
Water falling from the sky, the sun that's breaking fills my eye, and it came without a warning now
I trust my love, I trust myself, I trust the love of someone else
I trust that I will get what I've been hoping, waiting for
The prison walls are crashing down as winter dies without a sound, on this early April Morning
Let the struggle end, the joy begin, it's true it's love I'm falling in,
And it came without a warning now
And that was then and she is now, I once was lost with her
I'm found on this early April morning
The water falling from the sky, the sun that's breaking fills my eye,
And it came without a warning now
The lyrics of Brendan James's song "Early April Morning" are a powerful reflection of a person who went through a tough time of loneliness and self-doubt before finding true love. The artist begins the song by describing how he used to feel before he met the person in question. He mentions that there used to be nothing in common, nothing to share, and he would sit by the window and stare at what used to be there. This highlights the idea of being stagnant, isolated, and unfulfilled. He then talks about the loneliness he used to experience when he was left out of the game/society. However, despite all these struggles, the artist shows that he has moved on from this difficult phase of his life by finding someone who has made all the difference.
The chorus represents the shift in the artist's life - from being lost to being found. The water falling from the sky and the sun that's breaking filling his eye describe the joy and hope that has unexpectedly entered his life. The artist trusts himself and his love, and he believes that he will get what he's been hoping and waiting for. He uses vivid imagery to express the freedom he feels after breaking free from the prison walls that were crashing down as winter dies without a sound. The struggle is over, and the joy has begun, and he knows that it's true love he's falling into.
Line by Line Meaning
There used to be nothing in common, there used to be nothing to share
There was a time when we had nothing in common and nothing to share.
It used to be sit by the window, and stare at what used to be there
I used to sit by the window and just stare at what used to be there.
It used to be lonely in numbers, impossibly weak on my feet
Even in a crowd, I used to feel lonely and weak.
When the game starts and one person's left out, it used to be me
I used to feel left out when playing games with others.
But that was then and she is now, I once was lost with her I'm found, on this early April morning
Things have changed, and now I feel found because of her, especially on this early April morning.
Water falling from the sky, the sun that's breaking fills my eye, and it came without a warning now
It is a rainy morning, but the sun suddenly starts shining through, unexpectedly.
Like a king in his court at his table, who is blind to the power he holds
I used to be like a king, but I was not aware of the power I was wielding.
I could never come to understand all the powers I had of my own
I could not realize my own potential.
I trust my love, I trust myself, I trust the love of someone else
I trust my love, myself, and the love of another person.
I trust that I will get what I've been hoping, waiting for
I have faith that I will get what I have been hoping and waiting for.
The prison walls are crashing down as winter dies without a sound, on this early April Morning
Winter ends silently, and I feel like the prison walls are breaking down on this early April morning.
Let the struggle end, the joy begin, it's true it's love I'm falling in, And it came without a warning now
I want the struggle to stop and let the joy of love start, even if it came unexpectedly.
And that was then and she is now, I once was lost with her I'm found on this early April morning
She is now with me, and that changes everything for me on this early April morning.
The water falling from the sky, the sun that's breaking fills my eye, And it came without a warning now
It is still raining, but the sun keeps shining through unexpectedly.
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Kevin Brady
Spectacular. There is nothing more to say. His music is simply amazing :)
MisterE428
Wow, beautiful. "On this early April morning". Thank you Brendan.
4TheMus1c
wow, you just feel what he is saying, amazing. lets hope this guy gets huge
Bianca Ortega
Such a good song. ❤
Forgotten Name
love all his music. it's beautiful.
cameron hunsberger
IN LOVE!!! SPEACHLESS!!!! GOOSEBUMPS!!!!
Lucia Hernández
One of my favorite songs ever! :)
Zahra M
love it!
guijaredtar
this is a beautiful song :)
dibberduck
Another fantastic song... from a fantastic entertainer. Seen him a few years ago in Des Moines Iowa.....never did get over him. So moving :)