Kelly made her first magazine cover appearance in the September 2010 issue of Honey Magazine. In the interview to go along with the cover shoot, she describes her music as a fusion of R&B, soul and rock with influences coming from Alicia Keys, Alanis Morissette and Pink.
In the Morning
Bridget Kelly Lyrics
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Woah woah woah 3x
Me and my pride
We went out last night
And drink and as if I just heard my last rights
(As if)
tomorrow I was up for execution
(Execution)
And I don't mean fire arms
I mean the kind of drunk that make you do it before you know what you doing
(What you doing)
I waited til my pride past out in front of me
(In front of me yeah)
And then I picked up my phone for some stupidity
Yeah
The clock on the wall say six twenty three... A... M
I got a phone call to make
(Uh huh)
Before my pride is awake
(Uh huh)
Ohhh
Cuz I can only say it when I'm drunk
Normally my pride want let me
I can only tell him how I really feel
Once I get a few drinks in me
I love him
(Love him)
I love him
(Love him)
I love him
But I can only say it when I'm drunk
Drunk
Hay and I'll deny it in the morning
(In the morning, in the morning yeah)
I'll deny it in the morning
(In the morning, in the morning yeah)
Damn my head is banging
What the hell did I do last night
What the hell did I say last night
Messages on my phone from him
But most of these are from his girlfriend
Damn how many times did I call
I don't remember calling at all
I messed up this time
I think I need a drink
Yeah
A bottle and half later
(Uh huh)
I'm feeling a lot better
(Uh huh)
My pride past out again
Just like that
Where my phone at
Cuz I can only say it when I'm drunk
Normally my pride want let me
I can only tell him how I really feel
Once I get a few drinks in me
I love him
(Love him)
I love him
(Love him)
I love him
But I can only say it when I'm drunk
Drunk
Yeah and I'll deny it in the morning
(In the morning, in the morning, yeah)
I'll deny it in the morning
(In the morning, in the morning, yeah)
I'll deny it in the morning
This might be the liquor talking
But I'm in love with you
I don't care what your girlfriend do
Ooohhh
Cuz I can only say it when I'm drunk
Normally my pride want let me
(Want let me)
I can only tell him how I really feel
Once I get a few drinks in me
I love him
(Love him)
I love him
(Love him)
I love him
But I can only say it when I'm drunk
Drunk
Yeah and I'll deny it in the morning
Yeah yeah yeah hay
I'll deny it in the morning
I never said it though
I'll deny it in the morning
The song "In the Morning" by Bridget Kelly is a powerful ballad about the regret and shame that comes with drunken confessions of love. The singer admits that she can only express her true feelings for a man when she is intoxicated and that she denies these feelings once she sobers up. She confesses that her pride often gets in the way of her revealing her emotions and that she feels powerless to stop herself from reaching out to him when she's drunk. She knows that she will feel embarrassed and ashamed in the morning, but she can't help herself.
The lyrics capture the conflicting emotions that come with drunkenly coming to terms with one's true feelings. On the one hand, there is a feeling of liberation and release that comes with finally expressing oneself. On the other hand, there is the sober reality of the morning after, when the emotions are denied and suppressed once again. The song captures the sense of helplessness and vulnerability that comes with realizing that there are certain things that can only be expressed when one's guard is down.
Overall, "In the Morning" is a poignant and emotionally charged ballad that explores the complex nature of love, pride, and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah woah woah 3x
Bridget Kelly is taking a moment to collect herself before describing the events of the previous night
Me and my pride
Referring to herself and her ego, Bridget Kelly personifies pride as a separate entity from herself
We went out last night
Bridget Kelly and her pride went out for a night of drinking
And drink and as if I just heard my last rights
Bridget Kelly drank heavily and acted recklessly, as if she didn't care about the consequences of her actions
(As if)
The phrase 'as if' emphasizes that Bridget Kelly's behavior is not necessarily reflecting reality, but instead represents her mindset while drunk
Tomorrow I was up for execution
Bridget Kelly feels as if she has committed some serious offense and is now at risk of punishment
(Execution)
Bridget Kelly uses the metaphor of execution to describe her feeling of impending doom
16 shots, one in the chamber
This line refers to the amount of alcohol Bridget Kelly consumed, with the one in the chamber representing the final drink that pushed her over the edge
And I don't mean fire arms
Bridget Kelly acknowledges that the metaphor she just used might be mistaken for a reference to guns
I mean the kind of drunk that make you do it before you know what you doing
Bridget Kelly explains that she was so drunk, she acted impulsively without fully understanding the consequences of her actions
(What you doing)
This statement is a rhetorical question, used by Bridget Kelly to emphasize the pointlessness of her actions from the previous night
I waited til my pride past out in front of me
Bridget Kelly waited until she was alone to make a phone call, not wanting her pride (ego) to interfere
(In front of me yeah)
This phrase is a filler, used to maintain the rhyme and melody of the song, without adding specific meaning to the line
And then I picked up my phone for some stupidity
Bridget Kelly acknowledges that making a phone call, while drunk, might not have been the wisest decision
Yeah
This word is a filler, used to maintain the rhythm of the song, without adding any additional meaning to the line
The clock on the wall say six twenty three... A... M
Bridget Kelly is indicating that she is still up from the night before, and the early morning hour suggests that she has not slept
I got a phone call to make
Bridget Kelly is preparing to make a phone call, but we do not yet know who she intends to call
(Uh huh)
This phrase is a filler, used to maintain the rhythm of the song and to suggest Bridget Kelly's confidence in her decision to make the phone call
Before my pride is awake
Bridget Kelly wants to make her phone call before her ego wakes up and tries to stop her
Ohhh
This is an exclamation, used to express Bridget Kelly's emotional state and anticipation of what is to come
Cuz I can only say it when I'm drunk
Bridget Kelly is acknowledging that she has feelings she cannot express when she is sober
Normally my pride want let me
Bridget Kelly's ego usually prohibits her from expressing her true feelings
I can only tell him how I really feel
Bridget Kelly wants to confess her feelings to the person she is about to call
Once I get a few drinks in me
Bridget Kelly needs alcohol to lower her inhibitions and enable her to express her true feelings
I love him
Bridget Kelly is suggesting that she has strong romantic feelings for the person she is about to call
(Love him)
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the depth of Bridget Kelly's feelings
But I can only say it when I'm drunk
Bridget Kelly emphasizes that she is only able to express her true feelings when she is intoxicated
Drunk
Repeating this word emphasizes the role alcohol plays in Bridget Kelly's ability to express her emotions
Hay and I'll deny it in the morning
Bridget Kelly knows that she will regret her decision to make the phone call once she is sober, and will try to take back her confession
(In the morning, in the morning yeah)
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the inevitability of the morning and the regret that Bridget Kelly will feel
Damn my head is banging
Bridget Kelly is experiencing a hangover and is regretting the decisions of the previous night
What the hell did I do last night
Bridget Kelly doesn't remember all of the events of the previous night and is feeling anxious about what she might have said or done
What the hell did I say last night
Bridget Kelly is specifically concerned about the things she might have expressed to others
Messages on my phone from him
The person Bridget Kelly called has responded to her phone call with a text message
But most of these are from his girlfriend
The person Bridget Kelly called has a girlfriend, which complicates Bridget Kelly's romantic feelings
Damn how many times did I call
Bridget Kelly is realizing that she might have made multiple attempts to contact the person throughout the night
I don't remember calling at all
Bridget Kelly is experiencing some memory loss from the previous night and is unable to recall all of her actions
I messed up this time
Bridget Kelly is acknowledging that her drunken behavior had negative consequences and that she regrets her actions
I think I need a drink
Bridget Kelly is suggesting that she needs more alcohol to deal with the repercussions of the previous night
(Uh huh)
Once again, this phrase is a filler, used to maintain the rhythm of the song
A bottle and half later
Bridget Kelly has continued to drink, despite the problems caused by her drinking the previous night
I'm feeling a lot better
Bridget Kelly is using alcohol to self-medicate and cope with her emotional turmoil
My pride past out again
Bridget Kelly's ego has once again fallen asleep, enabling her to call the person again without her ego's interference
Just like that
This phrase suggests that Bridget Kelly's ego falls asleep easily, perhaps indicating that it is not a strong or persistent force
Where my phone at
Bridget Kelly is now searching for her phone so that she can call the person again
This might be the liquor talking
Bridget Kelly is acknowledging that her emotions might be influenced by alcohol and might not reflect her true feelings when sober
But I'm in love with you
Bridget Kelly is declaring her romantic feelings for the person she has been calling
I don't care what your girlfriend do
Bridget Kelly is suggesting that she is willing to pursue a relationship with the person, even though he is already in a committed relationship
Ooohhh
This phrase is once again an exclamation, used to emphasize Bridget Kelly's emotional state
(Want let me)
This phrase emphasizes the strength of Bridget Kelly's ego and its usual prohibition against revealing her true feelings
Yeah yeah yeah hay
The repetition of these phrases is used to maintain the rhythm of the song and to suggest Bridget Kelly's confidence in what she is saying
I never said it though
Bridget Kelly knows that she will regret making this phone call once she is sober, and wants to suggest that she never actually made the confession
I'll deny it in the morning
Bridget Kelly is preparing to take back her confession once she is sober, knowing that it will cause problems for her and the person she called
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This song, this whole mixtape was straight FLAMES! So underrated. She is so underrated!!
Jonathan Ambrose
Never understood why this tune never got the recognition it deserved! Lovely!
LaTorya
I wish this was in iTunes. I have and will always love this song. And I’m drunk right now
Jae Badd
This and special delivery are my favorite songs by her!!!.....she brings real r&b back!!
AshleyandAndie0516
I can't stop listening 2 this song it explains exactly what I'm going through.... She has a BIG career ahead of her
Joleesha Borden
"Me and my pride went out last night" yea I digg this song...
DaMzEeyore
I heard her sing this 6/29/13 @ the BET Experience at LA. LIVE Music Matters. She is such a great singer and performer.
Wanda Mapp
LOVE her music
Dee Nikki
This is my jam!! Love her music...
@GrowingOldButNotUp - Unfiltered Laughs for Life
One of my all time favourite songs ❤