In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Carly Simon Lyrics


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When the sun is high in the afternoon sky
You can always find something to do
But from dusk till dawn as the clock ticks on
Something happens to you

In the wee small hours of the morning
While the whole wide world is fast asleep
You lie awake and think about the boy
And never ever think of counting sheep

When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
You'd be his if only he'd call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That's the time you miss him most of all

When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
You'd be his if only he'd call




In the wee small hours of the morning
That's the time you miss him most of all

Overall Meaning

Carly Simon's song "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" is a reflective and soulful piece about the struggles of dealing with thoughts of someone who is not present. The first verse brings attention to how easy it is to stay occupied throughout the day but how the long hours of the night can feel daunting and isolating. As the song dives into the chorus, it becomes clear that the singer's thoughts are fixated on a boy. No matter how hard they try to quiet their mind, thoughts of this boy continue to consume their thoughts.


The second verse discusses the singer's willingness to be with this boy if only they would call. It's evident that they have gone through a difficult period of loneliness and hardship and ultimately what they desire is to be with the boy they are thinking of. The chorus is repeated to convey how deeply these feelings are felt and how the wee small hours of the morning are when the singer misses the boy most.


Overall, the song captures the emotions of longing and loneliness that can be felt during a sleepless night. Through its poetic lyrics and haunting melody, it speaks to anyone who has struggled with thoughts that won't go away.


Line by Line Meaning

When the sun is high in the afternoon sky
During the day, it is easy to find things to occupy yourself.


You can always find something to do
There is plenty to do during the day.


But from dusk till dawn as the clock ticks on
As nighttime approaches and the hours pass by,


Something happens to you
You begin to feel a certain way.


In the wee small hours of the morning
During the early hours of the morning,


While the whole wide world is fast asleep
When everyone else is sound asleep,


You lie awake and think about the boy
Your thoughts are consumed with memories of the boy.


And never ever think of counting sheep
You don't try to count sheep to fall asleep.


When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
Once your heart has been broken and you've learned from it,


You'd be his if only he'd call
You would still take him back if he were to call.


In the wee small hours of the morning
During the early hours of the morning,


That's the time you miss him most of all
This is when you feel his absence the strongest.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Hilliard, David Mann

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