Morning Has Broken
Cat Stevens Lyrics

Morning has broken like the first morning
The dawn has arrived and brought a sense of renewed hope and freshness, just like the very first morning of creation.

Blackbird has spoken like the first bird
The chirping of the blackbird is a symbol of new beginnings and the start of a new day, much like the very first bird that ever sang.

Praise for the singing
This line is an expression of gratitude for the beautiful songs of the birds that greet us every morning.

Praise for the morning
This is an acknowledgement of the wonder and beauty of each new day, full of possibilities and opportunities.

Praise for them springing fresh from the Word
This line praises the divine power that created and sustains all living things that come into being, bursting forth with vitality and vigor.

Sweet, the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
The gentle patter of rain is like a refreshing gift from heaven, accompanied by the warmth and light of the sun.

Like the first dew fall on the first grass
This simile describes the delicate and fragile droplets of dew resting upon the fresh blades of grass, much like the very first drops of dew ever to exist.

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
This line expresses gratitude for the lush, verdant growth that flourishes in the garden after a refreshing rain shower.

Sprung in completeness where His feet pass
This line suggests that the garden is a manifestation of divine presence, blooming in fullness and vitality wherever the divine presence is felt.

Mine is the sunlight
The sun is a symbol of energy, hope and vitality, pointing to the fact that the singer feels invigorated and renewed by these qualities.

Mine is the morning
Morning is an emblem of new beginnings and possibilities, suggesting that the singer is excited about what the day holds for them.

Born of the One Light Eden saw play
This line refers to the biblical story of Eden, where God created the first man and woman, in the light of His presence. It points to the idea of a divine spark that lies within each human being -- an inner light that guides and empowers them.

Praise with elation, praise every morning
This line urges the listener to greet each day with joy and gratitude, celebrating the beauty and gifts that each new morning brings.

God's recreation of the new day
Lastly, this line suggests that each new day is like a mini-creation -- a fresh start that reminds us of the divine source of all existence and the divine power that animates all living things.