In The Morning
Club 8 Lyrics


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I got away in the morning light
After staying awake all night
I saw that man standing by the sea
I'm coming back here anyway, uh huh

Well, I want to get good
But I've been doing it wrong
I do what I do, but I don't understand it
I see and I hear but I don't know what you demand
Help me

A gentle wake can save a life
You looked away and opened my eyes
But I remember every word I spoke
It still cuts like a sharpened knife, uh huh

Well, I want to get good
But I've been doing it wrong
I do what I do, but I don't understand it
I see and I hear but I don't know what you demand
Help me





I was sold from the start
Now I'm not at all

Overall Meaning

In the Morning by Club 8 is a song that deals with the themes of nostalgia, reflection, and redemption. The opening lines describe the singer leaving a scenario after staying up all night, possibly implying a night of partying or introspection. As she leaves, she sees a man standing by the sea, and there is a suggestion that she may have to return to this unknown man. The song then moves on to the singer's thoughts about herself and how she wants to improve, but she hasn't quite figured out how. She is seeking guidance, and she begs for someone to help her understand what is demanded of her.


The song then takes on a slightly more hopeful tone, with the idea that a "gentle wake" can save a life. Perhaps this is an acknowledgement that the singer is seeking help and guidance from someone, a sort of wake-up call that will allow her to move forward into a better version of herself. The singer then reflects on a past conversation, where she remembers every word she said, and it still cuts like a sharpened knife. It's unclear whether the conversation was a positive or negative one, but it's enough to leave its mark.


Overall, In the Morning is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the human experience of wanting to improve oneself but not always knowing how to do so. The singer is seeking guidance and redemption from somewhere or someone, and the song leaves the listener with a sense of hope that this is possible.


Line by Line Meaning

I got away in the morning light
I escaped while the sun was rising


After staying awake all night
I was up all night, couldn't sleep


I saw that man standing by the sea
I spotted a man staring out at the ocean


I'm coming back here anyway, uh huh
I'll return here regardless of what happens


Well, I want to get good
I aim to improve myself


But I've been doing it wrong
But I haven't been doing it the right way


I do what I do, but I don't understand it
I go through the motions but don't comprehend my actions


I see and I hear but I don't know what you demand
I'm aware of what's happening but don't know what's expected of me


Help me
Assist me in figuring it out


A gentle wake can save a life
A peaceful awakening can make a difference in one's life


You looked away and opened my eyes
You averted your gaze and made me see clearly


But I remember every word I spoke
However, I recall each and every word I said


It still cuts like a sharpened knife, uh huh
It still hurts just as much as the day it happened


I was sold from the start
I was deceived from the very beginning


Now I'm not at all
Now I'm completely different




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