In the Morning
Coral Lyrics


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Shut the bedroom window in the morning
Go to the shop, make plans to be leaving
In the morning
Thought I was sleeping, it was just a dream
An ally cat chewing on dead leaves
In the morning

Out of the dark and into the light
When the morning comes, I will be alright

When I leave I try not to wake her
Tea and a toast to yesterday's capers
In the morning

She wrote my name on a red telephone box
When I got there she'd already rubbed it off
In the morning

Out of the dark and into the light
When the morning comes, I will be alright

And all this time, I've watched it change
But it's still the same

In the morning
In the morning




In the morning
In the morning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coral's song In the Morning present a nostalgic, dreamy mood that is both serene and melancholic. The song is about waking up early, leaving a loved one behind, and facing a world in transition. The first verse describes the process of shutting the bedroom window, running errands, and acknowledging the fleeting nature of sleep and dreams. The image of an alley cat chewing on dead leaves emphasizes the passage of time and the fragility of life. The chorus reassures the singer that he will be alright in the morning, as he faces the light and the uncertainties of the day ahead.


The second verse adds more details to the narrative, as the singer tries to leave without waking up his companion and recalls a toast to yesterday's adventures that they shared. The reference to a red telephone box and the ephemeral act of writing and erasing the singer's name on it suggests a sense of romanticism, longing, and loss. The repetition of the refrain "in the morning" echoes the cyclical nature of time and the possibility of new beginnings, but also hints at the inescapable routine and monotony of daily life.


Overall, the lyrics of In the Morning capture a sense of wistful introspection and evoke a bygone era of British pop music, influenced by the Beatles, the Kinks, and the Zombies. The use of acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocal harmonies reinforces the nostalgic tone of the song, while the ambiguous lyrics leave room for the listener's imagination to fill in the gaps.


Line by Line Meaning

Shut the bedroom window in the morning
Close the window to protect myself from the cold, harsh reality outside that I will have to face in the morning.


Go to the shop, make plans to be leaving
Run errands and busy myself in preparation for the inevitable departure that will come later.


In the morning
Repeated throughout the song like a mantra, reminding me of the approaching dawn and the fresh start it brings.


Thought I was sleeping, it was just a dream
Lost in a fitful sleep, experiencing vivid nightmares and struggling to differentiate reality from my subconscious fears and desires.


An ally cat chewing on dead leaves
A reminder of the world outside my window, where nature exists in all its raw, unpredictable glory.


Out of the dark and into the light When the morning comes I will be alright
Hopeful reassurance that no matter how scary or uncertain the night may be, morning always brings a new opportunity to start fresh and find peace.


When I leave I try not to wake her We had a toast to yesterday's capers In the morning
Sneaking out to avoid disturbing a loved one, both of us indulging in shared memories of carefree adventures before facing the reality of another day together.


She wrote my name on a red telephone box When I got there she'd already rubbed it off In the morning
A fleeting gesture of affection, quickly erased by the unforgiving passage of time and the realities of our daily routines.


And all this time I've watched it change But it's still the same
Reflecting on the passage of time and how even as things appear to change, the underlying truths and emotions remain constant.


In the morning In the morning In the morning In the morning
Final repetition of the phrase, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the comfort that comes with the predictability of the sunrise.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Skelly

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheVolpetimida

Shut the bedroom window in the morning
Go to the shop, make plans to be leaving
In the morning 
Thought I was sleeping, it was just a dream
An ally cat chewing on dead leaves
In the morning

Out of the dark and into the light
When the morning comes I will be alright

When I leave I try not to wake her
We had a toast to yesterday's capers
In the morning

She wrote my name on a red telephone box
When I got there she'd already rubbed it off
In the morning

Out of the dark and into the light
When the morning comes I will be alright

And all this time I've watched it change
But it's still the same

In the morning
In the morning
In the morning
In the morning



All comments from YouTube:

@nickysnaith943

True 2000s classic so glad to have grown up with tunes like this

@claudiocarbone2225

Same mate!

@nachc6459

Same bud. It was a good time.

@tomfitzpatrick7335

Ah so it's a 00s song
Those songs are the best

@jacobburtonswfc

​@@tomfitzpatrick733580s and 90s piss all over the 00s

@McManara3x4

Meet too

@nikostz4712

Finally i found it after 10 years. I was listening to this song when i was a kid.
I'm 22 now.

@unclegardener

Same! I found it after 8 years.

@noahpearson7735

same i first heard this when i was about 5 but never heard its name now im 16

@morganjevons

Same, I just found it after over a decade

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