In The Morning
Coxon Graham Lyrics
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Are you really there? Are you even real?
I don't know which way to go, when I hear you everywhere
There's a melody in every line, and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
if a diamond hangs in every tree and a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
I listened just this morning this is what I heard
An angel's wings in cool night air, like a blackbird in the chapel
A starling in the moonlight fair, wings beating up a gale
In the morning, ooh in the morning
You're a part of the air, & you shake a whole field
With your golden hair, & your golden shield
I don't know which way to go, when I hear you everywhere
There's a melody in every line, and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
If a diamond hangs in every tree and a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
And I listened just this morning this is what I heard
An angel's wings in cool night air, like a blackbird in the hill
Night bird singing at sunlight, wings beating up a gale
In the morning, in the morning
In the morning, ooh in the morning
Like a piece of the air, it's just how you feel
Just hovering there, are you even real?
I don't know which way to go, when I hear you everywhere
There's a melody in every line, and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
If a diamond hangs in every tree and a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
And i listened just this morning this is what I heard
An angel's wings in cool night air, like a blackbird in the hail
Starlings in the moonlight fair, wings beating up a gale
Legless owl in endless flight, unable for to settle
In oceans like a giants mind, harbouring its mettle
In the morning, in the morning
In the morning, ooh in the morning
The lyrics of Coxon Graham's "In The Morning" depict a feeling of uncertainty and confusion in the singer's mind. The singer is unsure of the reality of the person they are addressing, questioning whether they are even real. Despite this uncertainty, the person's presence is all-consuming and inescapable, with their voice carrying a melody that evokes a feeling of sorrow within the singer. The metaphor of a diamond hanging from every tree and a life being lost for every leaf poses the question of whether a bird can still sing amidst such tragedy and loss.
The song uses vivid imagery to describe the sounds of the morning. The singer listens carefully to the sound of the breeze, likening it to an angel's wings fluttering in the air. They compare a blackbird's song to that of a night bird singing at sunlight, with wings beating up a gale. The song also mentions a starling and a legless owl in flight, highlighting the beauty and mystery of the natural world.
Overall, the lyrics of "In The Morning" convey a sense of both wonder and confusion. The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions, uncertain of the reality of the person they are addressing, and in awe of the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a piece of the air, it's just how you feel
The feeling you give off is intangible and hard to describe, like the air surrounding us
Are you really there? Are you even real?
Questions about your existence and presence in my life
I don't know which way to go, when I hear you everywhere
Your influence is all around me and I'm lost and unsure what to do
There's a melody in every line, and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
Every moment with you has a soundtrack, but my sadness shows through my eyes
If a diamond hangs in every tree and a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
Questioning the beauty of the world and if it is worth the pain and suffering that comes with it
And I listened just this morning this is what I heard
Reflecting on a recent moment when I was paying attention to the world around me
An angel's wings in cool night air, like a blackbird in the chapel
Sensing the presence of something divine in the peaceful night air, like a bird singing in a holy place
A starling in the moonlight fair, wings beating up a gale
Witnessing the beauty of a bird's flight in the bright light of the moon
In the morning, in the morning
Repeating the idea of starting anew and experiencing the world in a fresh way
You're a part of the air, & you shake a whole field
Your impact is all-encompassing and can even have a physical effect on the world around us
With your golden hair, & your golden shield
Evoking imagery of a powerful and radiant force
An angel's wings in cool night air, like a blackbird in the hill
Once again sensing a divine presence in the natural world, this time on a dark and quiet hill
Night bird singing at sunlight, wings beating up a gale
Observing the persistence and beauty of a bird's song in the harsh light of day
Legless owl in endless flight, unable for to settle
Imagining a bird in a state of constant motion and unable to rest
In oceans like a giants mind, harbouring its mettle
Drawing a comparison between the vast and mysterious world of the ocean and the mind of a powerful being
Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A Virtual Tourist
The guy has Lead, Bass, and Rhythm all going at the same time, while singing and whistling. It's incomprehensible how he's able to do this. Awesome.
Carol holloway
Thank God this footage is back! Thank you. Love this so much. Such an incredible musical talent. He can turn himself to any musical genre and/or instrument and master it. Unbelievable.
Sonomanz
Took me more than a year to find it again. Dunno why it was deleted from everywhere but this gem has to be here for everyone. Welcome 🤍
S4F3
watched this video thousands times, thousands mornings :)
Andrew
Was fortunate to see it live in Brooklyn in 2018. He's a funny dude too. I remember laughing loud at something, and he looked up in the audience for my reaction, happy to know someone caught his unique ways.
Hardfolk
one of my fav song since 2010 đź’™
Diana Báez
I love this song so much ♥️
ukedc
Error on the production line. This one got ten people’s worth of talent.
Happy accidents.
Diana Báez
Lovely how he replaced Essy Syed backing vocals by whistling
Isadora Lindqvist
HOW