Betwee… Read Full Bio ↴DJ Yoda (born Duncan Beiny) is a British hip-hop turntablist.
Between 1995 and 1998 he studied English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. During this period he began performing at Mojo, a popular Warwick Hip hop and Soul night until he graduated. After he left university he began releasing underground demo mix-tapes to small music shops. Through the popularity of these tapes, Antidote Records asked him to create an official mixtape, from which 'How to Cut & Paste Mix Tape Vol.1' was released.
During his career he has won a DMC DJ of the Year award in the Scratch DJ category (2001), and was one of 6 nominees for best UK hip-hop DJ in the UK Hip-Hop Awards. He has also been nominated by Q magazine as one of the 'Ten DJs To See Before You Die', has released a series of mix-tapes and has toured the globe with the likes of Goldie and the Scratch Perverts.
He is currently the hip-hop correspondent for Sleaze Nation, The Face, and IDJ magazines, and also writes the DJ page for Hip Hop Connection magazine.
Yoda is currently a resident DJ at London club nights Spread Love, Step Up Front and The Xfm All City Night.
He has been one of the DMC DJ World Finals judges for the last 3 years.
In addition to releasing his own material, he has also performed scratches on Danger Mouse & Jemini's Ghetto Pop Life.
In the Morning
DJ Yoda Lyrics
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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 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
In DJ Yoda's song "In the Morning," the lyrics tell a story about a person who wakes up in the morning and begins their day. The first lines, "Shut the bedroom window in the morning, go to the shop, make plans to be leaving," suggest that the song is set at the beginning of a new day, with the person getting up to start their day. As the person navigates through their morning routine, the lyrics describe the world waking up around them. An ally cat is "chewing on dead leaves," emphasizing the natural and cyclical nature of life.
Later in the song, the lyrics describe the person's relationships with others. They leave quietly so as not to wake their partner, indicating that they are considerate and respectful. They also reminisce about "yesterday's capers," suggesting that they have a playful and carefree spirit. The line "She wrote my name on a red telephone box, when I got there she'd already rubbed it off," reveals a fleeting or brief romantic connection. Despite this, the person remains optimistic and is able to move on, looking forward to the new day.
Overall, the lyrics of "In the Morning" are reflective and nostalgic, emphasizing the passing of time and change. However, the song maintains an underlying hopeful tone that suggests that despite the changes in life, everything will ultimately be alright.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut the bedroom window in the morning
Closing the bedroom window as the sun rises
Go to the shop, make plans to be leaving
Going to the store to prepare for departure
Thought I was sleeping, it was just a dream
Dreams seem like reality in the morning haze
An ally cat chewing on dead leaves
Observing a stray cat munching on foliage in the morning
Out of the dark and into the light
Emerging from darkness as dawn breaks
When the morning comes I will be alright
Feeling optimistic that the new day will bring positivity
When I leave I try not to wake her
Quietly leaving without disturbing a sleeping companion
We had a toast to yesterday's capers
Celebrating previous exploits with a morning beverage
She wrote my name on a red telephone box
A lover left a message, but it was erased before being seen
When I got there she'd already rubbed it off
Arriving to the message too late and finding it erased
And all this time I've watched it change
Reflecting on how things have evolved over time
But it's still the same
Despite changes, some things remain constant
In the morning
Repeated emphasis on the start of a new day
In the morning
Further emphasis on the commencement of a new day
In the morning
Final emphasis on the dawn of a new day
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES SKELLY
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