Lark in the morning
Eddie & Finbar Furey Lyrics
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We've danced the whole night through
And daylight soon will be dawning
Just one more waltz with you
That melody so entrancing
Seems to be made for us two
I could just keep on dancing forever dear with you
My heart keeps beating in time
Sounds like an old sweet love tune
Say that there soon will be a honeymoon
It's three o'clock in the morning
We've danced the whole night through
And daylight soon will be dawning
Just one more waltz with you
That melody so entrancing
Seems to be made for us two
I could just keep on dancing forever dear with you
The lyrics to "Lark in the Morning" by Eddie & Finbar Furey capture the essence of longing for a place, time, and person that is not readily accessible at the present moment. The singer of the song ruminates on the art of wishing and dreaming, acknowledging that while some say it's a moot practice, all they do all day is long for what was or what could be. The lyrics express a yearning to be in the southern US state of North Carolina (Carolina) at dawn, as the morning glories twine around the door, whispering pretty stories. This is juxtaposed with the bittersweetness of dreaming all day long about something they can't have at the moment. Nonetheless, the lyrics capture a sense of hope and optimism that someday they will be with their loved one again.
In essence, the song is a work of romantic nostalgia. It reminds us that while we may not always have access to the things we desire most at present, there is always hope that someday we will be reunited with them. For the singer, their wish is simply to be in the right place at the right time with the right person. In doing so, they long to experience the beauty of nature, the sweetness of love, and the magic of the morning.
Line by Line Meaning
Wishing is good time wasted,
Although wishing can be enjoyable, it is ultimately a waste of time.
Still it's a habit they say;
Despite its futility, wishing remains a common practice.
Wishing for sweet's I've tasted,
Many wishes are for experiences we have already had and enjoyed.
That's all I do all day.
Wishing often consumes a significant portion of our thoughts and time.
Maybe there's nothing in wishing,
Wishing may have no tangible results or benefits.
But, speaking of wishing I'll say:
Despite doubts about wishing, the singer still values it.
Nothing could be finer
There is nothing better than
Than to be in Carolina
Being in Carolina
In the morning.
Specifically in the morning.
No one could be sweeter
Nobody is more loving
Than my sweetie when I meet her
Than my loved one when I first see her
When the morning glories
Referring to a type of flower
Twine around the door
Wrap themselves around a doorframe
Whispering pretty stories
Invoking a sense of charm or romance
I long to hear once more
Desiring to experience something again
Strolling with my girlie
Taking a leisurely walk with my girlfriend
Where the dew is pearly early
In a place where the morning dew is shiny and glittering
In the morning.
Emphasizing the time of day
Butterflies all flutter up
Butterflies fly upwards
And kiss each little buttercup
Kissing the flower known as a buttercup
At dawning.
During the time of sunrise
If I had Alladin's lamp
Referring to a magical item from folklore
For only a day
If I had it for a limited time
I'd make a wish
I would make a request
And here's what I'd say
I will tell you my request now
Dreaming was meant for night time
Dreaming is stereotypically associated with sleeping and nighttime.
I live in dreams all the day;
The singer spends a significant amount of time in their own thoughts and fantasies.
I know it's not the right time,
The artist acknowledges that they should focus on reality at this moment.
But still I dream away
Despite knowing they should be present, the artist cannot resist daydreaming.
What could be sweeter than dreaming,
Dreaming is very enjoyable.
Just dreaming and drift away.
Simply indulging in one's own imagination and escaping reality.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIAN ROBLEDO, DOROTHY TERRISS
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