Oh What a Beautiful Morning
Eels Lyrics


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There's a bright golden haze on the meadow
There's a bright golden haze on the meadow
The corn is as high as an elephant's eye
And it looks like it's climbing clear up in the sky

Oh, what a beautiful mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day
I got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's goin' my way

All the cattle are standin' like statues
All the cattle are standin' like statues
They don't turn their heads as they see me ride by
But a little brown maverick is winkin' her eye

Oh, what a beautiful mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day
I got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's goin' my way

All the sounds of the earth are like music
All the sounds of the earth are like music
The breeze is so busy it don't miss a tree
And an old weepin' willer is laughin' at me

Oh, what a beautiful mornin'
Oh, what a beautiful day




I got a beautiful feelin'
Everything's goin' my way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eels' song "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," are filled with imagery of a serene and idyllic landscape. The opening stanzas focus on the beauty of nature- the meadow shimmers in a golden haze and the corn is as high as an elephant's eye, almost reaching the sky itself. The tone is joyful and celebratory; the singer revels in the beauty of the world around them.


As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the animals inhabiting this idyll. Again, the singer marvels at their statuesque appearance and is amused by the little brown maverick who winks at them. The sounds of the earth become music to their ears, and even the breeze seems to be part of the symphony. An old willow tree - a motif often used to signify grief - is itself laughing in the beauty of the moment.


Overall, the song is about finding joy in the simple beauty of everyday life. The singer has nothing to worry about, as everything is going their way, and they can appreciate the world without stress or concern. It's a joyful and optimistic message, that encourages listeners to take pleasure in the small things and appreciate the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a bright golden haze on the meadow
The meadow is covered in a radiant yellow light that illuminates its beauty


The corn is as high as an elephant's eye
The corn is towering over the landscape, reaching for the sky and appearing massive in comparison to everything else


And it looks like it's climbing clear up in the sky
The corn has grown so tall that it seems to be stretching into the heavens, achieving an otherworldly height


All the cattle are standin' like statues
The cows are standing perfectly still, almost as if they were carved from stone or metal


They don't turn their heads as they see me ride by
The cows are unfazed by the sight of a person riding by, as though they have seen it all before


But a little brown maverick is winkin' her eye
One of the cows, a maverick, playfully winks an eye in response to the rider passing by


All the sounds of the earth are like music
The natural sounds of the world around the rider create a melody that is as beautiful as any song


The breeze is so busy it don't miss a tree
The wind is blowing so strongly and consistently that it touches every tree in its path, making them all sway in unison


And an old weepin' willer is laughin' at me
An old willow tree, with its cascading branches, appears to be almost giggling in enjoyment of the rider passing by


Oh, what a beautiful mornin'
The rider is experiencing a stunningly gorgeous morning, filled with natural beauty


Oh, what a beautiful day
The rider is having a day that is both pleasant and enjoyable, filled with positive experiences


I got a beautiful feelin'
The rider has a sense of elation, joy and wonderment at the world around them


Everything's goin' my way
The rider is experiencing a positive cycle of events and feelings, where everything seems to be working out in their favor




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Ii Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers

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