New Morning
Elliot Ledger Lyrics
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I would not be surprised.
I should have seen it sooner
I wish I had been wise
And I've seen you on the run
I hope you find what you're looking for
He'll never go back if not for something
She'll never walk home without his hand
I wouldn't back down if I get nothing
You couldn't leave unless you understand
And this is my new morning
This is your new morning
But now this is my new day
Now the spring has sprung
The hope after the winter
It's now we see the young
Playing in the new grass
Three daisies in the lawn
And I call this my new morning
[chorus]
One, two, three, yeah.
[chorus]
The lyrics of New Morning by Elliot Ledger conveys a sense of realization and reflection upon a past relationship that has come to an end. The singer expresses regret over not recognizing the signs of the breakup sooner and wishes that they had been wise enough to see it coming. The lines "I watched you on your way home, and I've seen you on the run" suggests that the ex-partner had already begun to withdraw, but the singer failed to take notice.
The third stanza paints a picture of a new beginning, symbolized by the arrival of spring and the image of young children playing in the grass. The singer refers to this as a "new morning," signifying a fresh start and the possibility of new opportunities. The repetition of the phrase "this is my new morning" and the counting of "one, two, three" in the chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to move on and embrace the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I saw this coming,
I regret not being able to predict this situation.
I would not be surprised.
The situation was predictable and not unexpected to me.
I should have seen it sooner
It was my mistake for not seeing this earlier.
I wish I had been wise
I could have avoided this problem if I were not foolish.
I watched you on your way home
I observed you carefully while you were returning home.
And I've seen you on the run
I know that you are always in a rush.
I hope you find what you're looking for
I wish that you achieve your goals and find satisfaction.
He'll never go back if not for something
He will always have a motive for any action; he won't act without reason.
She'll never walk home without his hand
She's dependent on him and won't do anything without his assistance.
I wouldn't back down if I get nothing
I will continue to struggle even if I do not receive any benefit.
You couldn't leave unless you understand
You'll always need to comprehend something before you consider leaving.
And this is my new morning
This marks the beginning of a new phase in my life.
This is your new morning
This marks the beginning of a new phase in your life.
But now this is my new day
Today, the start of the new phase, belongs to me.
Now the spring has sprung
The beginning of the new phase coincides with the arrival of spring.
The hope after the winter
The new phase brings optimism and a fresh outlook after a period of hardship.
It's now we see the young
This season allows us to appreciate the youthful and innocent characters around us.
Playing in the new grass
The youth are enjoying themselves in the vibrant green grass that has recently grown.
Three daisies in the lawn
The dainty daisies blooming demonstrate the fullness of life and opportunities available.
And I call this my new morning
I am optimistic and excited about this new phase in my life.
[chorus]
Refrain from singing
One, two, three, yeah.
Simple count to transition to the chorus
[chorus]
Refrain from singing
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alejandrojefferies1582
By far one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
@solomoon3083
Hell yes.
@nofilter-cr1gw
hilarious!!!!!
@smicksmookety
I don't think anyone's been rating it low... it's at worst just "rated".
@nofilter-cr1gw
@A W stupid comment...
@NuwanLiyanage1983
Agreed
@Kaboomboo
"When's that darn thing gonna set?!"
That line puts my mom in hysterics every time. So funny.
@nofilter-cr1gw
that line so crazy funny!!!
@stueypooey9742
There was a beautiful sunset tonight where I live and it reminded me of that line and this scene. Here we are 😂
@Bee-tj8gc
Whats sad is what this woman said in the movie is something a lot of women took to heart because chicks are more influenced by media and the person who wrote the dialogue was probably a dude
But than some chicks are dumb enough to be like "das how i think now"