Early in the Morning
Gap Band Lyrics
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Oh, Annette, you know I cared till you were gone
I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin'
I didn't know I lost you till you're gone
Oh, Annette, you know I loved you till you were gone
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
Gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
Now I gotta get up early every morning
'Cause the early bird always catches the worm
Now I gotta get up every morning
Gotta make up for the lesson I've learned
Gotta find me a lover that won't run for cover
Gotta find me a lover that won't run the mother
'Cause I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin'
I didn't know I lost you till you're gone
She had a pretty face that drove men wild
I even wanted her to have my child
Early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
(Team say it)
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
(Ladies just sing it one time, sing ladies)
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Early in the mornin'
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, mama
Everything gonna be all right
Early in the mornin'
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, baby
Everything will be all right
Early in the mornin'
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, baby
Everything will be all right
Early in the mornin', baby
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, mama
Everything will gonna be all right, yeah
Early in the mornin', baby
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, mama
Everything will gonna be all right
In the song "Early in the Morning" by the Gap Band, the lyrics express regret over losing a woman named Annette. The singer addresses Annette, saying he had loved and cared for her until she left him. He admits that he was young and foolish, and he didn't realize what he had until she was gone. Now, he feels he must get up early every morning to find a new lover, admitting that he wants someone who won't run away from him like Annette did.
The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment and loss, but also hope for the future. The repetition of the phrase "early in the morning" suggests the need to start fresh each day, even though it might feel like a difficult task. The use of the expression "the early bird catches the worm" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the singer must be proactive in finding someone new.
Overall, the song seems to be about learning from past mistakes and moving on. While the singer expresses sadness about losing Annette, he also seems determined to find someone better suited to him. The song suggests that the journey will not be easy, but it is necessary for growth and happiness in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Annette, you know I loved you till you left me
Oh Annette, you know I really cared for you until you left me behind
I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin'
I was inexperienced and impulsive, I had no idea what I was doing
I gotta get up early in the morning to find me another lover
I have to wake up early every day to search for a new love interest
Now I gotta get up early every morning 'cause the early bird always catches the worm
I need to wake up early every day because success comes to those who make an effort and seize opportunities
Gotta find me a lover that won't run for cover, gotta find me a lover that won't run the mother
I need to find someone who won't hide or reject me and who won't create problems with other people in my life
She had a pretty face that drove men wild, I even wanted her to have my child
She was so stunning that men were always drawn to her, and I was even thinking about having a baby with her
Early in the mornin', in the middle of the day baby, late at night mama, everything gonna be all right
Regardless of the time of day, things will turn out fine if you keep pushing forward and believe in yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GARY STEFAN HARRISON, LONNIE MICHAEL WILSON
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