George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los A… Read Full Bio ↴George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band Third Wave in 1968, from there he backed such musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Dorham and Don Ellis, playing session musician on Jean-Luc Pontys Pacific Jazz Albums.1970 was a milestone for Duke playing on The Mothers of Invention album 200 Motels.

He then went on to join The Cannonball Adderley Quintet recording at least six albums with Adderley. Further collaborations with Frank Zappa and Billy Cobham came his first venture into the charts with "Reach for It" and "Dukey Stick". Reverting to his jazz roots his "Brazilian Love Affair" album even impressed his jazz critics after many accused him of selling out to pop.

Morning Sun
George Duke Lyrics

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i wanna see yoor face in the morning sun
i wanna have no doubts baby youre the one
well i wanna be wit chu when we get thru
mmmmmmm
the way i feel when loves brand new
yes i'll love you on a bright & shiny day
and ill need you when my dreams begin to stray
more than ever

ill need you more than a day
sharing my life
i know we'll find a way
i see me & you at a bbq
i see lots of people watching you
youy dance around spin every where

i just love your face & that natural hair
i wanna make you happy 7 stay a while

Overall Meaning

The song "Morning Sun" by George Duke is a romantic love ballad expressing the desire of the singer to see his lover's face in the morning sun. The lyrics convey a sense of assurance and conviction that the love between the two is genuine and strong. The singer proclaims his love for his partner in every season - on a bright and sunny day as well as on days when his dreams are clouded. The love between the couple is so real and intense that he confidently declares that they will always find a way to stay together.

The desire to be with his partner is so strong that the singer envisions their future together, seeing themselves at a BBQ, with lots of people watching her spin around and dance. He cherishes his lover's natural hair and just seeing her face makes him happy. The song closes with a statement of commitment, where the singer promises to make his partner happy and stay with her for a long time.

Through his lyrics, George Duke captures the essence of genuine love - a love that stands the test of time, that transcends seasons, and is undiminished by the challenges of life.

Line by Line Meaning

i wanna see yoor face in the morning sun
I desire to see your beautiful face gloriously illuminated by the morning sun.

i wanna have no doubts baby youre the one
I want to be absolutely sure that you, my dear, are the one I want to spend my life with.

well i wanna be wit chu when we get thru
I desire to be with you through thick and thin, through the ups and the downs.

mmmmmmm
This is an expression of deep emotional connection and contentment.

the way i feel when loves brand new
The emotions I am feeling now are reflective of how refreshing and exciting it is to be in a new love relationship.

yes i'll love you on a bright & shiny day
I promise to love and cherish you just as much on the happy, bright days as I do on the tough and challenging ones.

and ill need you when my dreams begin to stray
I know that I will need your love and support during those times in my life when I feel lost or unsure of my path.

more than ever
My love and need for you grows stronger with each passing day.

ill need you more than a day
My love and reliance on you extends far beyond just a single day.

sharing my life
I desire to share every aspect of my life with you, both the good and the bad.

i know we'll find a way
I am confident that together, we can overcome any obstacle and find a way to make our love endure.

i see me & you at a bbq
I envision us enjoying each other's company at a picnic or barbeque with friends and family.

i see lots of people watching you
I can see how everyone around us admires your beauty and charm.

youy dance around spin every where
I love to watch you dance freely and joyfully, spinning around with ease and grace.

i just love your face & that natural hair
I am infinitely drawn to your unfiltered natural beauty, both your face and your hair.

i wanna make you happy 7 stay a while
My ultimate desire is to bring you joy and to stay with you for a very long time.

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