Good Morning Heartache
George Shearing & Mel Torme Lyrics
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You old gloomy sight
Good morning heartache
Thought we said goodbye last night
I turned and tossed until it seems you have gone
But here you are with the dawn
Wish I could forget you, but you're here to stay
When my love went away
Now everyday it seems I'm saying to you
Good morning heartache what's new
Stop haunting me now
Can't shake you no how
Just leave me alone
I've got those Monday blues
Straight to Sunday blues
Good morning heartache
Here we go again
Good morning heartache
You're the one
Who knows me well
Might as well get use to you hanging around
Good morning heartache
Sit down
The song "Good Morning Heartache" by George Shearing and Mel Torme speaks of the agony of dealing with heartbreak every day, even after trying to forget the pain. The song is written from the perspective of someone who is trying to let go of a lover who has left them, but every morning, they are reminded of the heartache they feel. They wake up to the "old gloomy sight" of the heartache and despite tossing and turning all night, it seems to still be there with the dawn.
The singer is trying to forget the heartache but feels like it's "here to stay." They admit to being haunted by the heartache and can't seem to shake it off. They wish to be left alone but the heartache keeps hanging around. Even though they try to move forward, they can't escape the pain. The lyrics demonstrate just how difficult it is to forget someone you love and the lingering sadness that accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning heartache
Addressing the pain and sadness that has appeared with the start of a new day
You old gloomy sight
Referring to heartache as a familiar, unwelcome presence that dampens the mood
Thought we said goodbye last night
Despite trying to move on, heartache returns every morning
I turned and tossed until it seems you have gone
Attempted to rid oneself of heartache to no avail
But here you are with the dawn
Heartache continues to linger and bring in a new day with its unwelcome presence
Wish I could forget you, but you're here to stay
Desire to rid oneself of heartache, but accepts that it will linger and won't disappear
It seems I met you
Implying that the pain of heartache was a result of a relationship that ended
When my love went away
The source of heartache was the loss of love
Now everyday it seems I'm saying to you
Addressing heartache as a daily struggle
Good morning heartache what's new
Bringing up heartache every morning, acknowledging its continued presence
Stop haunting me now
Pleading with heartache to disappear
Can't shake you no how
Desire to move on from heartache, but unable to do so
Just leave me alone
Wishing for a time where heartache is no longer present
I've got those Monday blues
Depressed and downhearted
Straight to Sunday blues
Feelings of sadness and disappointment that occur throughout the week
Here we go again
Recognizing that heartache will continue to linger and cause pain
You're the one
Acknowledging that heartache is the primary source of pain and sadness
Who knows me well
Heartache is familiar and understands the depth of one's pain
Might as well get use to you hanging around
Accepting that heartache will continue to persist in one's life
Good morning heartache
Addressing the pain and sadness that has appeared with the start of a new day
Sit down
Resigning oneself to the presence of heartache
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERVIN DRAKE, DAN FISHER, IRENE HIGGINBOTHAM PADELLAN
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