In the Morning
Graham Coxon Lyrics
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Are you really there? Are you even real?
I don't know which way to go when I hear you everywhere
There's a melody in every line and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
If a diamond hangs in every tree
And a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
I listened just this morning, this is what I heard
A starling in the moonlight fair wings beating up a gale
In the morning, in the morning, in the morning, ooh, in the morning
You're a part of the air and you shake a whole field
With your golden hair and your golden shield
I don't know which way to go when I hear you everywhere
There's a melody in every line and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
If a diamond hangs in every tree
And a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
I listened just this morning, this is what I heard
An angel's wings in cool night air like a blackbird in the chapel
A starling in the moonlight fair wings beating up a gale
In the morning, in the morning, in the morning, ooh, in the morning
Like a piece of the air, it's just how you feel
Just hovering there, are you even real?
I don't know which way to go when I hear you everywhere
There's a melody in every line and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
If a diamond hangs in every tree
And a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
I listened just this morning, this is what I heard
An angel's wings in cool night air like a blackbird in the hail
Starlings in the moonlight fair wings beating up a gale
Legless owl in endless flight, unable for to settle
In oceans like a giants mind harbouring it's mettle
In the morning, in the morning, in the morning, ooh, in the morning
Graham Coxon's "In the Morning" is a song that explores the experience of feeling lost and uncertain in the presence of someone who has a strong presence in one's life. The lyrics are poetic and metaphorical, describing the person as "a piece of the air" and questioning their very existence.
The song opens with an ethereal, dreamlike quality as Coxon sings, "Like a piece of the air, it's just how you feel / Are you really there? Are you even real?" He expresses his confusion about the person's presence and the effect they have on him, saying "I don't know which way to go when I hear you everywhere."
Throughout the song, Coxon juxtaposes natural imagery with the complexities of life and relationships. He asks, "If a diamond hangs in every tree / And a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?" suggesting that life is fragile and fleeting, but still beautiful in its own way.
The chorus repeats the phrase "in the morning" three times, creating a sense of longing and nostalgia. The imagery shifts several times throughout the song, from "an angel's wings in cool night air" to "starlings in the moonlight fair wings beating up a gale" to "a legless owl in endless flight." These images create a sense of mysticism and wonder, reinforcing the idea that life is strange and surprising.
Overall, "In the Morning" is a beautifully written and performed song that captures the feeling of uncertainty and awe in the face of life's mysteries.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a piece of the air, it's just how you feel
Your presence is intangible and fleeting like the air, and it's all about how you make me feel.
Are you really there? Are you even real?
I question whether or not you exist, because you seem to disappear whenever I try to grasp onto you.
I don't know which way to go when I hear you everywhere
Your presence is all around me, and I'm lost as to how to navigate my life with you constantly in my mind.
There's a melody in every line and a sorrow in these eyes of mine
Every word I speak has a musical quality to it, but at the same time, my eyes betray a sense of sadness and longing.
If a diamond hangs in every tree And a life is lost for every leaf, can a bird still sing?
Even if the world is full of both the precious and the mundane, can we still find beauty and joy in the simplicity of nature?
I listened just this morning, this is what I heard An angel's wings in cool night air like a blackbird in the chapel A starling in the moonlight fair wings beating up a gale In the morning, in the morning, in the morning, ooh, in the morning
This morning, I heard the sound of ethereal wings flapping in the night air, like a bird singing in a sacred space. I also heard the powerful wings of a starling battling against the wind. It's a new morning, and everything feels fresh and alive.
You're a part of the air and you shake a whole field With your golden hair and your golden shield
Your presence is so pervasive that it feels like you're a part of the very air around us. Even your physical appearance, with your flowing golden hair and protective shield, seems to embody your otherworldly essence.
Just hovering there, are you even real? I don't know which way to go when I hear you everywhere
Your presence feels almost like a hallucination, leaving me questioning reality and unable to discern the right path forward.
Legless owl in endless flight, unable for to settle In oceans like a giants mind harbouring it's mettle
I imagine a mythical owl soaring through the sky without need for landing, and an ocean with the powerful presence of an ancient titan. These images speak to me of innate strength and endurance, even in the face of adversity.
In the morning, in the morning, in the morning, ooh, in the morning
Each new morning brings a fresh start, and an opportunity to embrace the natural beauty and joy of life.
Contributed by Isaac V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A Virtual Tourist
The guy has Lead, Bass, and Rhythm all going at the same time, while singing and whistling. It's incomprehensible how he's able to do this. Awesome.
Carol holloway
Thank God this footage is back! Thank you. Love this so much. Such an incredible musical talent. He can turn himself to any musical genre and/or instrument and master it. Unbelievable.
Sonomanz
Took me more than a year to find it again. Dunno why it was deleted from everywhere but this gem has to be here for everyone. Welcome 🤍
S4F3
watched this video thousands times, thousands mornings :)
Andrew
Was fortunate to see it live in Brooklyn in 2018. He's a funny dude too. I remember laughing loud at something, and he looked up in the audience for my reaction, happy to know someone caught his unique ways.
Hardfolk
one of my fav song since 2010 đź’™
Diana Báez
I love this song so much ♥️
ukedc
Error on the production line. This one got ten people’s worth of talent.
Happy accidents.
Diana Báez
Lovely how he replaced Essy Syed backing vocals by whistling
Isadora Lindqvist
HOW