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Morning Coming
Gravy Train Lyrics
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Morning coming...
April morning, sun is high
Watch the smoke rings spiral black against the sky
Now the singers and their songs
Are just an echo telling me where I belong
Of another trip on sanity (?)
If we're dreaming, our dreams will all be yours
When a new day dawns...
Morning coming...
Morning coming...
Are we writing another page?
Bless the sunlight laid upon an empty stage
Turn your faces towards the door
The world is waiting, can you hear a senseless roar?
Where we're living is just a state of mind
Of another trip on sanity (?)
If we're dreaming, our dreams will all be yours
When a new day dawns...
Morning coming...
Morning coming...
Feel the evening, take a hold
See the smoke rise 'round the grime, now ages old
If it would stop, on Monterrey (?)
All we want to do is hear the music play
Where we're living is just a state of mind
Of another trip on sanity (?)
If we're dreaming, our dreams will all be yours
When a new day dawns...
Morning Coming by Gravy Train is a psychedelic rock song that delves into the theme of time and how our thoughts, experiences and moments that we live in are all a state of mind. The chorus, which repeats "morning coming" refers to time moving forward and the inevitability of change as another day dawns. The song opens with the lines "April morning, sun is high, Watch the smoke rings spiral black against the sky" which sets the scene of the beginning of a new day, with the sunshine and smoke rings contrasting against each other.
The verse "Where we're living is just a state of mind, Of another trip on sanity" suggests that our everyday lives are perceptions created by our mind, which is a recurring theme in psychedelic rock. The lyrics question whether we are experiencing things outside of ourselves or if it all exists within our own heads. "If we're dreaming, our dreams will all be yours" suggests that reality is subjective and influenced by our individual experiences.
The second verse begins with "Are we writing another page? Bless the sunlight laid upon an empty stage" which deals with the idea of creating new memories and experiences, and the importance of moving forward. The line "The world is waiting, can you hear a senseless roar?" could be interpreted as either the chaotic noise of everyday life or the anticipation of something exciting.
In the final verse, "Feel the evening, take a hold, See the smoke rise 'round the grime, now ages old" paints a vivid picture of the transition from day to night, with the smoke and dirt of the day rising up in contrast to the calmness of the evening. "All we want to do is hear the music play" suggests a desire to escape from the mundane aspects of life and find joy in music and creativity.
Overall, Morning Coming is a nostalgic song that takes the listener on a journey of self-reflection and contemplation, exploring the nature of reality and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning coming...
The morning is approaching and the day is about to begin.
April morning, sun is high
It is a sunny morning in April.
Watch the smoke rings spiral black against the sky
Smoke rings are visible in the sky.
Now the singers and their songs
The singers and their music are now absent.
Are just an echo telling me where I belong
Their music reminds me of where I feel at home.
Where we're living is just a state of mind
Our physical location is not as important as our mental state.
Of another trip on sanity (?)
Perhaps we are in danger of losing our grip on reality.
If we're dreaming, our dreams will all be yours
If we are all dreaming, we will all share the same hopes and desires.
When a new day dawns...
We will face a new beginning with fresh perspective.
Are we writing another page?
Are we continuing our story?
Bless the sunlight laid upon an empty stage
The empty stage is illuminated with sunlight.
Turn your faces towards the door
Face the future with an open mind.
The world is waiting, can you hear a senseless roar?
The world is full of noise and confusion.
Feel the evening, take a hold
Embrace the night and all it has to offer.
See the smoke rise 'round the grime, now ages old
Old smoke and dirt are visible in the air.
If it would stop, on Monterrey (?)
If only everything would come to a standstill.
All we want to do is hear the music play
We just want to enjoy some music.
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.