THIS MORNING
Hayward and Lodge Lyrics
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Is there none of your love alive?
If every door you open closes on me
I don't know if I can survive
I don't know if I can survive
Long is the road that takes you from home
My baby, oh my darling
And lonely is the night
For the poor tormented soul
Who is searching for the light
This morning
I opened my eyes
I knew from the silence
That something was wrong
Turning I realised
I wanted to cry
When I knew I was alone
But where will you go
And who will be your guide
And which way will you turn
The waters are so wide
'cause I never told you
No you'll never really know
I need you so
Now the sun is rising on your freedom my child
Is there none of your love alive?
Every door you open closes on me
I don't know if I can survive
Knowing part of your love was lies
Long is the road
That takes you from home
My baby
Oh my darling
Sleepless are the hours
And lonely is the night
The poor tormented soul
Who is searching for the light
The moment
I opened my eyes
I knew from the silence
That something was wrong
Turning
I realised
I wanted to cry
When I knew I was alone
But where will you go
And who will be your guide
And which way will you turn
The waters are so wide
'cause I never told you
No you'll never really know
I need you so
The song "This Morning" by Justin Hayward and John Lodge has an emotional undertone that speaks to the pain of heartbreak. The song is a ballad, and it is written in the form of a parent addressing their child. The lyrics open with a somber question directed towards the child, as the parent laments the loss of their love, wondering if any part of it remains. The chorus repeats the sentiment of heartbreak with uncertainty about survival.
The second verse of the song speaks to how lonely and challenging it is for the person who's searching for the light, which is likely a metaphor for achieving clarity or enlightenment. The song speaks to how painful and disorienting love can be, and how difficult it is for those who are left behind. The bridge of the song questions the path that the child will take and who will help them navigate their journey. The song concludes by acknowledging the hurt that remains and how the pain of the experience continues, with a desperate plea to the listener to stay.
Overall, the song is poignant and speaks to the painful human experience of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
As the dawn is breaking on your future my child
The future is ahead of you, but I hope it's bright and hopeful for you.
Is there none of your love alive?
Have our love and relationship completely died and disappeared?
If every door you open closes on me
If everything you try leads to our separation and distance.
I don't know if I can survive
I don't know if I can bear this pain and heartache.
Long is the road that takes you from home
The journey away from home is long and difficult.
My baby, oh my darling
My dear and beloved child.
Sleepless are the hours
The pain and worry keep me awake at night.
And lonely is the night
I feel so lonely and abandoned when you're not here with me.
For the poor tormented soul
I am a tormented and troubled soul.
Who is searching for the light
I'm desperately searching for a way to ease the pain and find happiness again.
This morning
I opened my eyes
Starting a new day with heartache and realization.
I knew from the silence
That something was wrong
The quietness of the morning revealed that something was not right.
Turning I realised
I wanted to cry
As I woke up, I realized the reality of the situation and want to express my sadness and grief.
When I knew I was alone
The realization that I am alone in this pain and heartache.
But where will you go
I wonder where you will go without me.
And who will be your guide
Who will guide and protect you on your journey?
And which way will you turn
The waters are so wide
The options are many and overwhelming, and the journey will be difficult.
'cause I never told you
No you'll never really know
I need you so
I never expressed how much I need and love you, and now it's too late.
Now the sun is rising on your freedom my child
The future looks bright for you, but it also means you're free from me and our love.
Knowing part of your love was lies
Realizing that some of the love we shared was not genuine or truthful.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON TOOP COOPER, PERRY BAMONTE, ROBERT JAMES SMITH, ROGER O'DONNELL, SIMON GALLUP
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