Four in the Morning
Ivy Lyrics


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I never knew I was close to you
You seemed so dead inside
I kept trying just to see it through
Just to be with you
Just to take the ride
Promise me that you'll do your best
It's all on you
You're all that's left
I never knew what I meant to you
I guess that's no surprise

Four in the morning
And I got that feeling
Clock's ticking but my heart's not beating
Eyes open and I'm staring at the ceiling
Tell me that you're leaving
Give me something to believe in
Don't let me down

I never left I just held my breath
I kept in all inside
I never guessed if you knew the rest
There was nothing much
Written in your eyes
Promise me that you'll let it go
It's all I've got
I need to know
I never knew what to make of you
I guess that's no surprise

Four in the morning
And I got that feeling
Clock's ticking but my heart's not beating

Four in the morning
And I got that feeling
Clock's ticking but my heart's not beating
Eyes open and I'm staring at the ceiling
Tell me that you're leaving




Give me something to believe in
Don't let me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ivy's song "Four in the Morning" suggest a theme of a failed relationship that leaves one person feeling hurt and confused. The opening lines indicate a lack of emotional connection between two people who were in a relationship. The singer feels that their partner did not let them in and kept everything buried inside, leading to a sense of betrayal and disappointment. The repetition of the phrase "I never knew" adds to the feeling of confusion and regret.


After acknowledging the relationship's failures, the singer plunges into an emotional despair, as shown in the verse’s repetition of "Four in the morning/ And I got that feeling/ Clock's ticking but my heart's not beating." The singer admits to feeling helpless and vulnerable due to their partner's departure, seeking some form of acknowledgment and closure from them. The plea, "give me something to believe in," speaks to the singer's desire to believe that the time spent in the relationship meant something and that their partner's decision to leave was not in vain. Overall, the song explores the pain of a failed relationship and the longing for closure.


Line by Line Meaning

I never knew I was close to you
I had no idea that we were ever close


You seemed so dead inside
You appeared very emotionless


I kept trying just to see it through
I persisted with my efforts to make things work


Just to be with you
Simply to spend time with you


Just to take the ride
To embark on this journey with you


Promise me that you'll do your best
Please guarantee that you will try your hardest


It's all on you
You are the only one who can control this now


You're all that's left
You are the only one remaining in my life


I never knew what I meant to you
I was unaware of what our relationship meant to you


I guess that's no surprise
I am not shocked by this realization


Four in the morning
It is currently 4:00am


And I got that feeling
I am experiencing a distinct emotion at this moment


Clock's ticking but my heart's not beating
Time is passing but I do not feel any emotional connection


Eyes open and I'm staring at the ceiling
My eyes are wide open and I am looking at the ceiling


Tell me that you're leaving
Please inform me that you are departing


Give me something to believe in
Provide me with a reason to hold faith and trust in something


Don't let me down
Please do not disappoint me


I never left I just held my breath
I never left you, I was just waiting in anticipation


I kept in all inside
I bottled up all my emotions


I never guessed if you knew the rest
I was unsure if you knew the full story


There was nothing much written in your eyes
I saw no real emotion conveyed in your eyes


Promise me that you'll let it go
Please agree to release this from your mind


It's all I've got
This is the only hope I have left


I need to know
I require information to understand


I never knew what to make of you
I could never quite figure out who you were


Four in the morning
It is now 4:00 am


And I got that feeling
I experience a certain emotion at this moment


Clock's ticking but my heart's not beating
Time is moving forward but I do not feel emotionally connected


Eyes open and I'm staring at the ceiling
My eyes are wide open and I am looking at the ceiling


Tell me that you're leaving
Please tell me you are departing


Give me something to believe in
Provide me with something to hold faith and trust in


Don't let me down
Please do not disappoint me




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Schlesinger, Andy Chase, Dominique Durand

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Miss Linda

I never knew I was close to you.
you seemed so dead inside.
I kept trying just to see it through.
just to be with you.
just to take the ride.

promise me that you'd do your best.
it's all on you.
you're all that's left.
I never knew what I meant to you.
I guess that's no surprise.

(chorus)
four in the morning and I got that feeling.
clocks ticking but my hearts not beating.
eyes open and I'm staring at the ceiling.
tell me that you're leaving.
give me something to believe in.

I never left.
I just held my breath.
I kept it all inside.
I never guessed if you knew the rest.
there was nothing much reaching in your eyes.

promise me that you'll let it go.
it's all i've got.
I need to know.
I never knew what to make of you.
I guess that's no surprise.



All comments from YouTube:

David Michael

These guys are amazing, they should be staggeringly popular! I'm kind of glad they're not because they're my little secret, I guess I'm selfish that way. Many of you probably know most of this band is also Fountains of Wayne.

Regiane

Same here lol

FIX FACT

Best kept secret actually Lol

peng wang

Ivy is so cool! Breeze and silence is coming,makes me relax and comfortable!

kirk drake

love this song her voice is amazing

potpooree vids

what a excellent group great music ~

ChrispyToast

this song reminds me of summer, staying up all night at my friend's houses

Miss Linda

I never knew I was close to you.
you seemed so dead inside.
I kept trying just to see it through.
just to be with you.
just to take the ride.

promise me that you'd do your best.
it's all on you.
you're all that's left.
I never knew what I meant to you.
I guess that's no surprise.

(chorus)
four in the morning and I got that feeling.
clocks ticking but my hearts not beating.
eyes open and I'm staring at the ceiling.
tell me that you're leaving.
give me something to believe in.

I never left.
I just held my breath.
I kept it all inside.
I never guessed if you knew the rest.
there was nothing much reaching in your eyes.

promise me that you'll let it go.
it's all i've got.
I need to know.
I never knew what to make of you.
I guess that's no surprise.

Roberta Henry

Wow...those lyrics describe an old relationship.

zummi mwaheed

Listening to this in 2021, I used to listen to this all the time in 2010 after a breakup!

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