Sunday Morning
Jake Wells Lyrics

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I heard it on a Sunday morning
I listened on the radio
You love it when I hear ya
You hate it when I go

And the devil's tryin' to chase me down

You shouldn't find it funny

I hope you don't think you got it right
Well I'm gonna make my money
God wants me to
God wants me to win the fight
God wants me

And the Devil's trying' to chase me down
And the Devil's trying' to chase me down

Turn up
Tune in
Drop out of school
Turn up
Tune in
Your sin is cool
Turn up
Tune in
Drop out of school
Turn up
Tune in
Your sin is cool yeah
Turn up
Tune in
Drop out of school
Turn up
Tune in
Your sin is cool yeah
And Turn up
Tune in
Drop out of school
Turn up
Tune in
Your sin is cool
Yeah

And the Devil's trying' to chase me down

Overall Meaning

The song 'Sunday Morning' by Jake Wells is a reflective piece on the internal struggle between good and evil. Jake heard the song on a Sunday morning, which is typically a time for religious observance and contemplation, on the radio. His partner seemingly likes it when he hears music, but dislikes it when he leaves. The phrase 'And the devil's tryin' to chase me down' is a recurring motif throughout the song, representing the negative impulses and temptations that pull at Jake, in conflict with his desire to do what is right.

Jake then says that his partner should not find the situation funny, indicating that there is tension between them. He is insistent that he will make his money and implies that it is his destiny, saying that 'God wants me to win the fight'. The repetition of 'God wants me' emphasizes this sense of inevitability, as if his path is predetermined. The repeated line 'Turn up, tune in, drop out of school / Your sin is cool' has a rebellious, countercultural tone, and suggests that Jake is rejecting traditional expectations and values in favor of a more free-spirited existence. Ultimately, the song portrays Jake's conflicted state of mind, caught between opposing forces and trying to stay afloat.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard it on a Sunday morning
I came across this song one Sunday morning and immediately liked it.

I listened on the radio
I heard this song while listening to the radio.

You love it when I hear ya
You appreciate that I like your music.

You hate it when I go
You don't like it when I stop listening to your music.

And the devil's tryin' to chase me down
I often feel like I'm being chased by negative thoughts or influences.

You shouldn't find it funny
You shouldn't take pleasure in my struggles.

I hope you don't think you got it right
You shouldn't assume that you know everything about me and my situation.

Well I'm gonna make my money
I'm determined to make a successful career in the music industry and earn money from it.

God wants me to
I believe that it's part of God's plan for me to succeed in music.

God wants me to win the fight
I believe that God is on my side and that I will overcome any obstacles.

Turn up
Increase the volume of the music.