Another Grey Morning
James Taylor Lyrics
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When it feels like she won't face another day, life is unkind, she's frozen in time.
And here comes another grey morning. A not so good morning after all.
She says "well, what am I to do today with too much time and so much sorrow."
She hears the baby waking up downstairs.
She hears the foghorn calling out across the sound.
Repetition in the morning air is just too much to bear, and no one seems to care.
Like an old unwanted memory that no one will claim.
The clouds with their heads on the ground, she's gonna have to come down.
She said "move me, move me, I'm locked up inside."
Well, I didn't understand her though God knows I tried.
She said "make me angry but just make me cry.
But no more grey morning, I think I'd rather die."
The lyrics of James Taylor's song Another Grey Morning describe a woman who feels trapped in her life, overwhelmed by her emotions and circumstances. She is in a dark place, feeling hopeless and abandoned. She is unable to face the day ahead of her and is consumed by her pain. The weather not only reflects her mood, but it also intensifies it, casting a gloomy shadow over her life.
The woman is heard by someone who is trying to understand her and support her in her struggle, but her expressions of pain and despair are difficult to comprehend. She is asking for help, but she doesn't know how to articulate her needs. The repetition of the morning routine and the sounds she hears are adding to her sense of despair, as no one seems to care about her or help her get out of this difficult situation. She's trapped in a cycle of sadness that she can't escape from, and she's desperate for help.
The song is a poetic portrayal of depression and isolation, showing how even the most mundane details of life can become oppressive when one's emotional state is compromised. Taylor's lyrics explore the complexities of mental health struggles, depicting a situation in which one's internal pain and emotional turmoil can be triggered by external factors, such as the weather or the sounds of the morning. The song is a reminder to be attentive to others who might be struggling, to listen to their needs and offer support even when their expressions of pain are difficult to understand.
Line by Line Meaning
When I feel as though my love is sinking down, the sun doesn't want to shine.
Feeling lonely and downhearted, the world around her seems gloomy and grey.
When it feels like she won't face another day, life is unkind, she's frozen in time.
She feels overwhelmed and trapped in her situation, where life seems cruel and unyielding.
And here comes another grey morning. A not so good morning after all.
As another day dawns, she's not optimistic about what it may bring; it's just another disappointing day.
She says "well, what am I to do today with too much time and so much sorrow."
She's unsure how to face the day with so little purpose and so much pain and sadness weighing her down.
She hears the baby waking up downstairs.
Despite her own struggles, she's attuned to the needs of those around her, including her child.
She hears the foghorn calling out across the sound.
The sounds of the world seem to reflect her own sense of melancholy.
Repetition in the morning air is just too much to bear, and no one seems to care.
The same old routines and the lack of support from others add to her sense of hopelessness and despair.
If another day goes creeping by empty and ashamed, like an old unwanted memory that no one will claim.
Each day feels like a burden, a reminder of past failures and shortcomings that she's unable to shake off.
The clouds with their heads on the ground, she's gonna have to come down.
Despite feeling weighed down and overwhelmed, she knows she has to face reality and come to terms with her situation.
She said "move me, move me, I'm locked up inside." Well, I didn't understand her though God knows I tried.
She's looking for a way out of her emotional and mental imprisonment, but others don't fully grasp the depth of her pain despite their best intentions.
She said "make me angry but just make me cry. But no more grey morning, I think I'd rather die."
She's desperate for any kind of emotional release, but she's reached a point where she can't endure another day of emptiness and despair.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES TAYLOR
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