Sunday Morning
Jordy Maxwell Lyrics


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Above my head
I see the clouds go sailing by
So instead
I just hang my head and sigh

And if I told you
That I was running to the sea
Would you come swimming
And dance along the waves with me?
Dance along the waves with me

And yesterday
I said goodbye to my best friend
I bought her flowers
She was the best thing I ever had

I said, "I love you"
But she just flew into the breeze
I said, "I′ll miss you"
She said, "Let your heart run free" (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
She said, "Let your heart run free" (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)

Don't let the mornings get away
Don′t let the heartache take your place
'Cause I know, I know
The days go on and on

Don't let the mornings get away
Don′t let the heartache take your place
′Cause I know, I know
The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)
The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)

Sunday morning
There's not a word we could have said
Mum was crying
She said, "How′d it get like this?"

I said, "I love you"
She takes the sunshine as she goes
I said, "I'll miss you"
When the days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
When the days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)

Don′t let the mornings get away
Don't let the heartache take your place
′Cause I know, I know
The days go on and on

Don't let the mornings get away
Don't let the heartache take your place
′Cause I know, I know
The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh)

The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh)




The days go on and on (Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
The days go on and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sunday Morning" by Jordy Maxwell express the feeling of loss and heartache, but also the hope of experiencing new things and moving on. In the first part of the song, the singer describes the beauty of the clouds, but also acknowledges his sadness by hanging his head and sighing. He then asks someone if they would come with him to the sea and dance along the waves, which represents a desire to escape and find joy. The second part of the song reveals that the singer has recently lost his best friend, but despite his pain, he is encouraged to let his heart run free and not let heartache take over. The final part of the song takes place on a Sunday morning with the singer's mother, and he tells her that he loves her and will miss her in the future.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sunday Morning" are poignant and relatable, as they express feelings of sadness, love, and hope. The song encourages the listener to focus on enjoying the present moment, even in the face of loss, and to look towards the future with hope and a willingness to experience new things.


Line by Line Meaning

Above my head
Looking upwards, I see the clouds floating by


I see the clouds go sailing by
The clouds move across my field of vision


So instead
As such, I choose not to engage


I just hang my head and sigh
I express sadness through a deep breath and a downward glance


And if I told you
Hypothetically, if I were to disclose to you


That I was running to the sea
I planned to go to the ocean with haste


Would you come swimming
Are you willing to swim with me


And dance along the waves with me?
Join me in frolicking with the waves


Dance along the waves with me
Let's engage in this lively activity together


And yesterday
On the preceding day


I said goodbye to my best friend
I bid farewell to my closest companion


I bought her flowers
I presented her with blooms as a gesture of affection


She was the best thing I ever had
She was, without a doubt, the most valuable of my possessions


I said, "I love you"
I verbally expressed my feelings of adoration


But she just flew into the breeze
However, she appeared to disregard my feelings and moved on


I said, "I'll miss you"
I informed her I would experience sadness due to her absence


She said, "Let your heart run free"
Rather than hold onto my feelings, she encouraged me to be free from them


Don't let the mornings get away
Make the most of your mornings and don’t waste them


Don′t let the heartache take your place
Don't let heartbreak consume you


'Cause I know, I know
I'm aware of the impact of emotions


The days go on and on
Time continues to pass continuously


Sunday morning
On a specific day of the week


There's not a word we could have said
In hindsight, there was nothing we could have expressed


Mum was crying
My mother was tearful


She said, "How′d it get like this?"
She questioned how things ended up this way


She takes the sunshine as she goes
My mother chooses to perceive positivity as she moves on


The days go on and on
Time continues to pass consistently




Writer(s): Jordan Maxwell, Jordy Maxwell

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@alexrainbirdMusic

Good morning and happy Sunday! Here's a rare weekend upload from us, but we couldn't resist sharing the beautiful 'Sunday Morning' by Aussie artist Jordy Maxwell on a Sunday! Hope you enjoy the vibes and have a wonderful day 🌄
STREAM/DOWNLOAD: https://www.jordymaxwell.com/links/

@Lycantori

Just opened my window, looked into the foggy morning and thought about how perfect an indie song would be rn... and here you are 🥰❤

@evlnmargot

I love a foggy morning 🥺✨

@Lycantori

@@evlnmargot Same 😍 everything seems so calm and fresh and mystic ❤

@mariawardrop-day4256

Morning, gorgeous people! Clicked straight on this: instantly chilled yet lifted at the same time! Just beautiful, Jordy!

@alexrainbirdMusic

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@RachelTheRheapr

for me it's still Saturday night but I can't wait to wake up bright and early and put this on repeat while I get ready 🥰

@mariawardrop-day4256

That is exactly what I did, Rach! Just a couple of time zones ahead of you here in the UK, probably!

@barbaraarroyo9420

Morning people!! Greetings from Ireland. Cloudy and gray Sunday morning here…perfect for sitting next to the fire while having a cup of coffee and listening to great music

@Chill-mc-with-Nate

Beautiful song 😭

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