Sunday Morning
Karen Aoki Lyrics
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Steal some covers, share some skin
Clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable
You twist to fit the mould that I am in
But things just get so crazy, living life gets hard to do
And I would gladly hit the road, get up and go if I knew
That somebody, it would lead me back to you
That may be all I need
In darkness, she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
Fingers trace your every outline
Paint a picture with my hands
Back and forth, we sway like branches in a storm
Change the weather, still together when it ends
That may be all I need
In darkness, she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
But things just get so crazy, living life gets hard to do
Sunday morning, rain is falling, and I'm calling out to you
Singing, someday it'll bring me back to you
Find a way to bring myself back home to you
That may be all I need
In darkness, she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
That may be all I need
In darkness, she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
The lyrics to Karen Aoki's "Sunday Morning" evoke a cozy and intimate scene with someone she loves. Rain is falling outside and they are snuggled up in bed, stealing covers and sharing skin. The clouds are shrouding them in moments that are unforgettable, and they are perfectly molded together. However, living life can get crazy and difficult, and she longs for someone who can lead her back to her loved one. The darkness is all-consuming, and this person is the only one she sees.
In the chorus, she sings about how all she needs is this person, that they are her everything. In their embrace, she feels at home, and driving slowly on a Sunday morning is heaven for her. As they sway together like branches in a storm, they are changing the weather together. Even when things end, they're still together. The ultimate message of the song is a longing to be reunited with the person she loves the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday morning, rain is falling
It's Sunday morning and it's raining.
Steal some covers, share some skin
We're in bed together, cuddling, and sharing the covers.
Clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable
The rain clouds are creating a memorable, intimate moment for us.
You twist to fit the mould that I am in
You adjust or adapt yourself to fit into my life and my preferences.
But things just get so crazy, living life gets hard to do
Life can become overwhelming and difficult to manage.
And I would gladly hit the road, get up and go if I knew
That somebody, it would lead me back to you
That somebody, it would lead me back to you
I would be willing to take risks and travel, if it would ultimately lead me back to you.
That may be all I need
In darkness, she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
Being with you may be all I need to feel complete. Even in difficult times (darkness), you are my light. Let's spend lazy Sunday mornings together, driving slow and just enjoying each other's company. I never want to be away from you.
Fingers trace your every outline
Paint a picture with my hands
Back and forth, we sway like branches in a storm
Change the weather, still together when it ends
I'm mapping your body with my fingers and painting a picture with my hands. We move back and forth like branches in a storm, but we weather it together and remain united at the end.
But things just get so crazy, living life gets hard to do
Sunday morning, rain is falling, and I'm calling out to you
Singing, someday it'll bring me back to you
Find a way to bring myself back home to you
Life can be tough, and sometimes it feels like we're drifting apart. But even in these moments, I call out to you, and I believe that someday we will be reunited. I'll find my way back to you.
That may be all I need
In darkness, she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
Being with you may be all I need to feel complete. Even in difficult times (darkness), you are my light. Let's spend lazy Sunday mornings together, driving slow and just enjoying each other's company. I never want to be away from you.
Writer(s): Lou Reed, John Cale
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