In the Morning
Kody West Lyrics

Kody West's "In The Morning" is a song that touches upon the internal struggles of an individual who recognizes that they have habits that are self-destructive, and wishes to change them. The first verse, "Drive a little too fast, Eat a little too bad, Drink a little too much, It keeps holding me down" illustrates the singer's lack of self-control with regards to their habits. The following verse, "Care a little too less, Sleep a little too late, Spend a little too much, Just give it away" shows how neglectful the singer is towards their responsibilities and how they are constantly chasing instant gratification. The chorus "I guess I'd better go home/Come up with some bullshit story/I guess I'd better answer the phone/I'll see you in the morning" illustrates the singer's recognition of their actions' consequences, and how they wish to change them. The following verse, "Try a little too hard/Quit a little too early/Never good enough/Yeah, I don't say I'm sorry" shows that even though the singer recognizes their negative habits, they still lack the self-esteem to pursue their desires fully. The pre-chorus "’Cause that's gonna change/That's gonna change" shows the singer's aspirations to improve and change.

Overall, the lyrics bring up the challenge of fighting one's own habits and escaping from self-destruction. The singer recognizes the need for change and is willing to make a change, but struggles with their own lack of self-control, self-esteem, and accountability.