Lee Ryan is a member of the band Blue (2001-2005, and 2009-present), and a … Read Full Bio ↴Lee Ryan is a member of the band Blue (2001-2005, and 2009-present), and a solo artist. Like George Michael’s departure from Wham!, or Robbie Williams’s rise from the ashes of Take That, Lee’s move into solo territory was hoped to bring him similar success.

In Blue he was Tabloid Boy, or as he says, “the wild one who was always getting into trouble. I had about 10 girls selling their stories on me. I didn’t care, as long as they get a new pair of shoes out of it then why should I be upset.”

Adjusting to going it alone, Lee’s new solo material is soulful contemporary adult pop often dealing with emotionally intimate issues. The debut single Army of Lovers is a good example of the stripped-back sound of his first album. Having written some of Blue’s key material – one of Blue’s biggest International hits, “Breathe Easy”, was one of Lee’s contributions – songwriting is still a big a part of Lee’s focus. He continues to try and develop his writing, actively seeking out other people to help him learn his craft. “I’ve worked with a huge range of ranging from Mario’s producer Neo to up and coming British songwriters like Nigel Hoyle, who wrote Army Of Lovers,” says Lee.
Elton John has remained a close mentor to Ryan during his move to solo artist. Having learned of his solo ambitions, designers D&G have also signed Lee up as the one of their next generation of ambassadors for their brand.

Lee's early life did not provide the road straight to stardom. His mother brought him up alone in tough Chatham. “We had nothing. But because I was dyslexic and a wild kid she thought "I'll take him to drama school". She thought it would help me concentrate, and it actually helped me a lot. I got a lot of energy out of it. My mum worked her bollocks off.” Towards the end of his sojourns at various drama schools, including Italia Conti, the Bright Lights Academy and Sylvia Young, and with a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADD, one of the schools insisted he take the hyperactivity drug, Ritalin, to help him concentrate through his GCSEs. His mother looked into the drug, realised it was an amphetamine, and refused to let them put him on it...so Lee Ryan moved onto another drama school.

He now says his experiences growing up help him feel strong enough to avoid some of the pitfalls that are common to young artists. Growing up in a neighbourhood struggling against drug and crime problems mean that his good friend Elton John’s concerns about Doherty style drug problems are unlikely to beset Ryan.

In the Morning
Lee Ryan Lyrics

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Sometimes I watch you while you're sleeping
So amazed at how pretty you are
I wonder what it is you're dreaming sometimes
Where your mind goes and just how far

Is it me that makes you smile when your dreaming
Or could it be the other man you're seeing

I'll guess I'll ask you in the morning
Right before I pack my things and walk right out the door
I'll guess I'll ask you in the morning
I'll pretend we're still in love tonight 'cause we won't be anymore

In the morning, in the morning

Wish I could see inside your mind
So I could find where we went wrong
Because your happiness was my sunshine
I should have known the rain was sure to come

Is it me that makes you smile when your dreaming
Or could it be the other man you're seeing

I'll guess I'll ask you in the morning
Right before I pack my things and walk right out the door
I'll guess I'll ask you in the morning
I'll pretend we're still in love tonight 'cause we won't be anymore

In morning, in the morning, in the morning, in the morning

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "In The Morning" by Lee Ryan are poignant and intense. The singer speaks of his lover, who he watches while she sleeps, admiring her beauty and wondering what she dreams of. He is curious to know where her mind goes, and how far her thoughts wander. But at the same time, he is torn by jealousy and suspicion, wondering if he is the only person who makes her smile or if she is seeing someone else. The song expresses the singer's fear of losing his love, which is palpable in the lines, "Is it me that makes you smile when you're dreaming, or could it be the other man you're seeing?"

The chorus "I guess I'll ask you in the morning" depicts the singer's sense of denial and sense of urgency to face the truth about their relationship. He doesn't want to confront the reality because he is scared of the outcome. He pretends they are in love tonight because he knows that they will not be anymore. The lines, "I should have known the rain was sure to come" depict the regret of the singer for not being able to save the relationship even when he knew it was destined to fail.

The song's meaning is simple yet beautiful- it captures the essence of love, the desire for companionship, and the fear of losing what we love the most. The song's lyrics are powerful and emotive, and they are a testament to Lee Ryan's tremendous songwriting skills.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I watch you while you're sleeping
I sometimes watch over you in your sleep.

So amazed at how pretty you are
I am constantly in awe of how beautiful you look.

I wonder what it is you're dreaming sometimes
I am curious about what's on your mind when you dream.

Where your mind goes and just how far
I ponder where your thoughts travel and how deeply they venture.

Is it me that makes you smile when your dreaming
I wonder if I'm the reason for the smile on your sleeping face.

Or could it be the other man you're seeing
I suspect that there might be another man that brings a smile to your face.

I'll guess I'll ask you in the morning
I plan on asking you this in the morning.

Right before I pack my things and walk right out the door
I intend to pose this question just before leaving.

I'll pretend we're still in love tonight 'cause we won't be anymore
We will not be together after tonight, but I will pretend as though we are.

Wish I could see inside your mind
I wish I could read your thoughts.

So I could find where we went wrong
So that I could locate where things went wrong between us.

Because your happiness was my sunshine
Your happiness brought me immense joy.

I should have known the rain was sure to come
I should have anticipated that this happiness would eventually end.

In morning, in the morning, in the morning, in the morning
Repeating the phrase 'in the morning' for emphasis.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lee Ryan, Shaffer Smith

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