DAYBREAK
Lynn Cheryl Lyrics
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How can I ever leave this place beside you?
You were the only one I ever cried to
The night is through
And now it's heartache
I should be home before he sees it's daybreak
Light from the sky is shining through the curtain lace
And now it's daybreak
We were just sitting and talking
Oh, who would have thought we'd be spending the night
Dreading the light of daybreak?
And now it's daybreak
We were like storybook children
Hey, but, like all good fairytale, this one must end
Here is the end it's nearly daybreak
How can I ever leave this place beside you?
You were the only one I ever cried to
The night is through
How can I ever leave?
In the night I'm suppose to leave
But what can I do?
What can I say, what can I do? But pray
The song "Daybreak" by Lynn Cheryl explores the complexity of emotions that comes with an illicit affair. The singer spends the night with her lover but knows she must leave before her partner finds out. She is torn between the comfort of her lover's arms and the guilt of cheating on her partner. The chorus "How can I ever leave this place beside you? You were the only one I ever cried to, the night is through" expresses her reluctance to leave, having found solace and comfort with her lover. However, reality sets in as the morning light breaks through the curtains and she remembers she still has to get home before her partner discovers her infidelity. The lines "I should be home before he sees it's daybreak, light from the sky is shining through the curtain lace, I never really meant to stay" shows her realization that she never intended to spend the night and that she is now running out of time to get home.
The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of a secret affair. There is pleasure in the moment, but the inevitability of the end hangs heavy in the air. The lines "We were like storybook children, hey, but, like all good fairytales, this one must end, here is the end, it's nearly daybreak" shows the singer's awareness that the affair must come to an end eventually, just like all good stories.
Overall, "Daybreak" is a poignant exploration of the emotional complexities of love and infidelity, with Lynn Cheryl's vocals perfectly capturing the melancholic and bittersweet nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Daybreak
The dawn of a new day
How can I ever leave this place beside you?
Leaving your side is difficult for me
You were the only one I ever cried to
You were the only one who saw me vulnerable and emotional
The night is through
The night has come to an end
And now it's heartache
Leaving you causes me emotional pain
I should be home before he sees it's daybreak
I should leave before anyone notices that I've stayed the night
Light from the sky is shining through the curtain lace
The sunrise is visible through the curtains
I never really meant to stay
I didn't intend to stay the night
We were just sitting and talking
We were simply having a conversation
Oh, who would have thought we'd be spending the night
It's unexpected that we're spending the night together
Dreading the light of daybreak?
Feeling anxious about the morning arriving
We were like storybook children
We were like characters from a fairy tale
Hey, but, like all good fairytale, this one must end
All good things must come to an end, even this fantasy
Here is the end it's nearly daybreak
Our time together is coming to an end with the approaching sunrise
How can I ever leave?
Again expressing difficulty in leaving
In the night I'm suppose to leave
It was expected for me to leave during the night
But what can I do?
But there seems to be no other choice
What can I say, what can I do? But pray
Feeling helpless and resorting to prayer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Spencer Proffer, David Pomeranz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dhowell06
Amazing! Her voice gives me chills. One of the most underrated singers of all time.
@davidstevenson2076
Darryl Howell i so agree ..this is un- equalled
@sofumba
Bruh!!! She was so UNSUNG....you should listen to "In Love" ...OMG
@kathmatazz
53 years old and this womans voice continues to bring me to tears in this song! Wht a deeply powerful and meaningful song for me.
@edge150
The Quantum Leap episode had me looking for this song everywhere. So beautiful to see the young lady dance to this song.
@starkid77
+Edge1 I'm glad to find it too, took me years to find it because I didn't even know it was a real song on an actual album. I'm so happy to hear the whole song finally and all the words. I don't have to look for that episode anymore, but I would watch it again if that episode came on.
@turtleboy991
Ditto
@dhowell06
Chilling voice! Outstanding song! Can't stop listening
@kaka7279100
This WOMAN here has so much power and clarity another underrated singer!🎼fly like lillith.
@CazBeaunont
First heard this on quantum leap which im a huge fan of. Beautiful song