Morning
Matheson Karen Lyrics
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Last night I dreamed it never was so far
To reach the shore of safety and redemption
And a gaze upon the bright morning star
I dreamed I was by friends all put abandoned
I dreamed I was alone but for my scars
And blinded by the tears that fell like water
The streets of dreams never looked this lonely
The streets of dreams never felt this hard
And I heard my voice barely of a whisper
As the clouds denied the bright morning star
Sometimes this life is no more than a moment
And sometimes this light is lost unto the dark
But courage hears the sound of dawn approaching
And each our own, bright morning star
I woke to find every window open
I woke to find the heavy door jar
And I walked outside and stood upon the hilltop
And gazed one small bright morning star
I walked outside and every bird was singing
As I found again my bright morning star
The lyrics of Matheson Karen's song Morning convey the universal human experience of seeking safety, redemption, and hope amidst the darkness of loneliness, abandonment, and tears. The first verse speaks of a feverish dream where the singer wishes to reach the shore of safety and find redemption while gazing upon the bright morning star. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the desire to find a sense of purpose, direction and guidance in life. In the second verse, the singer finds themselves alone, scarred, and blinded by tears, unable to see the bright morning star. The third verse offers a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness, with the singer realizing that even in the darkest of moments, courage can help one find the sound of dawn approaching. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer finding solace in the sound of birds singing and rediscovering their bright morning star.
The song touches upon themes such as hope, courage, loneliness, and the importance of finding one's own path amidst the chaos of life. It can be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to find their sense of purpose and strength amidst the challenges they may face. The song's imagery of the bright morning star can also be interpreted as a symbol of guidance and hope, guiding the singer and listeners through the darkness towards hope, purpose, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I dreamed my head was in fever
I had a dream that my mind was unsettled and restless
Last night I dreamed it never was so far
I had a dream that everything I wanted was within reach
To reach the shore of safety and redemption
To find a place of refuge and salvation
And a gaze upon the bright morning star
And to see the hope and promise of a new day
I dreamed I was by friends all put abandoned
I dreamed of being rejected and alone by those who were once close
I dreamed I was alone but for my scars
I felt isolated and damaged by my past experiences
And blinded by the tears that fell like water
And overwhelmed by the sadness and grief that filled my eyes
No more to see the bright morning star
Unable to see the hope and light of a new day
The streets of dreams never looked this lonely
My hopes and aspirations felt more distant and unattainable than ever
The streets of dreams never felt this hard
My path to success and happiness felt plagued with obstacles and challenges
And I heard my voice barely of a whisper
My confidence and strength were diminished, and my voice felt small and weak
As the clouds denied the bright morning star
As my hope and optimism were obscured by the darkness of my surroundings
Sometimes this life is no more than a moment
Life can be fleeting and brief
And sometimes this light is lost unto the dark
And sometimes the brightness is overshadowed by darkness
But courage hears the sound of dawn approaching
Having the bravery to face adversity allows us to hear the promise of a new day
And each our own, bright morning star
And we all have the potential to be the shining light in our own lives
I woke to find every window open
I woke up to a world full of possibilities and opportunities
I woke to find the heavy door jar
I realized that the barriers that were once blocking me had been lifted
And I walked outside and stood upon the hilltop
And I stepped out into the vast open world and stood on the mountaintop of my achievements
And gazed one small bright morning star
And I looked up and saw the shining promise of a new day
I walked outside and every bird was singing
As I ventured out into the world, I was surrounded by happiness and positivity
As I found again my bright morning star
And I rediscovered my hope and optimism for the future
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
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