Her self-titled debut album, Mathilde Santing, came out in 1982 and she gas released well over fifteen studio albums since, most of them sung in English, although she sometimes performs and records in her mother tongue as well. Known for her whispery and vulnerable vocal style, Santing is a prominent gay role model in The Netherlands. She sang at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1998 Gay Games in Amsterdam.
Santing's biggest chart success came in 1999 with the lush ballad 'Wonderful Life', which hit #6 in the Dutch Top 40. The song was taken from the 1999 album To Others To One, which is her highest charting album in her native Netherlands to date, reaching #4 in the Dutch album charts.
In the Morning
Mathilde Santing Lyrics
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In the morning when the moon is at it's rest,
you will see me at the time I love the best
watching rainbows play on sunlight;
pools of water iced from cold night, in the morning.
'Tis the morning of my life.
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor,
building castles in the shifting sands
in a world that no one understands,
In the morning.
'Tis the morning of my life,
In the morning of my life the
minutes take so long to drift away
Please be patient with your life
It's only morning and you're still to live your day
In the ev'ning I will fly you to the moon
To the top right hand corner of
the ceiling in my room
Where w'll stay until the sun shines
Another day to swing on clothe's lines
May I be yawning
It is the morning of my life
It is the morning of my life
In the morning
In the morning
In the morning
Mathilde Santing's song "In the Morning" is a poetic and introspective exploration of youth, time, and the beauty found in everyday life. The first verse paints a vivid image of the singer's favorite time of day - the early morning - when the moon is still visible and rainbows can be seen playing on pools of water that have frozen overnight. The singer reflects that this is the "morning of my life".
The second verse shifts to the daytime, where the singer and the listener will meet by the ocean floor and build castles in the sand in a world that no one else understands. The singer once again reflects that it is the "morning of my life", urging the listener to be patient with their own life and remember that there is still so much to live for.
The final verse is the most imaginative, as the singer envisions taking the listener to the moon and swinging on clotheslines until the next day dawns. The repetition of the phrase "It is the morning of my life" cements the idea that this fleeting period of youth is precious and should be cherished.
Overall, "In the Morning" can be interpreted as an exhortation to live in the present and savor the moments that make life wonderful, even if they seem small or insignificant. The song encourages us to embrace our imagination and hold onto our sense of wonder, even as we mature and move into new phases of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning when the moon is at it's rest,
At dawn, when the moon has set, I enjoy this time the most.
you will see me at the time I love the best
This is the time of day when I feel most alive.
watching rainbows play on sunlight;
I gaze in awe at the colorful patterns created by the morning sun.
pools of water iced from cold night, in the morning.
I appreciate the beauty of the icy water that has formed overnight.
'Tis the morning of my life.
I am young and full of enthusiasm for what the future holds.
In the daytime I will meet you as before.
During the day, I will be the same person you have always known.
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor,
I will be at the shore, enjoying the peacefulness of the ocean.
building castles in the shifting sands
I happily create fanciful sand castles that will soon be washed away.
in a world that no one understands,
The beauty and simplicity of nature is often overlooked by many people.
In the morning.
This is a time of hope and new beginnings.
'Tis the morning of my life,
I am at the beginning of my journey, with everything still ahead of me.
In the morning of my life the
This is the start of my existence, full of potential and possibility.
minutes take so long to drift away
Time seems to move slowly, as each minute is savored.
Please be patient with your life
Take your time and don't rush - everything will happen in its own time.
It's only morning and you're still to live your day
Don't worry or stress - there is plenty of time to accomplish your goals.
In the ev'ning I will fly you to the moon
At night, I will help you dream and imagine, taking you away from reality.
To the top right hand corner of
Imagined space is limitless and vast.
the ceiling in my room
In my sanctuary, I will create a safe and comforting space for us to dream.
Where w'll stay until the sun shines
We will stay together, imagining and dreaming until the new day.
Another day to swing on clothe's lines
There will always be more opportunities for fun and adventure.
May I be yawning
As the night wears on, I might start to feel tired.
It is the morning of my life
Every day is a new beginning, and I am still in the early stages of my journey.
It is the morning of my life
I have so much ahead of me, and I am excited to see what the future holds.
In the morning
The start of a new day, full of endless possibility.
In the morning
A fresh start, with new opportunities to be seized.
In the morning
The beginning of a new chapter, waiting to be written.
Writer(s): Maurice Gibb, Barry Gibb
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Siny Dikkens
Kan er geen genoeg van krijgen. Wordt hier zo enorm blij van.
Johanna Roede
I love this song!
G Hovinga
Een van de betere zangeressen van Nederland en ook nog met een dijk van een goed nummer
Ans Appelman-Honig
Heerlijk lied! Koptelefoon op luisteren, en tekst erbij heerlijk meezingen! Dank voor zo'n mooie uitvoering Mathilde!
Zeevaartschool Docent
Dit liedje maakt mij vrolijk 😄!
Annie Watson Coventry 💕
Absolutely Adorable.
puffiedetweede
Thought that the Bee Gees version was great, the Nina Simone version even better.
But your version makes me shut down YouTube and go out there!
Just plain beautifully sung and played.
Willeke Tjassens
Beste zangeres van Nederland
Duco Pieterse
Mooi hoor ! Ik zie zo goed je moeder in jouw gezicht. Wat een zo knappe vrouw was. . . Vond ik toen al, als 14 jarige ;-) .