Sunday Morning
Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs Lyrics


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Sunday morning, praise the dawning
It's just a restless feeling by my side
Early dawning, Sunday morning
It's just the wasted years so close behind

Watch out, the world's behind you
There's always someone around you who will call
It's nothing at all

Sunday morning and I'm falling
I've got a feeling I don't want to know
Early dawning, Sunday morning
It's all the streets you crossed, not so long ago

Watch out, the world's behind you
There's always someone around you who will call
It's nothing at all

Watch out, the world's behind you
There's always someone around you who will call
It's nothing at all

Sunday morning
Sunday morning
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Sunday morning
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Sunday morning
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Overall Meaning

The song "Sunday Morning" by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs is a reflective track that delves into feelings of restlessness and regret. The opening lines "Sunday morning, praise the dawning, it's just a restless feeling by my side" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is feeling an overwhelming sense of restlessness, unable to shake off the feeling of wasted years and missed opportunities. The early dawning of Sunday morning represents a new beginning, a chance to make things right, but it's all overshadowed by the past and the "streets [they] crossed, not so long ago."


The chorus of the song is a warning to the listener to be aware of the world around them. There's always someone lurking, ready to call them out or drag them down. The phrase "it's nothing at all" almost sounds like a dismissal of these warnings, a statement of the indifference that the singer feels towards this sense of danger.


The song ends with a repeated chorus of "Sunday morning" which, rather than sounding hopeful, only serves to emphasize the cyclical nature of life. Each Sunday, we have a new chance to start over, but the underlying problems and regrets never really disappear, always lurking in the background.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunday morning, praise the dawning
The singer acknowledges the start of a new day with excitement and joy.


It's just a restless feeling by my side
The singer is experiencing a sense of unease or discontentment that accompanies them on this morning.


Early dawning, Sunday morning
The singer emphasizes the early hour and reiterates that it's the start of a new day.


It's just the wasted years so close behind
The artist reflects on the time that's passed them by and regrets the missed opportunities of the past.


Watch out, the world's behind you
The artist warns that there may be obstacles or troubles in the future, as the world is constantly moving forward, and we must keep up.


There's always someone around you who will call
The singer acknowledges that there are always people in our lives who will support and guide us if we need them.


It's nothing at all
Despite the challenges we may face, they are not insurmountable in the grand scheme of things.


Sunday morning and I'm falling
The artist describes a feeling of falling or being lost on this particular day.


I've got a feeling I don't want to know
The artist is apprehensive about the emotions or thoughts that may arise on this day.


It's all the streets you crossed, not so long ago
The artist reflects on recent decisions or actions and laments their choices.


Sunday morning
The singer repeats the phrase, emphasizing the significance of this day.


Sunday morning
The artist repeats the phrase to drill the day's importance to the listener.


Sunday morning
The singer further emphasizes the importance of this day.


Sunday morning
The singer repeats the phrase one last time to drive home the significance of this day.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Cale, Lou Reed

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