Sunday Morning
Maxim Saury and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Sunday morning
Brings the dawn in
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


Sunday morning




Sunday morning
Sunday morning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maxim Saury and His Orchestra's song "Sunday Morning" describe a feeling of restlessness and regret that accompanies the dawn of a Sunday morning. The singer reflects on wasted years and the streets they have crossed, feeling a sense of unease and apprehension about the future. The repeated warning to "watch out" suggests a sense of danger or vulnerability, and the final repetition of "Sunday morning" seems to emphasize the cyclic nature of these feelings.


The imagery of dawn and morning conveys a sense of new beginnings, but the singer seems to be stuck in the past, haunted by the memories of what they have left behind. The repetition of "it's nothing at all" could be interpreted as a shrugging off of these feelings, a defense mechanism to avoid facing the pain of the past. Overall, the song captures a complex mix of emotions - hope and despair, nostalgia and anxiety - that are common to many of us at different times in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunday morning
A reference to the specific day of the week, which brings about the start of a new day.


Brings the dawn in
The morning is seen as a catalyst for the start of the day, the beginning of new opportunity.


It's just a restless feeling by my side
A sense of anxiousness, longing, or unease is present within the singer.


Early dawning
The start of the morning comes quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly.


Sunday morning
Reiteration of the day, further emphasizing its significance.


It's just the wasted years so close behind
The memories of past failures or regrets are still close to the individual and affect their thoughts in the present.


Watch out the world's behind you
Be wary of external factors that could affect or hinder your progress.


There's always someone around you who will call
People in one's life will always be present and will reach out, whether for good or ill.


It's nothing at all
These external factors, although present, hold no real power over one's progress or potential success.


And I'm falling
The artist is experiencing a downward spiral or feeling of being overwhelmed by their thoughts.


I've got a feeling I don't want to know
The singer is aware of their negative thoughts or emotions but would rather not confront them.


It's all the streets you crossed, not so long ago
Similar to the first stanza, past actions or choices still affect the artist's present emotions and mental state.


Sunday morning
Final repetition of the day, perhaps symbolizing a desire for a fresh start or new beginnings.


Sunday morning
Final repetition of the day, emphasizing its importance and relevance to the themes of the song.


Sunday morning
Final repetition of the day, perhaps as a closing, comforting statement to help the singer find a sense of peace or resolution.




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

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JAZZCLASSIQUE

J'aurais volontiers remplacé le solo de sax (désolé, mais F. Couderc ne m'a jamais convaincu, manque de son et de puissance , je pense) par un solo d'Aurélie ! La tromboniste est très bonne et Julie swingue.

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