Baby Day
Melanie Lyrics


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Why sleep when the day has been called out by the sun
From the night 'cause the light's gonna shine on everyone
Why sleep when the sleep only closes up our eyes
Why sleep when we can watch the sun a-rise

We were meant to see the beginning of the day
I believe it was planned to lift us this way
Take you an apple and take you a song
And watch a baby day be born
Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born

Quite quite, said I that's all very well to say
But I rose before the dawn to your singing yesterday
I couldn't see the rising 'cause the dark was in my sky
I couldn't see the sun 'cause the sun was in my eye

Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born
Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born

Why sleep, I heard and I followed it today
To the top of the hill where the wind songs play
And I sing it like I heard it
Why I heard it who knows why?
Why sleep when we can watch the sun a-rise

We were meant to see the beginning of the day
I believe it was planned to lift us this way
Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born
Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born
Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born
Take you an apple and take you a song
Watch a baby day be born

Take you an apple and take you a song
Take back an answer to something gone wrong
Take back some music and take me along




And watch a baby day be born
Watch a baby day be born

Overall Meaning

Melanie's song Baby Day is about appreciating the beauty of a new day and not wasting it by sleeping through it. The opening lines "Why sleep when the day has been called out by the sun" highlights that we should embrace the new day and all the opportunities it brings. Melanie suggests that people are meant to see the beginning of a new day and the sun rising is an extraordinary sight that is worth staying awake for. Sleeping closes up our eyes, and we miss out on the awakening of nature and the world around us.


The lyrics express the idea that each new day is like a newborn baby that we should nurture and cherish. Melanie asks us to take an apple and a song and welcome in the new day, "Take you an apple and take you a song, And watch a baby day be born." Each new day has its own unique energy and spirit, which we can tap into and experience by being present and actively witnessing its beginnings.


In the second verse, Melanie challenges herself and others to wake up early and not be deterred by the dark. This line, "But I rose before the dawn to your singing yesterday, I couldn't see the rising 'cause the dark was in my sky," suggests that the darkness of the night may hinder us, but it's worth it to experience the beauty of the sunrise.


Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder to appreciate the present moment and all the possibilities that come with a new day. It is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages listeners to live every day fully.


Line by Line Meaning

Why sleep when the day has been called out by the sun
Melanie questions the need to sleep during daylight when the sun has already risen


From the night 'cause the light's gonna shine on everyone
Sunlight replaces darkness and illuminates the world, bringing new hope and happiness


Why sleep when the sleep only closes up our eyes
Sleeping causes us to miss out on the beauty of the day ahead


Why sleep when we can watch the sun a-rise
Melanie encourages us to wake up early and witness the sunrise instead of wasting time sleeping


We were meant to see the beginning of the day
Humans were designed to wake up early and see the dawn to start their day


I believe it was planned to lift us this way
Melanie believes that witnessing the sunrise helps us feel motivated and uplifted


Take you an apple and take you a song
Melanie suggests taking something simple like an apple and a song and enjoying the beauty of a new day


And watch a baby day be born
Wake up early to witness the birth of a new day and enjoy its beauty


Quite quite, said I that's all very well to say
Melanie acknowledges that waking up early can be a challenge and not everyone may agree with her suggestion


But I rose before the dawn to your singing yesterday
Melanie herself wakes up early to enjoy the sunrise and took pleasure in singing during that time


I couldn't see the rising 'cause the dark was in my sky
Melanie admits that there are times when it is difficult to see the beauty of the sunrise due to personal struggles


I couldn't see the sun 'cause the sun was in my eye
Melanie explains how sometimes the brightness of the sun can hinder us from seeing it properly


Why sleep, I heard and I followed it today
Melanie followed her own advice and woke up early to witness the beauty of the sunrise


To the top of the hill where the wind songs play
Melanie goes to a place with a beautiful view and a pleasing atmosphere to enjoy the sunrise


And I sing it like I heard it
Melanie sings joyfully as she enjoys the sunrise, reminiscing the melody from previous experiences


Why I heard it who knows why?
Melanie wonders why she finds joy in watching the sunrise and expresses her feelings through singing


Take back an answer to something gone wrong
Melanie suggests finding solutions to past problems by taking inspiration from the beauty of a new day


Take back some music and take me along
Melanie encourages taking some music and enjoying the sunrise together


Watch a baby day be born
Witness a new day in all its glory and enjoy the limitless possibilities it holds




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