Morning has broken
Mikel Erentxun Lyrics
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Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the word
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where His feet pass
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's recreation of the new day
The song "Morning has broken" by Cat Stevens, later covered by Mikel Erentxun, is a beautiful ode to the beginning of a new day. The lyrics describe the sunrise as if witnessing it for the first time, with the blackbird's song as the first sound of the day. The author expresses gratitude for the new day, for the "fresh from the word" beginning, for the rain and dewfall blessing the earth, and for the sweetness of the wet garden sprouting new life.
The second part of the song emphasizes the personal experience of the sunrise, as the author claims the morning and sunlight as his own, inherited from Eden. The lyrics encourage us to praise and celebrate every morning as a new act of creation by God, bringing hope and renewal to the world.
Overall, "Morning has broken" is a beautiful reminder to appreciate the beauty and miracle of each new day, to bask in the sunlight, and to find joy in the simple things of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning has broken, like the first morning
The dawn has arrived, like the very first dawn of creation
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
The blackbird's song echoes the very first bird ever heard
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
We give thanks for the beauty of the dawn and the melody of the birds
Praise for them springing fresh from the word
We praise the new life that springs forth from the divine word
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
The rain that falls is sweet and pure, as if it came from the heavens themselves
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
The dew that settles on the grass is as fresh and new as if it were the very first dewfall
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
We praise the sweet fragrance and beauty of a garden after a fresh rain
Sprung in completeness where His feet pass
The garden is complete and perfect, as if it were created where the divine feet walked
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
I am blessed with the light of the sun and the beauty of the dawn
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
All of creation was born of the one divine light, and even in the garden of Eden, everything danced and played
Praise with elation, praise every morning
We praise with joy and enthusiasm every morning
God's recreation of the new day
The new day is a recreation of the divine's beauty and power
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.