Sunday Morning
No Doubt/Gwen Stefani/No Doubt Lyrics
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That was the girl I used to be
You had me on my knees
I'd trade you places any day
I'd never thought you could be that way
But you looked like me on Sunday
On Sunday morning
You sure have changed since yesterday
Without any warning
I thought I knew you
I thought I knew you
I thought I knew you well, so well
You're trying my shoes on for a change
They look so good but fit so strange
Out of fashion, so I can complain
You came in with the breeze
On Sunday morning
You sure have changed since yesterday
Without any warning
I thought I knew you
I thought I knew you
I thought I knew you well, so well
I know who I am, but who are you?
You're not looking like you used to
You're on the other side of the mirror
So nothing's looking quite as clear
Thank you for turning on the lights
Thank you, now you're the parasite
I didn't think you had it in you
And now you're looking like I used to!
You came in with the breeze
On Sunday morning
You sure have changed since yesterday
Without any warning
And you want me badly
Because you cannot have me
I thought I knew you
But I've got a new view
I thought I knew you well, oh well
On Sunday morning
And I don't want it
Sunday morning
I thought I knew you
Sunday morning
Oh you want me badly
Can have it
Sunday morning
Sunday morning
Sunday morning
The lyrics to Gwen Stefani's "Sunday Morning" depict the singer's surprise at the changes in someone she once knew well. She describes herself as "sappy pathetic little me" and notes that this was the person she used to be before meeting whoever the song is directed towards. The singer is taken aback by the person's changes, saying that they look like her on Sunday morning. The song suggests that the person was once a good match for the singer, but they've since become out of sync.
The chorus takes on a melancholy tone as she sings about how the person has changed without warning, leaving her unsure of who they are now. By trying on "my shoes," the person realizes that what looks good on the surface doesn't always feel right. The singer then thanks the person for "turning on the lights," revealing them as a "parasite" and allowing her to see things more clearly.
The song's music contributes to the overall mood of the lyrics. The light and airy sound of the guitar, drums, and bass give an impression of a sunny day, but the minor chord progressions suggest that something is amiss.
Line by Line Meaning
Sappy pathetic little me
I used to be weak and unable to stand up for myself
That was the girl I used to be
I used to let people walk all over me
You had me on my knees
You had power over me and I was submissive to you
I'd trade you places any day
I'd like you to experience what it's like to be in my shoes
I'd never thought you could be that way
I never expected you to treat me the way you did
But you looked like me on Sunday
You seemed vulnerable and weak, just like I used to be
You came in with the breeze
You arrived unexpectedly and suddenly
On Sunday morning
At a time when things should be peaceful and relaxed
You sure have changed since yesterday
You've done something that has caused me to see you in a new light
Without any warning
I was not prepared for this sudden change in you
I thought I knew you
I thought I understood who you were
You're trying my shoes on for a change
You're experiencing the same feelings I had when I was in your position
They look so good but fit so strange
You seem to be enjoying the power that comes with being in my position, but it doesn't feel right
Out of fashion, so I can complain
The way you're acting is not popular or accepted, so I have the right to complain about it
I know who I am, but who are you?
I'm confident in my identity, but I'm unsure of who you really are
You're not looking like you used to
Your behavior has changed and it's causing me to see you differently
You're on the other side of the mirror
You're in a place where you don't belong and it's causing confusion
So nothing's looking quite as clear
Everything is a bit distorted and unclear because of your actions
Thank you for turning on the lights
Thank you for helping me see things more clearly
Thank you, now you're the parasite
You were benefiting from my weakness and now it's turned around on you
I didn't think you had it in you
I didn't think you were capable of treating me the way you did
And now you're looking like I used to!
Now you're the one who is vulnerable and weak, just like I used to be
And you want me badly
You desire my power and position
Because you cannot have me
But you can't have what I have
I thought I knew you
I thought I understood you, but now I'm not so sure
But I've got a new view
I see you in a new light now, based on your actions
And I don't want it
I don't want to go back to the way things were before
Oh you want me badly
You still desire my power and position
Can have it
But you can't have it, it's mine
Sunday morning
A time that used to be peaceful and easy, but has now been disrupted
Sunday morning
A reminder of what things used to be like
Sunday morning
A time that has been tainted by your behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TODD N. TERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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she was fierce.
as a solo artist she sounds just like the same mass produced pop crap you see everywhere.....
with no doubt she helped shape the 90s with her awesome style and voice.
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This STILL sounds new and fresh after all these years!
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Great music always Does...
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