"Morning Glory" is a song by British rock band Oasis, written by Noel Galla… Read Full Bio ↴"Morning Glory" is a song by British rock band Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher, and which was released on the band's second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory ? in October 1995. It was given an Australian-only single release and was also a radio single in the United States.
Gallagher claims that he was drunk while writing it.[citation needed] According to Noel, parts of the song were inspired by walking while listening to a Walkman ("walking to the sound of my favourite tune") and using cocaine ("all your dreams are made/when you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade"), since razors are often used to cut cocaine into lines on a mirror, from which they are then snorted.[citation needed] It has been suggested that the song is about drug addiction in general ("need a little time to wake up/need a little time to rest your mind/you know you should so I guess you might as well").[citation needed]

The line "Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon" seems to reference The Beatles' song "Tomorrow Never Knows", though Gallagher claims to have completely forgotten why he felt it was relevant to the song.[citation needed] Over the years the song was regular on their live performance set.

Morning Glory
Oasis Lyrics

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Need a little time to wake up wake up
Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to rest your mind

You know you should so I guess you might as well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
You need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
Need a little time to wake up wake up

All your dreams are made
When you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade
Today's the day that all the world will see
Another sunny afternoon
Walking to the sound of my favorite tune
Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon

Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to rest your mind

You know you should so I guess you might as well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
You need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?
Well
Need a little time to wake up wake up
Well
What's the story morning glory?

(I said) well
Need a little time to wake up wake up

Overall Meaning

In this song, Oasis addresses the theme of escaping reality and finding a sense of solace in personal vices. The opening line, "All your dreams are made when you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade," references drug addiction and its effects on a person's perception of reality. The mirror and razor blade serve as symbols for drug use and the dependency that comes with it. The line suggests that by enslaving oneself to personal vices, one's dreams and aspirations become limited and insignificant.

However, the chorus brings about a conflicting message of self-awareness and the need for a break from this escapism. "Need a little time to wake up" repeats, emphasizing the idea that the person needs to break free from their dependency on drugs or alcohol and come to terms with the consequences of their actions. "What's the story morning glory?" is a phrase used to ask for an explanation. In the song, it serves as a question to oneself, asking for clarification on one's state of mind and actions.

Line by Line Meaning

All your dreams are made
Your aspirations and ambitions are achieved

When you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade
When you're trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior

Today's the day that all the world will see
Today is a significant day when everything is on display

Another sunny afternoon
A pleasant afternoon with a clear sky

Walking to the sound of my favorite tune
Strolling while enjoying music I love

Tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon
The future is unpredictable, and it's not wise to overthink it

Need a little time to wake up
Requiring some time to become properly alert

You know you should so I guess you might as well
You are aware that you should do something, so why not just do it

What's the story morning glory?
What is the situation or story of the day?

Well
Indicates agreement or affirmation

You need a little time to wake up wake up
You need to take some time to become completely alert