One Morning in May
Ray Noble And His Orchestra; Vocals: Al Bowlly Lyrics
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What do I find?
The things I've got will keep me satisfied.
Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
What do I find?
A healthy balance on the credit side.
[Chorus:]
Still I'm happy with what I've got;
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
Got no silver, got no gold,
What I've got can't be bought or sold;
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
Sunshine gives me a lovely day.
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
Still I'd like to express my thanks;
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening,
Why I'm all right!
The lyrics of the song "One Morning in May" by Ray Noble and His Orchestra; Vocals: Al Bowlly reflects the theme of contentment with life's simple pleasures. The song begins with the singer taking stock of what he has and what he doesn't possess. However, he realizes that the things he has are enough to keep him satisfied and content. He explores the healthy balance he has on the credit side of the ledger, which emphasizes the importance of financial stability.
In the chorus section, the singer emphasizes that he has no mansion or yacht, no silver or gold, and no checkbooks or banks. However, he still values the things he possesses, such as the sun in the morning and the moon at night. The sun and the moon are metaphors for the beautiful things in life that cannot be bought or sold. They are the gifts of nature, and they bring positivity and light into the singer's life. The song ends with the singer expressing his gratitude for having the sun in the morning and the moon at night, which makes him feel okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking stock of what I have and what I haven't,
Examining what possessions I do and don't have,
What do I find?
What conclusion do I come to?
The things I've got will keep me satisfied.
I am content with what I currently possess.
Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
Evaluating my possessions once again
What do I find?
What results am I confronted with?
A healthy balance on the credit side.
My finances are in good standing.
Got no mansion, got no yacht,
I don't have a luxurious home nor a private boat.
Still I'm happy with what I've got;
Despite my lack of extravagant possessions, I am content.
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
The beauty of the sun and the moon brighten my days.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
(repeated for emphasis)
Got no silver, got no gold,
I possess no valuable metals.
What I've got can't be bought or sold;
My non-material blessings are priceless.
Sunshine gives me a lovely day.
The radiance of the sun brings joy to my life.
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
The light of the moon illuminates the beauty of the galaxy.
Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
I have no financial accounts or institutions.
Still I'd like to express my thanks;
Nevertheless, I appreciate what I do have.
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
The natural wonders of the sun and the moon are sufficient for me.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)
(repeated for emphasis)
And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening,
As long as I have the sun and moon's daily presence,
Why I'm all right!
I am content and fulfilled.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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One of the best treatments of this Hoagy Carmichael beauty -- which is said to have been his mother's composition by her son. Al remains one of the finest, most sincere-sounding band vocalists ever.
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