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Morning Man
Rupert Holmes Lyrics
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Left over from yesterday
With a moan I reach out for the phone
It's her says, she's on her way
And fifteen minutes later
I hear the elevator
I gave her my apartment key
Pay my way with a nine to five day
She's working a midnight grind
Dressed in white by the dawn's eerie light
She reaches my cobwebbed mind
She brews us up some coffee
And pulls the covers off me
I grab her wrist and pull her near
And the night begins to clear
Morning man, doesn't take much to wake me
Just you shake your morning man
I've been dreaming of how you'll wake me
Since this endless night began
So curl up with your early riser
In my eyes you see the plan
You'll catch up on your sleep this evening
And I'll be your morning man
Eight at night in the last of the light
I wander back home again
Time is cheap 'cause I know she's asleep
And out for the count 'til ten
And when she's finally wakin'
I'll fix some eggs and bacon
She'll say, "Goodnight, I'm late again"
I'll say, "Goodnight, I'll wait"
Morning man, doesn't take much to wake me
Just you shake your morning man
I've been dreaming of how you'll wake me
Since this endless night began
So curl up with your early riser
In my eyes you see the plan
You'll catch up on your sleep this evening
And I'll be your morning man
Rupert Holmes's "Morning Man" is a ballad that tells the story of two lovers who are caught up in different schedules, but still manage to find a way to connect. The song's narrative is centered on a man who wakes up early in the morning, and is comforted by the arrival of his lover. The man is a "morning person" who is able to start his day with ease, while his lover is a "night owl" who works the night shift. Their schedules don't allow them to spend much time together in the morning, but the man cherishes the moments they do share.
The opening scene shows the man waking up to the "5 AM skies" with a hangover from yesterday. The first person he thinks of is his lover because she is the one who brings balance to his life. He receives a call from her that she is on her way, and soon she arrives at his apartment. The scene is set with lyrics like "I gave her my apartment key, so she eases in and lies with me," which shows that there is a level of trust and comfort between the two lovers.
As the song progresses, the lyrics indicate that the couple's schedules are at odds with each other. The man works a 9-to-5 job while his lover works the midnight shift. However, in the morning, they are able to find solace in each other's company. The man tells his lover that she can catch up on sleep in the evening, while he will be her "morning man."
In summary, "Morning Man" is a sweet love story about two people who have different schedules but find ways to make their relationship work. The song illustrates the beauty of finding balance with another person, and cherishing the moments you get to spend with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I arise to the 5 AM skies
I wake up in the morning at 5 AM
Left over from yesterday
Still feeling the effects of yesterday's activities
With a moan I reach out for the phone
I grab my phone reluctantly
It's her says, she's on her way
She calls to say she is coming
And fifteen minutes later
After some time passes
I hear the elevator
I hear the sound of the elevator indicating her arrival
I gave her my apartment key
I gave her a copy of my key for easy access
So she eases in and lies with me
She enters my apartment and lies down next to me
Pay my way with a nine to five day
I work a typical nine to five job to support myself
She's working a midnight grind
She works a late night job
Dressed in white by the dawn's eerie light
She is dressed in white in the mysterious light of the early morning
She reaches my cobwebbed mind
She helps me clear my sleepy and confused mind
She brews us up some coffee
She makes coffee for us both to drink
And pulls the covers off me
She uncovers me to get me out of bed
I grab her wrist and pull her near
I reach out and bring her close to me
And the night begins to clear
My mind begins to wake up as I become more attentive
Morning man, doesn't take much to wake me
I am a morning person and do not require much to wake up
Just you shake your morning man
All it takes is for her to wake me
I've been dreaming of how you'll wake me
I have been imagining her waking me up
Since this endless night began
Since I spent the night awake, waiting for her to arrive
So curl up with your early riser
She should stay in bed with me since I am a morning person
In my eyes you see the plan
I have a plan for our morning together
You'll catch up on your sleep this evening
She can catch up on sleep later
And I'll be your morning man
I will always wake her up in the morning
Eight at night in the last of the light
When it is almost dark at 8 PM
I wander back home again
I leave wherever I was earlier and return to my own home
Time is cheap 'cause I know she's asleep
Time does not matter since I know she is sleeping
And out for the count 'til ten
She is fast asleep until 10 AM
And when she's finally wakin'
When she eventually wakes up
I'll fix some eggs and bacon
I will cook breakfast for the both of us
She'll say, 'Goodnight, I'm late again'
She will say goodnight even though it is morning since her workday has just begun
I'll say, 'Goodnight, I'll wait'
I am saying goodbye since she is leaving, but I will wait for her to come back
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUPERT HOLMES
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