Early in the Morning
Sons Of Zion feat. Fiji Lyrics
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Got me grinding, overtiming
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
Early in the morning
Got me grinding, overtiming
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
Am I a puppet on a string
Are you having fun controlling me?
Hypnotism at its finest
Got the people mindless
Controlling our dreams
Get in line, fall in line
Get in line, or fall behind
Not even the strong will survive
Don't wanna stop, swallow your pride
And so you're leaving me no options
If I don't check all your boxes
So I'm slaving for pay
It's just the same thing every day
Early in the morning
Got me grinding, overtiming (You got me grinding, overtiming)
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
(I'll be working till late in the evening)
Early in the morning
Got me grinding, overtiming
(Oh, you got me grinding all the time, yeah)
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
(Said I'll be working till late in the evening)
You're a puppet just like me, yeah
But you're happy on your knees
Egotism at its finest, voluntary blindness, yeah
Are you happy?
Get in line, fall in line
Get in line, or fall behind
Only the weak will survive
Don't wanna stop, swallow your pride
And so you're leaving me no options, yeah
If I don't check all your boxes
So I'm slaving for pay
It's just the same thing everyday
Early in the morning
Got me grinding, overtiming
(You got me grinding, overtime, yeah)
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
(I'll be working till late in the evening)
Early in the morning (oh)
Got me grinding, overtiming
(He got me grinding, overtiming)
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
(Said I'll be working till late in the evening)
Controlling your time and fears
Money making, there's no regard for ears
Elevate your mind and meditate
Sons of Zion have to come to educate
F one J one
Telling you to keep the faith
Don't let the system get control of you
Open your mind up, set yourself free
Stop the process, about to dip in deep
Activate yourselves
All you sons of Zion
Soldier eyes, like a lion
Early in the morning
Got me grinding, overtiming
(You've got me grinding, overtime, yeah)
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
(I'll be working till late in the evening)
Early in the morning
Got me grinding, overtiming (Oh, overtiming)
Got mouths to feed in
I'll be working till late in the evening
(Said I'll be working till late in the evening)
The song "Early in the Morning" by Sons of Zion, featuring Fiji, is a reflection on the daily struggle of the working class. The chorus "Early in the morning, got me grinding, overtiming, got mouths to feed in, I'll be working till late in the evening" showcases the struggle of working long hours to support loved ones. The lyrics also critique the societal systems that keep people in this position of churning through labor day after day. The line "Controlling our dreams, get in line or fall behind, not even the strong will survive" brings attention to the lack of control many people feel in their lives, and how our dreams and aspirations are often stifled by the need to work in order to survive.
The verse "You're a puppet just like me, but you're happy on your knees, egotism at its finest, voluntary blindness, yeah, are you happy?" brings attention to the idea of people being happy with being controlled and not fighting back against systems that oppress them. The song ends on a more uplifting note, with the lines "Activate yourselves, all you sons of Zion, soldier eyes like a lion" encouraging listeners to take control of their own lives and not be passive in the face of societal oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning
Starting the day at dawn
Got me grinding, overtiming
Working harder than expected
Got mouths to feed in
Responsibility to provide for oneself and others
I'll be working till late in the evening
Working until the end of the day
Am I a puppet on a string
Questioning one's control and autonomy
Are you having fun controlling me?
Questioning the motives of those in power
Hypnotism at its finest
Manipulation and influence over others
Got the people mindless
Making people lose their individuality and free will
Controlling our dreams
Influencing one's aspirations and goals
Get in line, fall in line
Following societal norms and expectations
Get in line, or fall behind
Conform or be left out of the mainstream
Not even the strong will survive
Implying that even the strong can be crushed by the system
Don't wanna stop, swallow your pride
Being forced to accept the status quo
And so you're leaving me no options
Being trapped with no other alternatives
If I don't check all your boxes
Failing to meet societal expectations
So I'm slaving for pay
Working hard for money
It's just the same thing every day
Feeling stuck in a monotonous routine
You're a puppet just like me, yeah
Implying that others are also controlled by the system
But you're happy on your knees
Accepting one's submission to the system
Egotism at its finest, voluntary blindness, yeah
Choosing to ignore the truth for one's own benefit
Are you happy?
Questioning the authenticity of one's happiness
Controlling your time and fears
Manipulating one's schedule and emotions
Money making, there's no regard for ears
Prioritizing profit over the well-being of others
Elevate your mind and meditate
Encouraging self-awareness and reflection
Sons of Zion have to come to educate
Implying the need for enlightenment and awareness
F one J one
Referring to the collaboration between Sons Of Zion and Fiji
Telling you to keep the faith
Encouraging hope and optimism
Don't let the system get control of you
Warning against the dangers of conformity and submission
Open your mind up, set yourself free
Advocating for individuality and freedom
Stop the process, about to dip in deep
Breaking away from the status quo and exploring new paths
Activate yourselves
Encouraging individuals to take action
All you sons of Zion
Referring to all who hope for a better future
Soldier eyes, like a lion
Having the strength and courage to fight for change
Writer(s): George Veikoso, Matthew Sadgrove, Riapo Panapa
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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