A pseudonym of Annie Clark (b. 28 Sept 1982), a USA multi-instrumentalist s… Read Full Bio ↴A pseudonym of Annie Clark (b. 28 Sept 1982), a USA multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She was a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens' touring band. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and as a teenager worked as the tour manager for her uncle's band Tuck & Patti. She grew up in Dallas and attended Lake Highlands High School, graduating in 2001. Following this, she went on to attend Berklee College of Music, dropping out 3 years later. Soon after this, she joined The Polyphonic Spree. In 2003, during her time at Berklee, she released an EP with fellow students, entitled Ratsliveonnoevilstar.

Clark joined Sufjan Stevens' touring band in 2006, bringing with her a tour EP entitled Paris Is Burning. It contains three tracks, including a cover version of Jackson Browne's These Days.

Clark released her début album, Marry Me, 10 July 2007 on Beggars Banquet Records. Named after a line from the cult-hit television show Arrested Development, the LP features appearances from drummer Brian Teasley (Man or Astro-man?, The Polyphonic Spree), Mike Garson (David Bowie's longtime pianist), and horn player Louis Schwadron (The Polyphonic Spree).

In 2008 Clark was nominated for three PLUG Independent Music Awards: New Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year, and on 6 March 2008, she won the Female Artist of the Year award.

Her second album for 4AD, entitled Actor, was released on 5 May 2009. It was written entirely by Clark and produced by Clark and John Congleton of The Paper Chase.

The Strange Mercy Songfacts reports that Clark wrote her third album in Seattle. She decamped to the Northwestern city to escape from the information overload she was experiencing at home and recorded Strange Mercy in a studio provided by Death Cab For Cutie drummer Jason McGerr. The album was released by 4AD on September 12, 2011 and peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200, making it her first Top 20 LP.

2) A pseudonym of singer-songwriter Vincent Bernardy, who has written and recorded music since 1980. see also St. Vincent Folk

3) A singer/songwriter from Victoria, Australia.

Good Morning
St. Vincent Lyrics

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When I opened my eyes
My girl left me behind
She left in the morning
She even gave me no goodbye
Once so in love
So filled with pride
But when she left me today
I fell away in my soul to cry

But I'm waiting for tomorrow
I'm waiting for the sun
Oh love in the morning
Oh good morning sun
Wipe off the tears
Look at the Son in despair
Pray for those that hate me
But I know that I won't hear
Once so in love
Now it's gone away
In over my head with sadness
Now it's here with me to stay
But I'm waiting for tomorrow
I'm waiting for the sun
Love in the morning

Good morning sun
Oh good morning sun

Overall Meaning

"Good Morning" is a melancholic ballad by St. Vincent that recounts the story of a lover who wakes up to discover that his woman has left him without saying goodbye. The lyrics are full of raw emotion, capturing the pain and confusion of a broken heart. The singer is struggling with overwhelming feelings of loss, regret, and despair, as he tries to come to terms with his new reality. The use of "good morning" here is almost sarcastic, as the singer cannot see the good in his situation anymore.

The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak, and its haunting melody and spare instrumentation amplify its emotional impact. St. Vincent's vocals are soulful and raw, conveying the pain and vulnerability of the singer. The repeated line "I'm waiting for tomorrow / I'm waiting for the sun / Love in the morning / Good morning sun" suggests that he is holding on to the hope that things will get better with time, even though he knows that the pain may never fully dissipate.

Line by Line Meaning

When I opened my eyes
As soon as I regained consciousness

My girl left me behind
My girlfriend departed without me

She left in the morning
She vacated at sunrise

She even gave me no goodbye
Not even a farewell was given to me

Once so in love
At a point, we had deep affection for each other

So filled with pride
Full of satisfaction due to things accomplished

But when she left me today
When she abandoned me today

I fell away in my soul to cry
I began to weep in despair

But I'm waiting for tomorrow
I patiently anticipate the next day

I'm waiting for the sun
I look ahead to the dawn

Oh love in the morning
Possibly a message to a once loved one