Over the last decade few people have put so much time and energy into the c… Read Full Bio ↴Over the last decade few people have put so much time and energy into the culture they love. Beginning his career as a rapper and producer, Terrace Martin has lent his skills to artists such as Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and the legendary Emotions, just to name a few. Martins big break came when he produced a Power 106 radio drop with Snoop Dogg. Shattering the acknowledged rules of hip-hop production, he samples everything from funk to jazz to classical to create fresh and original tracks. His wildly imaginative productions have made him one of the most sought after upcoming producers on the streets of Los Angeles. Born to father, a jazz drummer and mother, a singer, Martin's birthright was music. Growing up listening to everyone from Coltrane to Parliament, he began playing the piano at the age of six. Producing his first tracks on his Casio CZ101 Keyboard and an Sp1200, Martin decided to broaden his musicality and picked up the saxophone. At Locke High, under the auspices of Reggie Andrews, Martin became first chair of the All-State jazz band. As a child prodigy, Martin gained the interest of talk show host Jay Leno, who presented him with a scholarship and later purchased his first professional horn. Not only did Hollywood elite recognize Martin but also world-renowned jazz musician, Billy Higgins, who later made Martin a member of his World Stage All-Stars. Fresh out of high school, Martin attended Cal-Arts but decided school wasnt for him and began touring with Puff Daddy and gospels own Gods Property. From jazz to hip-hop, Martins role models include Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Stitt, Grover Washington, Jr., Dr. Dre, Dj Quik, Battlecat, Premier, Pete Rock, and 1580 K-Day. Martin says, "I started producing hip-hop tracks because it was the music of my time, but I never lost my love for jazz."

This Morning
Terrace Martin Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Woke up this mornin', found my peace of mind
And finally I can say to you that I feel good this mornin'
No, I can't deny, so finally, I can lay with you and feel
Feel the pleasure, finally do what lovers do with you, babe
Right for two, don't you know, so we can roam all we want to, yeah

Set fire to the fuckin' pavement
They bound to drown so the game we play (ayy)

Yeah, just do what I say, do what I say (say)
No, my baby got her own fuckin' wisdom
I'm tellin' y'all she ain't fuckin' playin', ayy
And ain't no problems If I'm her man, no, no
She ain't worried (she ain't worried)

Ooh
Da, da, da, da
Ahh, ooh
Da, da-da-da, da

Why you never ready when I called you
Told you I'd be on my way
Two hours, you still dancin' in the mirror, come outside
I got a minimalist shawty
She don't want me smokin' my grabba leaf
But her banana leaf sorry
I was rollin' up on her vanity
She got to tellin' these stories
And she finally sound some sanity
And these hatin' hoes must be off that good 'caine
That Danity and it dawned on me like six AM
Over dewey grass and my doobie rolled
'Cause she might be addicted to the likes
(She might be) a victim of the likes
(She might be) a rhythm, a vibe
But she colder than shoulders
On gold diggin' hoes when a broke nigga 'proachin'
But she cold, she cold to a nigga like me
Ain't around to come light up my

Set fire to the fuckin' pavement
They bound to drown so the game we play
Yeah, just do what I say, do what I say (say)
No, my baby got her own fuckin' wisdom
I'm tellin' y'all she ain't fuckin' playin', ayy
And ain't no problems If I'm her man, no, no
She ain't worried (she ain't worried)

Ooh
Set fire to the fuckin' pavement
They bound to drown so the game we play (ayy)
Yeah, just do what I say, do what I say (say)
No, my baby got her own fuckin' wisdom (ah, ooh)
I'm tellin' y'all she ain't fuckin' playin', ayy

And ain't no problems If I'm her man, no, no
She ain't worried (she ain't worried)

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Terrace Martin, Arin Ray, and Smino's "This Morning" speaks to finding inner peace after perhaps going through a difficult time. Waking up feeling good and at peace of mind, the singer can finally indulge in pleasure, likely indicating a newfound appreciation for positive experiences. These feel-good emotions are further expressed through the repetition of "finally" and "feel" as the singer cannot contain their joy. The second verse focuses on the singer's relationship and their partner's confidence, emphasizing that their lover doesn't need any validation as they are firm in their wisdom. The singer further emphasizes their partner's strength by stating that they have no problems if they are her man, as she is not worried about what others think.

The chorus repeats the phrase "set fire to the f\*\*king pavement," which can be taken literally in a playful sense as indicating that the singer is having a good time and leaving a lasting impression wherever they go. The line "they bound to drown so the game we play" could suggest that they are playing a dangerous risk-taking game, but they are not worried about the consequences. The lyrical styling of the verses in "This Morning" and the upbeat, jazzy instrumental underlay with hip-hop beats gives the song a free-spirited and carefree vibe.

Line by Line Meaning

Woke up this mornin', found my peace of mind
I woke up this morning and finally found peace of mind.

And finally I can say to you that I feel good this mornin'
I feel so good that I can confidently share it with you this morning.

No, I can't deny, so finally, I can lay with you and feel
I can't deny how I feel anymore, so finally, I can lay with you and feel the way I want to.

Feel the pleasure, finally do what lovers do with you, babe
I want to feel the pleasure of doing what lovers do with you, babe.

Right for two, don't you know, so we can roam all we want to, yeah
This is right for the both of us, so we can go anywhere we want together.

Set fire to the fuckin' pavement
Let's cause a scene and turn up the heat.

They bound to drown so the game we play (ayy)
Our adversaries won't be able to handle us, so we're going to continue playing the game.

Yeah, just do what I say, do what I say (say)
Listen to me and do what I say.

No, my baby got her own fuckin' wisdom
My partner has her own intelligence and understanding.

I'm tellin' y'all she ain't fuckin' playin', ayy
I want to make it clear that she's not joking around.

And ain't no problems If I'm her man, no, no
As long as I'm her man, there won't be any problems.

She ain't worried (she ain't worried)
She's not concerned about anything.

Why you never ready when I called you
Why aren't you ever ready when I call you?

Told you I'd be on my way
I let you know that I'm coming.

Two hours, you still dancin' in the mirror, come outside
You've been dancing in front of the mirror for two hours, come outside.

I got a minimalist shawty
I'm with a girl who likes to keep things simple.

She don't want me smokin' my grabba leaf
She doesn't want me smoking my tobacco leaf.

But her banana leaf sorry
Instead, she has her own banana leaf.

I was rollin' up on her vanity
I was rolling up on her makeup table.

She got to tellin' these stories
She started telling me some stories.

And she finally sound some sanity
Finally, she sounded reasonable and composed.

And these hatin' hoes must be off that good 'caine
These girls who are hating must be on some high-quality cocaine.

That Danity and it dawned on me like six AM
The realization hit me like it was six in the morning.

Over dewey grass and my doobie rolled
We were smoking a joint over the wet grass.

'Cause she might be addicted to the likes
I think she might be addicted to social media likes.

(She might be) a victim of the likes
She could be a victim of the constant pursuit of likes.

(She might be) a rhythm, a vibe
She could be a person who lives to the rhythm of a vibe.

But she colder than shoulders
However, she is icy and distant.

On gold diggin' hoes when a broke nigga 'proachin'
She rejects gold-digging women when a broke man tries to approach her.

But she cold, she cold to a nigga like me
She is also cold towards men like me.

Ain't around to come light up my
She's not around to light up my joint.

Ooh
Uh-huh.

Da, da, da, da
N/A.

Ahh, ooh
N/A.

Da, da-da-da, da
N/A.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arin Ray, Christopher Smith Jr., Kenneth Crouch, Kiefer Shackelford, Marlon M. Williams, Terrace Martin

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS