In The Morning
The Ballroom Thieves Lyrics

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We don’t need it
Is it clear to see that now
In the driving rain
With the river running wild

We don’t want it
Put a name back on it now
With the sun gone down

And the river running wild

Come see me in the morning
And I’ll hold my head up high

What I need to understand
Is how hope fits in my hand
Then I’ll hold it tight
All through the night

I don’t buy it
There’s no need to try it out
And I won’t pretend
That we’re dancing in the dark

So just be honest
Like a child again somehow
Cause you can’t go back
With the river running wild

So come see me in the morning
And I’ll hold my head up high

What I need to understand
Is how hope fits in my hand
Then I’ll hold it tight
All through the night

What I need to understand
Is how hope fits in my hand

Then I’ll hold it tight
All through the night

Overall Meaning

The Ballroom Thieves's "In the Morning" is a reflective and hopeful song about letting go of things we don't need, being honest and holding on to hope. The first stanza talks about not needing something that once seemed important. The driving rain and the river running wild could be seen as metaphors for the chaos and confusion that often comes with letting go of something. The second stanza emphasizes not wanting something which is further reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "with the sun gone down and the river running wild". The chorus talks about holding one's head up high and looking towards a new day that brings with it hope, something that the singer strives to hold through the night. The need to understand how hope fits in one's hand is a powerful notion that captures the essence of the song and reminds us of the importance of believing that things will get better.

The third and fourth stanzas talks about not believing in something that others may want us to believe in. The singer wants honesty and acknowledges that it may be difficult to achieve, but it is necessary to move forward. The repetition of "with the river running wild" in the fourth stanza reinforces the idea that even in the midst of chaos and confusion, it is possible to move forward with honesty and hope. The chorus is repeated twice at the end of the song, bringing a sense of closure and reminding us of the importance of holding on to hope.

Overall, "In the Morning" is a song that encourages us to let go of things that hold us back, to be honest with ourselves and others, and to hold on to hope even in the toughest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

We don’t need it
We do not require it anymore

Is it clear to see that now
It is presently evident

In the driving rain
During heavy rainfall

With the river running wild
While the river is overflowing

We don’t want it
We do not desire it anymore

Put a name back on it now
Assign it a label once more

With the sun gone down
When the sun has set

And the river running wild
While the river is raging

Come see me in the morning
Meet me tomorrow morning

And I’ll hold my head up high
I will exhibit confidence

What I need to understand
I require comprehension

Is how hope fits in my hand
How to hold onto hope

Then I’ll hold it tight
I will grasp it firmly

All through the night
Until daylight

I don’t buy it
I am unconvinced

There’s no need to try it out
It is unnecessary to attempt it

And I won’t pretend
I refuse to feign

That we’re dancing in the dark
We are not blindly enjoying ourselves

So just be honest
Be truthful

Like a child again somehow
As though you are a youngster again

Cause you can’t go back
It is impossible to return

With the river running wild
While the river is turbulent

So come see me in the morning
Meet me tomorrow morning

And I’ll hold my head up high
I will exhibit confidence

What I need to understand
I require comprehension

Is how hope fits in my hand
How to hold onto hope

Then I’ll hold it tight
I will grasp it firmly

All through the night
Until daylight

What I need to understand
I require comprehension

Is how hope fits in my hand
How to hold onto hope

Then I’ll hold it tight
I will grasp it firmly

All through the night
Until daylight

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: The Ballroom Thieves, Jerry Streeter, Tucker Martine, Philip Shaw Bova

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