Morning
The Browns featuring Jim Ed Brown Lyrics


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Here in this room, this narrow room
Where life began when we were young last night
I feel your back pressed close to me
And hear your steady breathing as you sleep

Then as the first soft glow of dawn moves silver gray
Like paint along the wall
I touch your hand and feel your ring
And know this night is all we'll ever have

[Chorus:]
Suddenly, I look into your sleepy eyes
You breathe my name and it just seems to dangle there
Then I feel your fingers running through my mind
Jumbling up my thoughts to leave them tangled there

I know so well that this is all there is
And when we leave this room, it's gone
My mind is clear as we walk down
The crooked little steps to the front door

A ray of sun that ricochets
From off a rooftop light our stumbling way
I touch your hand and feel your ring
And know this night is all we'll ever have





[Chorus x 3]

Overall Meaning

The song "Morning" by The Browns featuring Jim Ed Brown depicts a romantic moment shared by two people in a narrow room at the break of dawn. The singer emphasizes the fleeting nature of the moment, acknowledging that once they leave the room and step out into the daylight, the moment will be gone forever. The singer feels a deep sense of affection for their partner as they sleep, and the soft glow of dawn symbolizes the beauty and fragility of their shared intimacy.


The lyrics of "Morning" are rich with imagery, using the changing light and tactile sensations to evoke a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The singer touches their partner's hand and feels their ring, emphasizing the physical connection between them. The chorus is particularly poignant, with the singer describing their partner's breath and touch as intertwining with their thoughts, leaving them feeling tangled and overwhelmed.


Overall, "Morning" is a thoughtful and introspective song that captures the fleeting nature of love and intimacy. The singer's voice is full of emotion and sincerity, making it easy for listeners to connect with their feelings and experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Here in this room, this narrow room
We are in a small room where our lives started last night


Where life began when we were young last night
Last night was the start of a new chapter in our lives


I feel your back pressed close to me
I sense that you are physically close to me, pressing against my back


And hear your steady breathing as you sleep
I can hear the calm rhythm of your breathing as you rest


Then as the first soft glow of dawn moves silver gray
As the sun begins to rise, the room is bathed in a soft, silver light


Like paint along the wall
The light creates a gentle, painterly effect on the walls


I touch your hand and feel your ring
I reach out and touch your hand, feeling the ring you wear


And know this night is all we'll ever have
I realize that this moment, this night, is all we have together


Suddenly, I look into your sleepy eyes
All of a sudden, I gaze into your tired, half-closed eyes


You breathe my name and it just seems to dangle there
You whisper my name and it lingers in the air, hanging there


Then I feel your fingers running through my mind
I sense your fingers, almost metaphorically, exploring my thoughts


Jumbling up my thoughts to leave them tangled there
You jumble up my thoughts, leaving them in a tangled mess


I know so well that this is all there is
I am aware that this moment, this night, is all we have


And when we leave this room, it's gone
Once we step out of this room, this moment will be gone forever


My mind is clear as we walk down
As we walk down the crooked steps, my mind is uncluttered and focused


The crooked little steps to the front door
We are walking down the small, uneven steps to the front door


A ray of sun that ricochets
A beam of sunlight bounces off a nearby rooftop


From off a rooftop light our stumbling way
The light from the rooftop illuminates our uncertain journey


And know this night is all we'll ever have
Once again, I understand that this moment, this night, is all we have


Suddenly, I look into your sleepy eyes
Once more, I gaze into your drowsy, half-closed eyes


You breathe my name and it just seems to dangle there
You say my name and it hangs in the air, suspended


Then I feel your fingers running through my mind
I sense your delicate fingers exploring my thoughts once again


Jumbling up my thoughts to leave them tangled there
You scramble my thoughts, leaving them twisted and tangled


Suddenly, I look into your sleepy eyes
Once more, I gaze into your drowsy, half-closed eyes


You breathe my name and it just seems to dangle there
Once again, you say my name and it lingers in the air


Then I feel your fingers running through my mind
Once more, I feel your fingers exploring my thoughts


Jumbling up my thoughts to leave them tangled there
Once again, you scramble my thoughts, leaving them knotted and jumbled




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BRENDAN GRAHAM

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Comments from YouTube:

@debbirbodner5358

Always loved listening to Jim Ed Brown. What a gifted singer, even though he is gone his music lives forever.❤ Rest with respect

@32a34a

That third verse is some amazing writing. Whoever wrote that has been through the wringer
and not come back. Brilliant writing.

@FXmattFX

Haunting both as a sample and as a complete song. Beautiful in the most devastating way.

@loraschultz772

Love to hear Jim sing this, and a dear friend for years ,he is missed

@TheBrooklynbodine

This came out when I was 7 (I'm 55 now). Still love it to death!

@TheBrooklynbodine

This song even reached the pop charts, but it neither got very far up nor stay on very long, but it did reach the Hot 100.

@dlsofsetx

Beautiful song,one of the all time greats.

@douglaskeller4269

This is certainly one of his absolutely beautiful Country songs he ever done! D. k. Keller absolutely

@marlenematthews9072

Love this song.  A great classic!

@bettyboop2946

RIP Jim Ed Brown.  Thank you for this song!!  Thank you for the love this song evokes.

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