Early In The Morning
The Gap Band Lyrics


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Oh, I never, you know I loved you till you left me
Oh, I never, you know I cared till you were gone
I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin'
I didn't know I lost you till you're gone
Oh, I never, knew I loved you till you were gone

So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover

So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
Gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover

Now I gotta get up early every morning
‘Cause the early bird always catches the worm
Now I gotta get up every morning
Gotta make up for the lesson I've learned
Gotta find me a lover that won't run for cover
Gotta find me a lover that won't run the mother

‘Cause I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover

So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover

I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin'
I didn't know I lost you till you're gone
She had a pretty face that drove me wild
I even wanted her to have my child

Early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover

So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover
So I gotta get up early in the morning
To find me another lover

(Team say it)
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover

(Ladies just sing it one time, sing ladies)
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover
Gotta find me another lover

Early in the mornin'
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, mama
Everything gonna be all right

Early in the mornin'
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, baby
Everything will be all right

Early in the mornin'
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, baby
Everything will be all right

Early in the mornin', baby
In the middle of the day, baby
Late at night, mama
Everything will gonna be all right, yeah

Early in the mornin', baby
In the middle of the day, baby




Late at night, mama
Everything will gonna be all right

Overall Meaning

The Gap Band's song "Early In The Morning" is a classic R&B jam that tells the story of a man who regrets not cherishing his lover until she left him. The lyrics express the concept of taking things for granted and not realizing what you have until it's gone. It's a message about learning from past mistakes and moving on to find new love.


The first stanza of the song expresses regret and love for a lost lover. The songwriter admits to being young and foolish and not realizing the value of his relationship until it was gone. And now he must find a new lover, which requires getting up early in the morning.


The chorus emphasizes the need to wake up early to find a new lover. The metaphor of the early bird catching the worm is used to suggest that success in finding a new lover requires diligence and commitment. In the second verse, the songwriter describes the type of lover he wants to find, someone who won't run for cover or run to another mother. The verse suggests that the songwriter is searching for a lover who is dependable and loyal.


Overall, "Early In The Morning" is a song that expresses the experience of losing someone you love and the desire to find a new love that will not be taken for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I never, you know I loved you till you left me
I didn't understand how much I loved you until you were gone


Oh, I never, you know I cared till you were gone
I didn't realize how much I cared until you left me


I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin'
I was inexperienced and naive, I made mistakes and didn't understand the consequences


I didn't know I lost you till you're gone
I didn't realize I lost you until you were no longer with me


So I gotta get up early in the morning
I need to wake up early to start searching for a new lover


To find me another lover
I need to find someone to replace the one I lost


‘Cause the early bird always catches the worm
I need to be proactive and start my search early to increase my chances of success


Gotta make up for the lesson I've learned
I need to learn from my mistakes and make better choices in the future


Gotta find me a lover that won't run for cover
I need to find someone who won't back away from commitment or hide from their feelings


Gotta find me a lover that won't run the mother
I need to find someone who won't try to control or manipulate me


She had a pretty face that drove me wild
I was attracted to her physical appearance and it overwhelmed my better judgment


I even wanted her to have my child
I was so infatuated that I imagined a future with her, even to the point of starting a family


Everything gonna be all right
Things will work out in the end, despite my past mistakes and misfortunes




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Comments from YouTube:

@SteveHarvey

gotta find me another lover gotta find me another love

@jbush6748

+Steve Harvey u too old to be listening to this lmao

@lateshiachilds3640

+Steve Harvey I'm not sure if this is the real Steve Harvey I love listening to your show on the radio when I can and I know you love The Gap Band.

@eggnoodle1061

+Steve Harvey another love

@msmillievanili

+J Bush Steve is younger than me so why is he too old. This song did not come out yesterday. It came out in the early 80's...around 81 or 82. Were you born?

@michellerjackson5776

Love you Steve.. this song got me and my sister going, while "primping" before school in '82.. Love it..

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@ashley_aleece3959

I’m 33 and this was my Momma’s cleaning house on Sunday’s music ❤ She passed away in 2012 and I dance for her now while I clean house.

@vallerolokote

Rip to ur mom ❤🙏🏼she’s looking down on u while u 💃 dance 🕊️

@onedayati

Sorry For Your Loss.

@onedayati

Thank You .All The Best.

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