Blue in the Morning
The Hollies Lyrics


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Well you're gonna miss me
Early in the morning, one of these days

Oh Yeah

Well, you're gonna want me
Early in the morning
When I'm away

Hey, hey, Don't ya know

Yes, you'll be sorry for the times I cried
You'll be sorry for the times you lied
Well, you're gonna miss me
Early in the morning, one of these days

Well, ya know a rolling stone, (rolling stone)
Don't gather no moss (gather no moss)
And ya cross your bridge (cross your bridge)
When it's time to cross (time to cross)
Well, ya broke my heart (broke my heart)
When ya said goodbye (said goodbye)
Now the milk is spilt but, you're gonna cry

Yeah, early in the morning
You're gonna know,
That I was right

Oh, yeah
Yeah

Early in the morning
When there's nobody
To hold you tight
Oh, oh, oh

Well, you're gonna want me, want me bad
You're gonna miss, the best man you ever had
Yes, you're gonna miss me
You're gonna want me
One of these days

Oh, yeah

Well, you're gonna want me, want me bad
You're gonna miss, the best man you ever had
Yes, you're gonna want me




You're gonna miss me
One of these days

Overall Meaning

The Hollies' song "Blue in the Morning" is a poignant ode to the singer's ex-lover who he believes will deeply regret their separation. The song's lyrics suggest that the ex-lover will come to realize the significance of their former relationship only after the singer has moved on. The opening lines, "Well, you're gonna miss me, Early in the morning, one of these days," set the underlying theme. The singer believes that his former partner will eventually realize what she's lost and miss him dearly.


The second verse provides some insight into the singer's current mindset. He believes that he has been wronged and suggests that his ex-partner will eventually come to regret her actions. The lyric, "You'll be sorry for the times I cried, You'll be sorry for the times you lied," suggests that the singer has been hurt by the breakup and implies that his ex is responsible for his distress. The third verse provides some closure to the song by suggesting that the singer has moved on, and his ex will come to regret her actions when she's left to face the consequences of her mistakes.


In conclusion, "Blue in the Morning" is a powerful song that speaks to the pain of separation and the regret that often follows. The singer's heartfelt vocals and poignant lyrics combine to create a memorable and timeless track that continues to resonate with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you're gonna miss me Early in the morning, one of these days
The singer warns the listener that they will regret taking them for granted and missing their presence, especially in the morning.


Well, you're gonna want me Early in the morning When I'm away
The singer predicts that the listener will realize how much they need and desire them in the morning, when they are already gone.


Yes, you'll be sorry for the times I cried You'll be sorry for the times you lied Well, you're gonna miss me Early in the morning, one of these days
The singer asserts that the listener will feel remorse for causing them pain and being dishonest with them, and will ultimately miss them in the early morning.


Well, ya know a rolling stone, (rolling stone) Don't gather no moss (gather no moss) And ya cross your bridge (cross your bridge) When it's time to cross (time to cross) Well, ya broke my heart (broke my heart) When ya said goodbye (said goodbye) Now the milk is spilt but, you're gonna cry
The artist uses a proverbial phrase to suggest that it is better to take action when one needs to instead of being indecisive. The artist also expresses that the listener caused them emotional pain and regrets their actions, but it is too late now.


Yeah, early in the morning You're gonna know, That I was right Oh, yeah Yeah
The artist is confident that the listener will eventually realize that they were correct about their predictions, and acknowledges their own accuracy.


Early in the morning When there's nobody To hold you tight Oh, oh, oh
The singer describes a time when the listener will feel alone and vulnerable, possibly implying that they deserve to feel regret for their actions.


Well, you're gonna want me, want me bad You're gonna miss, the best man you ever had Yes, you're gonna miss me You're gonna want me One of these days
The singer reiterates that the listener will deeply desire their presence and will realize that they had a valuable relationship with them, eventually wanting them back.


Oh, yeah Well, you're gonna want me, want me bad You're gonna miss, the best man you ever had Yes, you're gonna want me You're gonna miss me One of these days
The artist restates their previous assertions, emphasizing that the listener will yearn for and possibly regret losing the best relationship they ever had with the artist.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES MILLER, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN, HOWARD E. SCOTT, JERRY GOLDSTEIN, LE ROY L. JORDAN, LEE OSKAR, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, SYLVESTER ALLEN

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Philip Kassabian


on Carrie Anne

A nice and catchy song by The Hollies.

Philip Kassabian


on Bus Stop

Yet another great Hollies song.

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on Stop Stop Stop

One of the best bands from the 60's no doubt.

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