Members of this rhythm section later formed other nationally prominent Memphis studio session groups, including The Memphis Horns, The Packers, and Booker T. & The MG's. Some also ended up playing in the prominent group The Blues Brothers. Each of these offshoot groups also recorded popular albums of their own, in addition some of them serving as the backing band on albums by dozens of rock, r&b, and soul music stars on Stax, Volt and other national labels.
The Mar-Keys served as a key player in the development of the musical styles of Southern soul and Memphis soul.
(Members)
* Steve Cropper - guitar
* Donald "Duck" Dunn - bass
* Charles "Packy" Axton - tenor sax
* Don Nix - saxophone
* Terry Johnson - piano
* Wayne Jackson - trombone, trumpet
* Jerry Lee "Smoochie" Smith - keyboards
* Booker T. Jones - keyboards
* Isaac Hayes - organ
* Al Jackson, Jr - drums
Morning After
The Mar-Keys Lyrics
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I love to call you baby
Baby, oh, oh baby
I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
Baby, oh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, oh baby
You are so good to me baby
Just one look in your eye
And my temperature goes sky high
I live for you and can't help it
You know I really don't want to help it
B A B Y, baby
B A B Y, baby
Whenever the sun don't shine
You go out to light my hind
Then I get real close to you
And your sweet kisses see me through
I said baby, oh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, oh baby
How I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You know you make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you
B A B Y, baby
The Mar-Keys's classic, "Morning After," is an upbeat and soulful declaration of love. The lyrics are a tribute to a lover, with the singer expressing admiration and affection for his partner. The chorus is simple and catchy, with the repetition of the word "baby" and its spelling indicating the owner's strong attachment and possession of his lover. The verse, on the other hand, describes how the singer feels when he is held tight by his partner. The singer's love is also expressed in the words "I can't stop loving you/And I won't stop calling you," emphasizing that his attachment to his partner is unwavering and unconditional.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, oh baby
The singer loves and appreciates their partner and addresses them with affection.
I love to call you baby
The singer enjoys addressing their partner with a term of endearment.
You look so good to me baby
The singer finds their partner attractive and pleasing to the eye.
You are so good to me baby
The artist feels lucky and grateful to have their partner in their life.
When you squeeze me real tight
Physical intimacy with their partner brings the artist joy and comfort.
You make wrong things right
Being with their partner helps the singer overcome life's challenges and difficulties.
And I can't stop loving you
The singer's love for their partner is strong and enduring, and they continue to feel affection for them.
And I won't stop calling you
The artist intends to keep addressing their partner with a term of endearment because of their love for them.
Just one look in your eye
The artist feels deeply affected by their partner's subtle expressions and body language.
And my temperature goes sky high
The artist feels a rush of emotions and desire when they are close to their partner.
I live for you and can't help it
The singer's life revolves around their partner and their love for them is strong and all-consuming.
You know I really don't want to help it
The artist has no desire to resist their love for their partner and fully embraces it.
Whenever the sun don't shine
When the singer is struggling or feeling down, their partner is there to help them through it.
You go out to light my hind
Their partner supports and encourages them during difficult times, providing a source of guidance and stability.
Then I get real close to you
Being near their partner brings the singer a sense of comfort and security.
And your sweet kisses see me through
The physical and emotional intimacy they share helps the artist overcome difficult times.
B A B Y, baby
The artist takes pleasure in addressing their partner with affection and tenderness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL FOREST, ROBERT TALLEY
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