The Morning Of released their first album, "The World As We Know It", on Tr… Read Full Bio ↴The Morning Of released their first album, "The World As We Know It", on Tragic Hero Records/East West in Jan. of 2008. The band was in bliss to see their very first album debut at number 18 on the Billboard Heatseeker's Chart, to reach the 25th pop album on iTunes, to have their single "Reverie" reviewed in USA Today, and to be featured on MTV.com's Buzzworthy Blog, all while touring the entire country several times in support of their record. After all of this, the dual fronted NY native pop/rock act known as The Morning Of is finally gearing up to release a new record after what the band says "feels like forever and a day". These young, yet seasoned touring artists have built their grass roots following as well as their songwriting abilities from the ground up through years of touring and hard work, which is a rare and under-appreciated sight in today's music industry. The band has just finished recording their sophomore album with producer Jim Wirt (No Doubt, Incubus, Hoobstank, Jacks Mannequin, The Rocket Summer) at 4th Street Recording Studios in Santa Monica, CA and are preparing for an early 2010 release on Tragic Hero/East West/Lab Records. "We honestly think that everyone is in for a huge surprise with this record. It's still us, but we've been through so much in the last few years that have drastically changed us as people, artists, and songwriters", says pianist/guitarist Chris Petrosino. "A lot of people don't realize that a lot of the songs on TWAWKI were written when we were 15 and 16 years old, so we're beyond ecstatic to have an honest, relatable record that we're all extremely proud of, and that is current with where we're at as individuals and musicians", adds guitarist Rob McCurdy. "I just absolutely cannot wait for everyone to hear this album that is our own, and to start touring heavily behind this record", concludes vocalist Justin Wiley. Be sure to stay current with The Morning Of as video updates, pictures, live performances of new songs, and eventually the first single and new record are unveiled.
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A Barrel Tapped at Both Ends
The Morning Of Lyrics

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New Jersey

I think I'm hooked.
I think you're bleesed with your coastline calling out like diamonds in the eyes of a criminal....your subliminal message.
I'd give a life to get washed up on that piece of cold atlanticism and the enthusiasm your inhabitants reside...oh they makes me want to dance.
It's like I'm sharing secrets with my bathroom mirron behind this locked door. This valley's starting to feel unkind

There must be something in the water here so baby let's dance.

Damn we got the moves and damn do we have style.
My hands fit your hips like a puzzle piece and the poise your spread to me is like a new disease so your majesty, please infect me.

Like a midnight managerie or something sweet when it's needed the most.
I'm pretty sure you're as perfectly timed as one can get.
Now I'm hiding in your closet and while this fear is measured in its darkness, our love is measured in anticipation.
I'm thirsty for it.
Are you craving it too?
(Are you craving it too?)

But there's always a catch.
It's so high but in view.
I knew you knew it too

Please infect me.

Please infect me.
Please infect me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Morning Of's "A Barrel Tapped at Both Ends" are filled with vivid imagery as the singer expresses his desire to be in New Jersey. He mentions being hooked and feeling as though the coastline is calling out to him like diamonds in the eyes of a criminal, which could represent the allure of the state and its attractions. He also talks about feeling as though he is sharing secrets with his bathroom mirror and how the enthusiasm of the state's inhabitants makes him want to dance.

The singer also talks about the relationship he has with someone in New Jersey, referring to them as "your majesty" and expressing his desire for them to infect him. He describes the connection they share as being measured in anticipation and talks about hiding in their closet, indicating that perhaps the relationship is secretive in nature. The lyrics imply that while the singer is hopeful and thirsty for this love, there may be a catch or obstacle standing in the way.

Overall, the song seems to be about the singer's intense desire to be in New Jersey and to be with someone from there. The lyrics suggest that there is a strong attraction and connection between the two, but that there may also be challenges or obstacles to overcome.

Line by Line Meaning

New Jersey
Setting/location of the song.

I think I'm hooked.
The singer is strongly attracted to this place.

I think you're blessed with your coastline calling out like diamonds in the eyes of a criminal....your subliminal message.
The beauty of New Jersey's coastline is irresistible and seems to be calling out to the singer in a way that is hard to resist.

I'd give a life to get washed up on that piece of cold atlanticism and the enthusiasm your inhabitants reside...oh they makes me want to dance.
The artist wishes to live in New Jersey and be surrounded by the enthusiasm of its inhabitants. The joy and energy makes the artist feel like dancing.

It's like I'm sharing secrets with my bathroom mirron behind this locked door. This valley's starting to feel unkind
New Jersey feels like a place where the artist can be themselves and let their guard down, unlike the valley they are from.

There must be something in the water here so baby let's dance.
The singer feels like there's something magical about New Jersey and wants to embrace its energy.

Damn we got the moves and damn do we have style.
New Jersey residents are confident and stylish.

My hands fit your hips like a puzzle piece and the poise your spread to me is like a new disease so your majesty, please infect me.
The artist is attracted to a romantic interest in New Jersey and feels a strong connection. They want to be infected with the same level of confidence and poise that their love interest has.

Like a midnight managerie or something sweet when it's needed the most.
New Jersey is like a beautiful, almost magical escape when life gets tough.

I'm pretty sure you're as perfectly timed as one can get.
The artist feels like being in New Jersey is just right and it's where they belong.

Now I'm hiding in your closet and while this fear is measured in its darkness, our love is measured in anticipation.
The singer is being metaphorical about hiding in someone's closet. They feel like taking a risk and being vulnerable with someone in New Jersey. Their love is strong and exciting.

I'm thirsty for it.
The artist desires to live in and experience everything that New Jersey has to offer.

Are you craving it too? (Are you craving it too?)
The singer is addressing their romantic interest in New Jersey, wondering if they share the same desire to be there.

But there's always a catch.
There's always a downside or something that comes with taking risks and living in a new place.

It's so high but in view.
The reward of being in New Jersey is high and worth the effort to achieve it.

I knew you knew it too
The artist feels like their love interest knows and understands the risks and rewards of living in New Jersey.

Please infect me.
The artist desires to be infected with the energy and confidence of New Jersey.

Please infect me.
Repetition of the above line.

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