Heavy, grinding trip rock that occasionally pounds your poor little brain so hard that you'll think somebody slipped you a crack suppository. The group, out of Portland, features Matt Hollywood, formerly of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. For those of you unclear on such things, that would be the guy who did not try to kill people with mic stand at shows. Check out Little Elf and 4 Lines/3 Drugs for a taste -- the band has some free mp3 files on its site.
Good Morning
The Out Crowd Lyrics
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Can't hardly tell
You fell, but
Now you're feeling well, my little girl
See how the sun, coming through the window
Hits the mirror, glancing off a table
It appears to linger for a moment
Outside the dogs are in the street
They drag their feet
As one pack, one to catch the bus
They're not like us
We see the sun, coming through the window
Hit the mirror, glancing off a table
It appears to linger for a moment
Then it's in our eyes and we arise
Somewhere there's people in their beds
They need their rest
I can't compare one morning to the next
They're all the best
I see the sun, coming through the window
Hits the mirror, glancing off a table
It appears to linger for a moment
Then it's in our eyes and we arise
Singing 'Good morning, baby.'
The Out Crowd's song Good Morning is a cheerful wake-up call to a loved one. The first verse begins with the singer admiring their partner's appearance, stating that it's difficult to tell that they fell ill because they now look well. The second verse brings attention to the sun shining through the window and casting reflections off the mirror and table, highlighting the beauty in the everyday. The pre-chorus states that the dogs outside are not like them, which may suggest that the singer and their partner share a special bond that separates them from others. The chorus repeats the beauty of the morning, and how the sun in their eyes signifies a new day beginning. The final verse highlights the individuality of every morning, that each is the best in its own way. The song concludes with a cheerful "Good morning, baby" to signify the start of a new day full of possibilities and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up! Darling, you look swell
Rise and shine, my love. You appear to be in good spirits despite having just woken up.
Can't hardly tell
Your appearance doesn't give away the fact that you had a rough night's sleep.
You fell, but
You may have stumbled or felt down yesterday, but
Now you're feeling well, my little girl
today is a new day and you seem to be feeling much better now.
See how the sun, coming through the window
Observe how the natural light from the sun enters our room through the window.
Hits the mirror, glancing off a table
It strikes the mirror and moves off of it in a new direction, briefly reflected on the table.
It appears to linger for a moment
For a few seconds, it seems to stay in one place.
Then it's in our eyes and we arise
Then it hits us in the eyes and we get up to start our day.
Outside the dogs are in the street
Outside, the dogs are roaming through the streets.
They drag their feet
Their movement is slow and lethargic.
As one pack, one to catch the bus
They move together as a group, with a united goal of getting on the bus.
They're not like us
We are different from them in terms of our goals and motivations.
Somewhere there's people in their beds
In other places, people are still in their beds.
They need their rest
They require sleep to function optimally.
I can't compare one morning to the next
Every morning is unique and can't be compared to a previous one.
They're all the best
Every morning is the best morning, in its own unique way.
Singing 'Good morning, baby.'
Starting the day in a positive mood, singing to acknowledge one's gratefulness for and happiness with the new day.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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