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Early in the Morning
The Rinky Dinks Lyrics
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Early in the mornin'
One of these days oh, yeah
Well ... you're gonna want me
Early in the mornin'
When I'm away don't ya know
For the times I cried
You'll be sorry
For the time you lied
Well you're gonna miss me
Early in the mornin'
One of these days whoa, yeah
Well ya know a rollin' stone
Don't gather no moss
And you cross your bridge
When it's time to cross.
Well you broke my heart
When you said goodbye
Now the milk is spilt
But you're gonna cry.
Yeah early in the mornin'
You're gonna know
That I was right oh, yeah yeah
Well early in the mornin'
When there's nobody
To hold you tight 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.
Whoa, don't ya know yeah
Oh, yeah
Well you're gonna want me
Want me bad
You'll miss the best man
You ever had
Well you're gonna miss me
You're gonna want me
One of these days oh, yeah
Early in the mornin'
Early in the mornin'
Early in the mornin'
The lyrics to The Rinky Dinks' song "Early In The Morning" describe a situation where the singer is warning someone that they will regret leaving them. The first line of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics: "You're gonna miss me early in the mornin'/One of these days oh, yeah." The singer is confident that their former lover will come to regret their decision to leave. They warn that "When I'm away, don't ya know/Yes you'll be sorry/For the times I cried/You'll be sorry/For the time you lied." The singer believes that their former lover will miss them and want them back, but it will be too late.
The song continues with the singer telling their former lover that "a rollin' stone don't gather no moss/And you cross your bridge when it's time to cross." This is a classic warning that if the former lover continues on their current path, they will eventually suffer the consequences. The singer has moved on and is now the "best man you ever had," and the former lover will come to regret their decision to leave.
Overall, the lyrics to "Early In The Morning" are a warning to a former lover that they will regret leaving the singer. The singer is confident that their former lover will come to realize their mistake and miss them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna miss me
You will regret not having me around
Early in the mornin'
At a time when you are vulnerable and alone
One of these days oh, yeah
Inevitably, you will come to feel this way
Well ... you're gonna want me
You will realize how much you need me
When I'm away don't ya know
Once I am no longer there for you
Yes you'll be sorry
You will feel regret
For the times I cried
Because you caused me pain
You'll be sorry
You will come to regret your actions
For the time you lied
For deceiving me
Well ya know a rollin' stone
Someone who is not stationary
Don't gather no moss
Does not accumulate stability or security
And you cross your bridge
You must deal with the consequences of your choices
When it's time to cross.
When it is necessary or unavoidable
Well you broke my heart
You caused me emotional pain
When you said goodbye
When you ended our relationship
Now the milk is spilt
The damage has been done
But you're gonna cry.
You will feel remorse for your actions
Yeah early in the mornin'
At a time when you are vulnerable and alone
You're gonna know
You will realize the truth
That I was right oh, yeah yeah
That my warnings about your behavior were accurate
Well early in the mornin'
At a time when you are vulnerable and alone
When there's nobody
When you are truly alone
To hold you tight oh, oh
To provide comfort and support
Want me bad
You will desire me deeply
You're gonna miss
You will regret not having me around
The best man you ever had
The most valuable relationship you have lost
Yes you're gonna miss me
You will regret not having me around
One of these days
Inevitably, you will come to feel this way
Whoa, don't ya know yeah
Do you understand these truths?
Oh, yeah
It is certain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE SEAGO, MIKE LEANDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielburns987
this song went to #24 on the pop charts in 1958!!!
@gypdarin1458
Bobby did definitive version of course but i love when the second best is almost as good as is Buddy Holly's version.
@johnjames4591
Question for the awesome 45prof: this is mysterious. Why wasn’t Bobby’s name on the record? Was this ever pressed with the Decca label? How did Brunswick records get involved? Why two different group names: Rinky dinks and Ding dongs? Seems like a contractual nightmare lol. Thank you for all the wonderful music by the way. It makes the world a better place. I hope younger folks come across these songs and become fans.
@the45prof98
Thanks for the kind words, John. The song's history is only partially explained in the video's written description. Darin had been with Decca for a couple of unsuccessful years and was not yet a name artist when they recorded the track in April 1958 and issued it on their Brunswick subsidiary as by the Ding Dongs (because he was now under contract with Atco). With the rise of "Splish Splash" on the charts a few weeks later, Atlantic/Atco was made aware of Darin's 'Ding Dongs' performance, purchased rights to the master recording, and issued it on Atco as by the Rinky-Dinks (Brunswick retained rights to the Ding Dongs name). The similarly-arranged retaliating version by Buddy Holly was quickly recorded and released on Decca's Coral label.
@grouchosays
@@the45prof98But why didn’t they list him as the artist rather than the Rinky Dinks?
@mr.bigstuff2419
According to Norman Petty. Bobby was under contract to Atlantic but his contract to Atlantic was about to expire and he believed it might not be renewed. Therefore in order to have something going for him he recorded it under an assumed name and Decca put it out. The record started to sell and
Ahmet Ertegun heard it and said that's Bobby Darin and filed legal action against Decca and took over the record.
@askovarjorinne9074
Same question where is Bobby Darin, "biisi is very known!!!!😊💥✌
@the45prof98
See my response to the comment by John James.
@teddibearsworld
The basic melody was originally " It Must Be Jesus", by the Southern Tones.. and old Gospel Tune. It was later adapted by Ray Charles as I Got a Woman. This is the same tune, with different lyrics, and less Soul. I love Bobby Darin.. but this is blatantly obvious.