In the Morning
The Squeeze Lyrics
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It is raining
And umbrellas block the pavement
In the cafae
People waking
With a cigarette and coffee
And she sits there with her paper
Half asleep into a picture
In the morning
It's all over
That's another night of business
With the punters
On the corner
Of estates around the river
And she adds up all the takings
Hid behind her wilting paper
In the morning
In the morning
Soaked in bath oil
Dressed in pink towels
And a sweater
Looking out at all the people
Walking under their umbrellas
In the morning
There's a feeling
Of resentment and expectance
It's a fear that comes with working
On the dark streets for a living
She's attending
To her wet hair
At the window in the evening
Getting ready in a short skirt
With her stockings around her ankles
It'?s a flame that gets attention
In a darkness without light
And the children need a cuddle
As she walks into the light
Of the morning
The song "In The Morning" by The Squeeze depicts the life of a sex worker who goes through the daily motions of her job with a sense of resignation and detachment. The first stanza paints a picture of a rainy morning and the various people who populate the cafe where she sits, half-asleep and staring absently at her newspaper. The repetition of the phrase "in the morning" underscores the routine and monotony of her life, which involves serving customers and counting takings at night.
The second stanza describes the woman's post-work routine, where she is shown soaking in bath oil and looking out at the people walking under their umbrellas, hinting at a sense of separation and isolation from normal life. The lyrics also touch upon the fear and resentment that come with working in the dark streets for a living, suggesting that the sex worker is acutely aware of the dangers and stigma associated with her job. The final lines of the song depict a poignant moment where the woman walks into the light of the morning as the children need a cuddle, hinting at a deeper sense of longing and vulnerability beneath the surface of her tough exterior.
Overall, "In The Morning" portrays a harsh reality of life for many sex workers, highlighting the isolation, monotony, and fear that define their daily lives. The lyrics do not pass judgment or offer a solution, but instead deliver a poignant and insightful portrayal of a marginalized group of women who are often invisible to society.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning
Start of a day
It is raining
The weather outside
And umbrellas block the pavement
People are protecting themselves from rain
In the cafe
Inside a coffee shop
People waking
People starting their day
With a cigarette and coffee
Having a morning smoke and drink
And she sits there with her paper
A woman reading a newspaper
Half asleep into a picture
Reading newspaper with less concentration
It's all over
End of another night
That's another night of business
A night of work
With the punters
Customers
On the corner
Streetside
Of estates around the river
Housing areas close to the river
And she adds up all the takings
Calculating her earnings
Hid behind her wilting paper
Trying not to be noticed while counting money
Soaked in bath oil
Taking a bath
Dressed in pink towels
Wearing towels for drying after bath
And a sweater
Wearing warm clothes
Looking out at all the people
Observing people outside
Walking under their umbrellas
People protecting themselves from rain
There's a feeling
Emotional state
Of resentment and expectance
Feeling bitter but still hopeful
It's a fear that comes with working
Fear of working at night
On the dark streets for a living
Working in poorly lit areas to make a living
She's attending
Attending to herself
To her wet hair
Drying her hair
At the window in the evening
Looking out the window during evening
Getting ready in a short skirt
Preparing herself for work
With her stockings around her ankles
Wearing stockings
It's a flame that gets attention
Attractive appearance
In a darkness without light
Poorly lit street
And the children need a cuddle
Feeling a need for affection
As she walks into the light
Leaving the darkness behind and heading for work
Of the morning
The light of a new day
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thelen3553
Don’t worry! If your listening to this in 2024 you are not alone
@ChunkyLover69420
i thought people stopped posting these fucking cringe comments years ago
@robpugh1000
Yes, I've read the same message to so many tunes. Its a marketing thing
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a facebook reel led me to this video lol
@joanne4361
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@joanne4361
@@robpugh1000 not a marketing thing, a genuine person loving this song..
@joebyrne-ev8rs
“I beg for some forgiveness, but beggings not my business” what a lyric by a legendary band!!
@sd3457
The golden era of British lyricists. Tilbrook and Difford, Weller, Dury, Costello...
@HarryHopkins-fv3li
Fuckin spot on my friend
@subatomar9244
My god I'm absolutely addicted to british music like this. I'm not even british but somehow I absolutely love stuff like Squeeze, Steve Harley, The Kinks, The Jam, and of course the other usual suspects. Hats off to you Brits, you make the best music in the world. Much love from your german brothers!
Edit: recently visited England and I loved it. The people, the music, the architecture, the football and THE FOOD!!! I'll have to return soon, I long for a sunday roast again...