Morning
Thomas McDermott Lyrics
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Had a little date with my baby last night
[Chorus]
And that was early in the morning, early in the morning
Early in the morning and I ain't got nothin' but the blues
I went to all the places we used to go
[Chorus]
I went to the lions den and he was not about
Went to his mommas house but she began to shout
[Chorus]
I went to ducky chase to get somethin' to eat
The waiter looked at me and said you sure look beat
[Chorus]
I had a lot of money when I started out
Cant find my baby and now my money's run out
[Chorus; x3]
In Thomas McDermott's song "Morning," the singer wakes up feeling tired and defeated, unable to shake off the sadness of a recent date with his significant other. Despite trying to revisit old memories and places to find his partner, he realizes that his lover has left him and has moved on to new territory. The desperation is further emphasized when the singer is unable to find comfort even in mundane activities like dining out.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Early in the morning and I ain't got nothin' but the blues," conveying a sense of hopelessness and despair. The repetition of this line throughout the song serves as a reminder that no matter where he goes or what he does, the singer is unable to shake off his sadness.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the feelings of loneliness and sadness that come with it. The song may also be interpreted as a reflection of the harsh realities of life, where people and circumstances can change quickly, leaving us feeling lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning and I cant get right
It's early in the morning and I feel terrible
Had a little date with my baby last night
I went out with my significant other last night
And that was early in the morning, early in the morning
Early in the morning and I ain't got nothin' but the blues
Now it's morning and I feel sad and lonely.
I went to all the places we used to go
Even went to his house but he don't live there no more
I visited all the spots we used to frequent together and even went to his place but he doesn't live there anymore
I went to the lions den and he was not about
Went to his mommas house but she began to shout
I checked out some other hangouts but he wasn't there, and even his mother was unhelpful and shouted at me.
I went to ducky chase to get somethin' to eat
The waiter looked at me and said you sure look beat
I went to a restaurant to get some food and the waiter noticed how tired and defeated I looked
I had a lot of money when I started out
Cant find my baby and now my money's run out
I had money at the beginning of my search for my loved one but now that my search has been fruitless, my wallet is empty.
And that was early in the morning, early in the morning
Early in the morning and I ain't got nothin' but the blues
I'm still feeling down and empty inside, even though it's now later in the morning.
And that was early in the morning, early in the morning
Early in the morning and I ain't got nothin' but the blues
My sadness and loneliness persists and I have nothing to alleviate it.
And that was early in the morning, early in the morning
Early in the morning and I ain't got nothin' but the blues
I'm still feeling terrible and I have nothing to lift my spirits.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES MILLER, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN, HOWARD E. SCOTT, JERRY GOLDSTEIN, LE ROY L. JORDAN, LEE OSKAR, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, SYLVESTER ALLEN
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