Sunrise
Tony Evans And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Good morning
Good morning
You sleepyhead
It's dawning
Stop yawning
Get out of that bed
Say the air is soft as silk
It's time to get the morning milk
Come on!
Wake up!
Get up!
Look at the grass
Silver in the sun
Heavy with the dew
Look at the buds
You can almost see
How they're breaking through
Look at the birds
Feeding all their young
In the sycamores
But you better get on
With your morning chores
Just take a breath
Of that new-mown hay
And the sugarcane
Looks like tonight
There should be a moon
Down in lovers' lane
There you go daydreaming




When it's time that you obeyed
That sunrise serenade

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sunrise" by Tony Evans And His Orchestra depict a morning awakening, urging the listener to rise and embrace the day. The song creates an atmosphere of gentle encouragement, emphasizing the beauty and tranquility of the early hours.


The first part of the lyrics sets the scene of a peaceful morning, with the singer gently coaxing the sleepyhead to wake up and leave the comfort of their bed. They describe the air as soft as silk, inviting the listener to take a deep breath and embrace the freshness of the new day. The mention of morning milk suggests a routine or a task that needs to be accomplished, encouraging the listener to start their day actively.


Next, the lyrics shift focus to the wonders of nature. The grass is described as silver in the sun, heavy with dew, and the buds are portrayed as breaking through, symbolizing growth and renewal. The birds feeding their young in the sycamores highlight the cycle of life and the importance of nurturing responsibilities. The lyrics suggest that while daydreaming is pleasant, it is time to obey the call of the sunrise and attend to one's daily tasks.


Overall, "Sunrise" is a gentle reminder to embrace the beauty of a new day and fulfill one's obligations. It paints a picture of a serene morning and encourages the listener to engage with the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Good morning
A pleasant greeting to start the day


Good morning
A repeated pleasant greeting to emphasize the start of the day


You sleepyhead
Addressing someone who is still tired and in bed


It's dawning
The sun is starting to rise


Stop yawning
Stop showing signs of tiredness by yawning


Get out of that bed
Leave the bed and start the day


Say the air is soft as silk
The atmosphere is gentle and pleasant


It's time to get the morning milk
It's time to perform the routine task of collecting milk in the morning


Come on!
Encouragement to act or move quickly


Wake up!
Reminder to fully awaken and become alert


Get up!
Leave the bed and start the day


Look at the grass
Observe the lush green vegetation


Silver in the sun
The grass appears silvery as the sunlight shines on it


Heavy with the dew
Moisture from the cool night has collected on the grass


Look at the buds
Observe the small, developing plant structures


You can almost see
It is possible to perceive or anticipate


How they're breaking through
The buds are starting to emerge into the open


Look at the birds
Observe the flying creatures


Feeding all their young
Providing nourishment to their offspring


In the sycamores
Within the sycamore trees


But you better get on
However, it is necessary for you to start


With your morning chores
Engage in the tasks that need to be done in the morning


Just take a breath
Simply inhale and experience


Of that new-mown hay
The scent of fresh-cut hay


And the sugarcane
As well as the sweet sugarcane


Looks like tonight
Seems like later today


There should be a moon
The moon will likely be visible


Down in lovers' lane
In the romantic location known as lovers' lane


There you go daydreaming
You are indulging in idle fantasies


When it's time that you obeyed
When it's time for you to follow instructions or fulfill responsibilities


That sunrise serenade
The pleasing music or sounds of the sunrise




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANKIE CARLE, JACK LAWRENCE

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