Coffee in the Morning
Troy Cartwright Lyrics
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To get out of bed and at night to unwind
A dear friend of mine gave me some advice
Drink coffee in the mornin'
And whiskey at night
Whiskey can turn a bad day to flowers
Be a source of courage
And coffee exposes a bed full of roses
When you can't seem to do nothin' right
It's coffee in the mornin'
And whiskey at night
And as I got older I'd fuss and I'd fight
That whiskey will kill ya
I said "Hey man yeah right"
To get rid of those headaches I had to oblige
In coffee in the mornin'
And whiskey at night
Whiskey can turn a bad day to flowers
Be a source of courage
When you'd rather coward
And coffee exposes a bed full of roses
When you can't seem to do nothin' right
It's coffee in the mornin'
And whiskey at night
Now I lay dyin' it's the end of my life
At the foot of my bed a
Preacher reads me my rights
I sit up and ask him
"Hey what's heaven like?"
"Well there's coffee in the mornin'
And whiskey at night"
Whiskey can turn a bad day to flowers
Be a source of courage
When you'd rather coward
And coffee exposes a bed full of roses
When you can't seem to do nothin' right
It's coffee in the mornin'
And whiskey at night
The lyrics to Troy Cartwright's song "Coffee in the Morning" depict the journey of a person as they navigate through life's ups and downs, finding solace in the simple pleasure of coffee and whiskey. The singer reflects on their younger years, acknowledging the struggles they faced in finding balance and unwinding at night. However, a dear friend's advice changed their perspective - to drink coffee in the morning and whiskey at night.
The song emphasizes the contrasting effects of coffee and whiskey. Whiskey represents resilience, serving as a source of courage when one would rather retreat in fear. It has the power to turn a bad day into something beautiful like flowers. On the other hand, coffee symbolizes clarity and revelation. It reveals a bed full of roses, symbolizing the inherent beauty in life, even when everything seems to be going wrong.
As the singer grows older, they initially resist the idea that whiskey can be beneficial. They argue that whiskey will only bring harm. However, in order to overcome the headaches caused by resisting, they eventually give in and indulge in the whiskey. This acceptance further reinforces the idea that sometimes, embracing certain vices can provide relief and help us navigate the challenges of life.
In the final verse, the singer finds themselves at the end of their life, faced with the presence of a preacher giving them their last rights. Curious about heaven, they ask what it's like. The preacher's response reflects the lesson they have learned throughout their life: heaven includes the simple and comforting ritual of coffee in the morning and whiskey at night. This suggests that finding joy in life's simple pleasures can be a glimpse of paradise, even in the face of death.
Overall, "Coffee in the Morning" highlights the two contrasting elements of coffee and whiskey and how they can serve as companions through the journey of life. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, indulging in vices can provide comfort and assistance in overcoming challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was younger I'd struggle at times
During my youth, I would often face difficulties
To get out of bed and at night to unwind
In the mornings, it was hard for me to wake up, and in the evenings, it was challenging to relax
A dear friend of mine gave me some advice
One of my close friends offered me some guidance
Drink coffee in the mornin'
They suggested that I should consume coffee in the morning
And whiskey at night
And have whiskey in the evening
Whiskey can turn a bad day to flowers
Whiskey has the power to transform a terrible day into something beautiful
Be a source of courage
It can provide courage
When you'd rather coward
Especially when you'd rather be timid or afraid
And coffee exposes a bed full of roses
Coffee reveals a bed scattered with roses
When you can't seem to do nothin' right
When you feel like you can't do anything correctly
It's coffee in the mornin'
That's when you rely on coffee in the morning
And whiskey at night
And whiskey in the evening
And as I got older I'd fuss and I'd fight
As I grew older, I would argue and struggle
That whiskey will kill ya
I maintained the belief that whiskey is harmful and dangerous
I said 'Hey man yeah right'
I would respond skeptically, saying 'Hey, come on, that's not true'
To get rid of those headaches I had to oblige
But in order to alleviate those headaches, I had to comply
In coffee in the mornin'
I had to drink coffee in the morning
And whiskey at night
And have whiskey in the evening
Now I lay dyin' it's the end of my life
Now, as I lie on my deathbed, reaching the end of my life
At the foot of my bed a preacher reads me my rights
A preacher stands at the end of my bed, reciting my final rights
I sit up and ask him
But I sit up and inquire
'Hey what's heaven like?'
'Hey, what is heaven like?'
'Well there's coffee in the mornin'
He responds, saying 'Well, in the morning there is coffee'
And whiskey at night'
And in the evening, there is whiskey'
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