Early in the Morning
Van Morrison With BB King Lyrics
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'Cause I had a little date with my baby last night
Now it's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothin' but the blues
I went to her house but she don't live there no more
And it's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothin' but the blues
I went to her girlfriend? house, but she was out
I knocked on her door and her mother started to shout
"Get away from here!"
Too early in the morning
It's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothin' but the blues
Went to Jenny Lou's to get something to eat
The waitress looked at me, she said, "B., you sure look beat" It's early in the morning, baby Early in the morning It's early in the morning And I ain't got nothin' but the blues
Had a lot of money when I first started out
I couldn't find my baby, now my money's run out
Now it's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
It's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothin' but the blues
It's early in the morning
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
The lyrics to "Early In The Morning" by Van Morrison with BB King discuss the aftermath of a date with a loved one. The song opens with the singer admitting he "can't get right" because of a date he had with his baby the night before. The song progresses with the singer recounting his attempts to find her, going to all the places they used to go, including her house which she no longer lives in. The bluesy repetition of the phrase "It's early in the morning" serves as a constant reminder of the time that has passed, the sleepless nights that have followed and the emotional pain that results from not being able to find her. The singer's last resort is to go to a friend's house but her mother tells him to go away. The song ends with the singer admitting he's run out of money and doesn't have anything left but the blues.
The lyrics speak of a common experience many people can relate to, the aftermath of a date gone wrong. The yearning and the search for the one they love after a night out is a feeling that many people have experienced before. The repetition of "It's early in the morning" is an effective way of portraying the constant struggle of a sleepless night spent searching for a loved one. The bluesy melody matches the melancholic tone of the lyrics, creating a mood that is both mournful and nostalgic.
Line by Line Meaning
It's early in the morning and I can't get right
It's the morning and I feel terrible because I spent the night with my baby
I went to all the places where we used to go
I went to her house but she don't live there no more
I went to all the places where we used to spend time together, including her house, but she no longer lives there
I went to her girlfriend? house, but she was out
I knocked on her door and her mother started to shout
"Get away from here!"
I went to her friend's house but she wasn't there, and when I knocked on the door her mother told me to leave
Went to Jenny Lou's to get something to eat
The waitress looked at me, she said, "B., you sure look beat"
I went to a restaurant to eat and the waitress noticed that I looked tired and worn out
Had a lot of money when I first started out
I couldn't find my baby, now my money's run out
I had a lot of money when our relationship began, but now that I can't find my baby, I have run out of money
It's early in the morning
I ain't got nothin' but the blues
It's early in the morning and I don't have anything to be happy about, only sadness and the blues
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BluesHarry
In case anyone is looking for lyrics for this particular version of the song I think I've put up kinda-right lyrics together:
One drink of wine,
Two drinks of gin.
Pretty young got me
In the shape I'm in.
Come and see me early in the morning,
Just about the break of day.
Want to see me hug my pillow
Where my baby used to lay?
I pass by the juke joint,
Look through the door.
She's doing the boogie-woogie
In the middle of the floor.
Come and see me early in the morning,
Just about the break of day.
Want to see me hug my pillow
Where my baby used to lay?
Oh my baby loves me
She really understands
I Can’t see her when I want to
Got to see her when I can
One drink of wine,
Two drinks of gin.
Pretty young got me
In the shape I'm in.
Enjoy and if you think there are mistakes, don't hesitate to correct them!
@ruedigerlosch5351
The thrill will never go listening to you!! Been blessed to see him life in B,ham back in 1999!! Thank you BB
@sasuketwinblade
Now THIS is real music.
@TheBuriedLedeR
Respect from Van Morrison. More than 'love'. More than affection. Most, if not all, of the good things in life emanate from a sense of respect. And all respect begins with self-respect. RIP B.B. King.
@GuidaRules
The King is Gone, but his music lives on
@heathermackinnon9527
Beautiful. Thank you for posting this.
@kevinwebster2165
Fantastic tunes...
@drb6052
I truly love this
@rlborgman
Best sounding lunch in a long time.
@SilvioManfredDante85
Two Masters !!!!
@RKNELIAS
ABSOLUTELY GREAT !!!