Early in the Morning
Van Morrison With Georgie Fame Lyrics
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Had a little date with my baby last night
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Now it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to all the places where we used to go
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to your friend's house but she was out
Knock on your father's door and he began to shout Get out there boy
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to doogie chain to get something to eat
Waiter looked at me and said 'You sure look beat'
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
The lyrics of "Early In The Morning" tell a story of a person who had a date with his lover the previous night, and it's now early in the morning, and he can't seem to shake off the blues he feels after their encounter. The first verse implies that something went wrong on the date, leading the singer to feel downbeat. The second verse reveals that he visited different places where they used to go and even his lover's house, but she no longer lives there. The third verse describes his failed attempt to locate his lover at her friend's house and at her father's door, where he was violently chased away. The fourth verse shows him needing something to eat, but the waiter points out his beaten-down appearance.
The lyrics capture the agony of lost love and the feeling of emptiness that comes with it. The singer is wandering around, searching for his lover, but he can't seem to find her, adding to his sadness. The repetition of the phrase, "Early in the morning," reinforces his solitude and intensifies the sense of despair he feels. The bluesy melody of the song matches the lyrics' mood, creating a melancholic and soulful vibe that highlights the pain of a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning and I can't get right
It's early in the morning and I'm feeling down and out
Had a little date with my baby last night
I went out with my significant other last night
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
It's still early in the morning
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
I'm emphasizing that it's early in the morning
Now it's early in the morning
I'm repeating that it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
I'm feeling sad and depressed
Went to all the places where we used to go
I went to all the locations that had sentimental value to us
Went to your house but you don't live there no more
I went to your residence but you've moved out
Went to your friend's house but she was out
I visited your friend but she wasn't home
Knock on your father's door and he began to shout Get out there boy
I knocked on your dad's door and he angrily told me to leave
Went to doogie chain to get something to eat
I went to a restaurant called Doogie Chain to have a meal
Waiter looked at me and said 'You sure look beat'
The waiter noticed that I look exhausted and fatigued
Well it's early in the morning
I'm repeating that it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
I'm still feeling sad and down
Well it's early in the morning
I'm emphasizing once again that it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
I'm reiterating my feelings of depression and hopelessness
Well it's early in the morning
I'm emphasizing for the third time that it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
I'm repeating my emotions of sadness and despair
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.