Lovely Day
Withers Lyrics


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When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)

When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)

When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
And when someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
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Overall Meaning

In Withers Bill's song "Lovely Day," the singer describes waking up feeling overwhelmed and burdened by the day ahead, but finding solace and hope in their love for another person. The first verse acknowledges the struggle of facing the day, but upon looking at their partner, the world becomes alright and the day becomes a lovely one. The second verse repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the power of love to alleviate anxieties and provide a sense of comfort.


The song's simple yet powerful lyrics resonate with listeners and have made it a classic. Many interpret the song as a celebration of love and a reminder to appreciate the good things in life despite potential difficulties. The repetition of "lovely day" throughout the song serves as a mantra, encouraging a positive outlook and a focus on the present moment.


Overall, "Lovely Day" is a heartfelt song that highlights the transformative power of love and its ability to bring joy to everyday struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

When I wake up in the morning, love
At the start of a new day, when I open my eyes


And the sunlight hurts my eyes
When the brightness of the sun is too much for my eyes to handle


And something without warning, love
Unexpectedly, without any prior indication or warning


Bears heavy on my mind
Causes a burden, a heaviness, in my thoughts or emotions


Then I look at you
But when I turn to look at you


And the world's alright with me
Suddenly, everything in the world seems to be just fine and manageable


Just one look at you
After just a single glance at you


And I know it's gonna be
I become certain that the day ahead will be


A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A beautiful, enjoyable, and pleasant day


(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)


When the day that lies ahead of me
Later on in the day, when I am faced with my tasks, challenges, responsibilities, & obligations


Seems impossible to face
Appears as if it is too difficult or demanding to handle


When someone else instead of me
When somebody else, rather than myself,


Always seems to know the way
appears to always have a solution or knows how to get things done


A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
Again, my day is no longer difficult but rather a beautiful experience


(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)


A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)


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A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)


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Lyrics © GOLDEN WITHERS MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Withers, Clarence Kermit Mcdonald, Skip Scarborough

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Lyrics :

"When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be

A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)

When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be

A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)"



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@stephenrodriguez5709

Really liked this song in 1977 when I was 29 years old, Really like this song now at 71 years old in 2020!

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Loved this song in 77 when I was 7....adore it still

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if more people would share your good mood this world would be a better place Stephen!

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