In the Morning
YG Feat. Big K.R.I.T. Big Sean & Ty$ Lyrics
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Sonny Boy Williamson I (John Lee)
(John Lee Williamson)
Sonny Boy Williamson I - vocals & harmonica
(possibly Robert Lee McCoy - guitar)
Henry Townsend - guitar
Recorded Nov 11,1937 Aurora, Illinois Leland Hotel
Album: Bluebird Recordings 1937-1938
Now, when a little girl becomin' twelve years old
Beginin' to think she grown
Well, you can never catch that kinda
Little girl at home
But you have to go there early in the mornin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day
Now, you oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay
Now, that I've got a little woman
Her name is, Miss Kate
She told me to come to the house this mo'nin'
I got there about half past eight
She ask, 'I told you, come early in the mo'nin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day'
Now, ya oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay
I said, 'Look-a-here, woman
You fool with too many men
I can't never come to see you in the evenin
I have to come 'n see you when I can'
You tell me, 'Come early in the mo'nin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day'
Now, you oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay
(harmonica & guitar)
Well now, I said, 'Look-a-here, woman (good!)
I ain't gonna fool 'round wit' you, no mo'
I know you don't love me
You out, 'round with Mr. So 'n So
You tell me, 'Come early in the mo'nin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day'
Now, ya oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay.
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The song "In The Morning" by YG featuring Big K.R.I.T., Big Sean, and Ty$ deals with the themes of love, relationships, and the struggles that come with them. The lyrics talk about how a young girl who is becoming more aware of herself and her sexuality becomes harder to control and is always out of the house. The singer tries to catch her early in the morning, but the girl is not available. The lyrics speak to the idea of not being able to control someone else, especially in a relationship, as people have their own independence and individuality.
The song then moves on to the singer's own love interest, Miss Kate. She asks him to come over early in the morning, and instead of being upset that he has to wake up earlier, he's excited to grab the pillow where she used to lay. However, the singer expresses his frustration with Miss Kate for being involved with other men, hinting at a lack of trust and commitment in their relationship.
Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of love and the difficulties of trying to navigate a relationship with someone else who has their own desires and preferences. It is a relatable theme that many listeners can identify with, making it a popular song among fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, when a little girl becomin' twelve years old
Beginin' to think she grown
Well, you can never catch that kinda
Little girl at home
When a girl hits puberty and starts feeling grown, she tends to be more rebellious and not stay at home.
But you have to go there early in the mornin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day
Now, you oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay
To catch a girl that doesn't want to be caught, you need to arrive early in the morning before she wakes up. The singer used to grab his lover's pillow, but she is no longer with him.
Now, that I've got a little woman
Her name is, Miss Kate
She told me to come to the house this mo'nin'
I got there about half past eight
The singer now has a new lover named Miss Kate who asked him to come over in the morning, and he arrived at 8:30 am.
She ask, 'I told you, come early in the mo'nin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day'
Now, ya oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay
Miss Kate reminds the artist that she wanted him to come over early in the morning, and he still has the habit of grabbing the pillow where his old lover used to sleep.
I said, 'Look-a-here, woman
You fool with too many men
I can't never come to see you in the evenin
I have to come 'n see you when I can'
The artist accuses Miss Kate of being unfaithful and explains that he can't visit her in the evening because of his schedule.
You tell me, 'Come early in the mo'nin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day'
Now, you oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay
Miss Kate repeats her request for the singer to come over early in the morning, and he still clings to the memory of his old lover by grabbing her pillow.
(harmonica & guitar)
Musical interlude with harmonica and guitar.
Well now, I said, 'Look-a-here, woman (good!)
I ain't gonna fool 'round wit' you, no mo'
I know you don't love me
You out, 'round with Mr. So 'n So
The artist tells Miss Kate that he won't tolerate her infidelity anymore and that he knows she's cheating on him with someone else.
You tell me, 'Come early in the mo'nin'
Baby, 'bout the break of day'
Now, ya oughta see me grab the pillow
Where my baby used to lay.
Miss Kate still insists on the artist coming over early in the morning, but he can't stop thinking about his old lover and the memories associated with her pillow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES A. WILLIAMSON, JOHN LEE WILLIAMSON
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