Middle Of The Morning

Album: Weathervanes (2023)
Play Video
  • Well I've tried to open up my window and let the light come in
    I step outside in the middle of the morning and in the evening again
    Yes I've tried to be grateful for my devils and call them by their names
    but I'm tired and by the middle of the morning I need someone to blame

    I know you're scared of me, I can see it in your face
    I can feel it in the way you move around this place
    I know you're scared of me, I can see it in your smile
    Like an unattended child you can't quite trust

    But I'm tired of stepping on your shadow and feeling in the way
    Yes I'm tired and by the middle of the morning I'm out of shit to say

    I ain't used to this, seeing everybody's hand
    I was raised to be a strong and silent southern man
    I ain't used to this, a thousand days alone
    In my bed or in my head or in my phone

    Yes I'm tired of living in the moment and sleeping through the dream
    I step outside in the middle of the morning and the roses hear the scream

    I know you're scared of me, so I never get too close
    I just sit here on the tailgate like a farm hand's ghost
    Watch the roses bloom, watch them wilt away and die
    'til I notice I've been crying this whole time

    Well I've tried to open up my window and let the light come in
    I step outside in the middle of the morning and in the evening again Writer/s: Michael Jason Isbell
    Publisher: Downtown Music Publishing
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Who's Johnny, And Why Does He Show Up In So Many Songs

Who's Johnny, And Why Does He Show Up In So Many SongsSong Writing

For songwriters, Johnny represents the American man. He has been angry, cool, magic, a rebel and, of course, marching home.

Producer Ron Nevison

Producer Ron NevisonSong Writing

Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.

Rosanne Cash

Rosanne CashSongwriter Interviews

Rosanne talks about the journey that inspired her songs on her album The River & the Thread, including a stop at the Tallahatchie Bridge.

James Bond Theme Songs

James Bond Theme SongsMusic Quiz

How well do you know the 007 theme songs?

Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennittSongwriter Interviews

The Celtic music maker Loreena McKennitt on finding musical inspiration, the "New Age" label, and working on the movie Tinker Bell.

Amy Lee of Evanescence

Amy Lee of EvanescenceSongwriter Interviews

The Evanescence frontwoman on the songs that have shifted meaning and her foray into kids' music.