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Introduction
“This Morning” by Justin Hayward is one of those songs that feels like a soft sunrise—the kind that gradually lights up the sky, painting it with a serene beauty that leaves you speechless. It’s a track that perfectly captures the essence of a new beginning, reflecting both a sense of hope and a touch of melancholy. Hayward’s voice, rich and emotive, carries you through the song with a blend of warmth and vulnerability, as if he’s whispering a gentle reminder to savor the moment.
The Magic in Simplicity
Released on the album Blue Jays, a collaboration between Hayward and John Lodge of The Moody Blues, “This Morning” stands out for its lyrical simplicity and melodic elegance. The song’s structure is straightforward, yet the way it builds up musically is incredibly compelling. It begins with delicate acoustic guitar strums and gradually swells into a powerful orchestral arrangement, mirroring the rising emotions within the lyrics. This progression gives the song a cinematic quality, as if it’s guiding listeners through the unfolding of a beautiful day.
An Ode to Transience
Lyrically, the song touches on the fleeting nature of life’s beautiful moments—those mornings when everything feels right and the world is bathed in soft light. The lyrics, “We can live in the beautiful morning,” remind us to be present, to embrace the transient beauty of life. It’s not just about the morning itself, but what mornings symbolize: renewal, possibility, and the promise of something good on the horizon. It’s a gentle nudge to cherish the present before it slips away.
The Justin Hayward Touch
Hayward has always been a master at blending introspective lyrics with lush arrangements, and “This Morning” is no exception. His voice has an almost ethereal quality here, effortlessly weaving in and out of the song’s sweeping melody. It’s like listening to a storyteller who knows just how to tug at your heartstrings. And the song’s instrumental bridge, with its soaring strings and subtle guitar flourishes, feels like a moment where time stands still—a perfect complement to the reflective lyrics.
A Song That Lingers
“This Morning” is not just a song you listen to; it’s a song you experience. It has a way of settling deep into your heart, making you think about your own mornings, your own moments of quiet introspection. It’s the kind of track that lingers long after the final note, like the memory of a particularly beautiful sunrise.
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Lyrics
As the dawn is breaking on your future my child
Is there none of your love alive?
If every door you open closes on me
I don’t know if I can survive
I don’t know if I can survive
Long is the road that takes you from home
My baby, oh my darling
Sleepless are the hours
And lonely is the night
For the poor tormented soul
Who is searching for the light
This morning
I opened my eyes
I knew from the silence
That something was wrong
Turning I realised
I wanted to cry
When I knew I was alone
But where will you go
And who will be your guide
And which way will you turn
The waters are so wide
’cause I never told you
No you’ll never really know
I need you so
Now the sun is rising on your freedom my child
Is there none of your love alive?
Every door you open closes on me
I don’t know if I can survive
Knowing part of your love was lies
Long is the road
That takes you from home
My baby
Oh my darling
Sleepless are the hours
And lonely is the night
The poor tormented soul
Who is searching for the light
The moment
I opened my eyes
I knew from the silence
That something was wrong
Turning
I realised
I wanted to cry
When I knew I was alone
But where will you go
And who will be your guide
And which way will you turn
The waters are so wide
’cause I never told you
No you’ll never really know
I need you so