Lyrics
Wake in the morning
Expressing waking up in the morning.
Lord I'm drunken with the dawn
Feeling overwhelmed or intoxicated by the early morning.
Waiting on a train that I know runs no more
Waiting for a train that no longer operates, symbolizing a futile wait.
Just outside of Baltimore
Geographically locating the setting just outside Baltimore.
Or Chicago, well I just don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the current location, possibly Chicago.
Everyday it's harder when you spend your time alone
Highlighting the difficulty of spending time alone.
Then there's no one ever there to say hello
Describing the absence of greetings due to solitude.
When the sweet morning sun does come
Awaiting the arrival of the morning sun.
And it always seems to come
Noting the regularity of the morning sun's arrival.
One day I will rise
Expressing hope and determination to rise above challenges.
High above it all
Anticipating a future where the singer is elevated above difficulties.
She will catch me if I fall
Believing in someone (possibly a partner) who will support in times of trouble.
And I know I will always be the King of Grey
Declaring a self-affirmation as the "King of Grey," suggesting resilience in the face of adversity.
Sweet promises of springtime turn the brown lies of early fall
Contrasting promises of spring with the lies or disappointments of fall.
Orbiting around a love that I once called my own
Describing the orbiting or lingering impact of a past love.
Never have I felt so small
Expressing a sense of smallness or insignificance.
And maybe it's the wintertime come to make me feel so cold
Suggesting that wintertime contributes to feeling emotionally cold.
But there is just a slight chance that this pain comes from watching smiles fade away
Speculating on the cause of pain, possibly the fading of smiles or joy.
They fade away
Reiterating the theme of fading happiness or positive experiences.
One day I will rise
Repeating the theme of rising above challenges and difficulties.
High above it all
Emphasizing the support expected from someone when facing adversity.
She will catch me if I fall
Reiterating the hope for assistance in times of falling or struggle.
And I will live today
Declaring the intention to live in the present.
And I will watch her dancing in the sun
Visualizing observing someone dancing in the sun, possibly indicating happiness or joy.
My whole world's come undone
Expressing a feeling of the world falling apart.
And I know I will always be the King of Grey
Reaffirming the self-proclaimed title of the "King of Grey."
Bring me summertime and take away this pain of mine
Desiring a change in circumstances represented by summertime.
This emptiness is far too much
Expressing a deep sense of emptiness and longing for fulfillment.
Won't somebody please come pick me up
Pleading for someone to provide comfort or assistance.
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