Early Morning
a-ha
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Early morning Eight o'clock precise I see the lonely August sun arise Say you know You will Move me like you do Out on the fields I'm waiting the whole night through Early morning, early morning, yeah Ran the whole way Down to the tracks Through the doorway, then a last look back Say you know You will Save me like you do Out on the fields I've waited the whole night through Early morning, early morning, yeah I climbed all the stairways To find the rooftop clear Got the shotgun lying with me here Say you know You will Move me like you do Out on the fields You know how it feels, yeah Early morning, early morning, yeah Early morning Eight o'clock precise
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Written by: MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, PAL WAAKTAAR
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10 facts about this song
Band Creationa-ha, the band that performed "Early Morning", is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in Oslo in 1982.
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Album AppearanceThe song "Early Morning" is a track from a-ha's fourth studio album, "East of the Sun, West of the Moon", released in 1990.
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Pop Music InfluenceA key characteristic of the song "Early Morning" is the band's distinctive synth-pop sound, which was paramount during the 1980s and early 90s.
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Song Theme"Early Morning" shares themes of longing, renewal, and a sense of nostalgia, akin to many songs in their hit-packed catalog.
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Social Justice Element"Early Morning" was written about the members of Greenpeace's ship "Rainbow Warrior". This ship was bombed and sunk in Auckland Harbor, New Zealand in July 1985, making the song a reflection of the band's social consciousness.
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Worldwide Successa-ha, though with more recognition in Europe and their homeland, tasted international success, including in the US, with songs like "Early Morning" contributing significantly to their global acclaim.
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Musical Break"Early Morning" was one of the last songs a-ha released before taking a break in 1994. They returned to the music scene in 2000.
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Band Member Contribution"Early Morning" was written by a-ha band members Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Early Morning" did not chart as highly as some of a-ha's other songs. However, it got recognized in their home country, Norway, peaking at number 18.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Early Morning" was often included in a-ha's live performances and is featured on their live album "How Can I Sleep with Your Voice in My Head", which was released in 2003.
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