Middle of the Morning

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Michael Jason Isbell (; born February 1, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his solo career, his work with the band The 400 Unit, and as a member of Drive-By Truckers for six years, from 2001 to 2007. Isbell has won four Grammy Awards. Outside of music, Isbell has appeared in roles in the television series Squidbillies and Billions, as well as the films Deadwood: The Movie and the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon. His most recent album with his band The 400 Unit, Weathervanes, was released in June 2023. more »

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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

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