Tears in the Morning
The Beach Boys
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Tears (I got tears I got tears) in the morning (in the mornin') They ain't gonna tell me what to do No no those tears (I got tears I got tears) I know they're just a warnin' (are a warnin') Reminding me I'm missing you So you moved out up to Europe You packed your warmth and you took your soul Well I hope you do what you're damn sure of A lonely bed here takes on the cold Lose a wife change my life we're not together A canceled future well it's hard on me Gone you're gone are you gone forever Hope you love the baby I'm never gonna see And I've got tears (I've got tears I've got tears) in the morning (in the Mornin') They ain't gonna tell me what to do No no those tears (tears I got tears I got tears) I know they're just a Warnin' (are a warnin') Reminding me I'm missing you Well you know I lit a candle It's in my heart now where it glows Day and night feel my light it's gonna stand till My heart believes in what you chose I won't let nobody Carry this load for me Guess I keep a hold on my sorrow I've got to feel now all that you see And I've got tears (I got tears I got tears) in the morning (in the mornin') They ain't gonna tell me what to do No no those tears (I got tears I got tears) I know they're just my Warnin' (are a warnin') Reminding me I'm missing you I've still got tears (tears) tears (tears) in the mornin' (I got tears in the morning I got tears) They ain't gonna tell me what to do No no those tears (I got tears I got tears) I know they're just my warnin' (I got tears) Reminding me I'm missing you I'm missing you
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Written by: B. JOHNSTON
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8 facts about this song
Song Creation"Tears in the Morning" is a song written and sung by Bruce Johnston, a member of The Beach Boys. This track proved that Johnston was a prolific songwriter within the band apart from Brian Wilson.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of the band's seventeenth studio album titled "Sunflower." Released in 1970, the whole album represented a departure from the band’s traditional sound into more personal and serene compositions.
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Music Style"Tears in the Morning" features an orchestral arrangement that blends with the Beach Boys' harmonies to create a unique pop sound, illustrating the band’s willingness to experiment with various genres beyond surf rock.
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Song ReceptionAlthough "Sunflower" wasn't highly commercial upon its release, it received critical acclaim in following years, with "Tears in the Morning" often highlighted for its rich, distinctive sound.
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Single ReleaseIn 1970, "Tears in the Morning" was also released as a single, but it didn't chart in the United States. However, it did achieve modest success in the United Kingdom.
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BackgroundInterestingly, the song speaks of a romance that ends because of the woman's choice, instead of the stereotypical man-centered breakup narrative, thus reflecting the changing societal norms of the time.
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InstrumentationThe song features a wide range of unconventional instruments for a pop song, including a harpsichord and a horn section, further showcasing The Beach Boys’ experimental approach to music.
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PerformanceDespite not being a chart-topping hit, the song remained a regular part of the band's live performances throughout the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity among Beach Boys fans.
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