About the song
Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” is a song steeped in personal experience and themes of hope and resilience. Here’s a breakdown of its background and the messages it conveys:
Background:
- The song was written in 1977 after Parton’s professional separation from Porter Wagoner, her longtime musical partner.
- Parton described feeling a sense of liberation and a newfound creative freedom after the split.
- The story goes that the song’s melody came to her while driving home after a difficult meeting with Wagoner, with the lyrics reflecting her newfound optimism as the sky literally cleared up.
- This experience is reflected in the song’s title and imagery.
Themes:
- Hope and New Beginnings: The central theme is the promise of a brighter future. The lyrics speak of a “long dark night” giving way to a “brand new day a-dawnin'” and the “light of a clear blue morning.”
- Overcoming Challenges: The song acknowledges the struggles of the past (“It’s been a long hard fight”) but emphasizes the strength to persevere (“I see a brand new day a-dawnin'”).
- Faith and Optimism: The song carries a strong undercurrent of faith, with lines like “Everything’s gonna work out just fine” suggesting a belief in a higher power.
- Personal Liberation: Many listeners interpret the song as an anthem for personal empowerment, particularly for those seeking independence and a fresh start.
“Light of a Clear Blue Morning” continues to resonate with listeners for its uplifting message and its portrayal of resilience in the face of adversity. It’s a testament to Parton’s songwriting ability and her enduring legacy as a beacon of hope and optimism.
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Lyrics
It’s been a long dark nightAnd I’ve been a waitin’ for the morningIt’s been a long hard fightBut I see a brand new day a dawningI’ve been looking for the sunshineYou know I ain’t seen it in so longBut everything’s gonna work out just fineAnd everything’s gonna be all rightThat’s been all wrong
‘Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morningI can see the light of a brand new dayI can see the light of a clear blue morningOh, and everything’s gonna be all rightIt’s gonna be okay
It’s been a long long timeSince I’ve known the taste of freedomAnd those clinging vinesThat had me bound, well I don’t need ’emOh, I’ve been like a captured eagle, you know an eagle’s born to flyNow that I have won my freedom, like an eagle I am eager for the sky
And I can see the light of a clear blue morningI can see the light of brand new dayI can see the light of a clear blue morningOh, and everything’s gonna be all rightIt’s gonna be okay
I can see the light of a clear blue morningI can see the light of brand new dayI can see the light of a clear blue morningOoh, everything’s gonna be all rightEverything’s gonna be all rightEverything’s gonna be all rightIt’s gonna be okay
And I can see the light of a clear blue morningI can see the light of a brand new dayI can see the light of a clear blue morningOoh and everything’s gonna be all rightEverything’s gonna be all rightEverything’s gonna be all rightIt’s gonna be okay
I can see the light of a clear blue morningI can see the light of brand new dayI can see the light of a clear blue morningEverything’s gonna be all rightEverything’s gonna be all rightEverything’s gonna be all rightIt’s gonna be okay