About the song
Background of “It’s Four In The Morning” by Faron Young
- Release: 1971
- Chart Success: Reached #1 on the US Country charts and became a hit internationally
- Interesting Fact: Faron Young reportedly wasn’t a fan of the song initially, preferring a different style
Themes in “It’s Four In The Morning”
The song explores the emotional turmoil of a man caught in a troubled relationship. Here are some key themes:
- Regret and indecisiveness: The narrator wrestles with his feelings, wanting the relationship to work but also recognizing his mistakes.
- Loneliness and longing: The late-night setting emphasizes the protagonist’s isolation and yearning for his partner.
- The cycle of breaking up and getting back together: The lyrics mention repeated goodbyes and changing his mind, highlighting a destructive pattern.
- Unspoken communication: The woman’s silence leaves the narrator guessing her true feelings.
Faron Young’s vocals deliver the emotional weight of the song, making it a relatable ballad for anyone who’s experienced the complexities of love.
Video
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It’s four in the morning and once more the dawning
Just woke up the wanting in me
Wishing I’d never met her, knowing if I’d forget her
How much better off she would be
[Chorus]
The longer I hold on and the longer this goes on
The harder that it’s gonna be
But it’s four in the morning and once more the dawning
Just woke up the wanting in me
[Verse 2]
I’ve never deserved her, God knows when I hurt her
That’s the last thing that I want to do
She tries but she can’t tell how she feels
But I know too well what she’s going through
[Chorus]
If I love her so much I don’t know why I can’t do
The right thing and just let her be
But it’s four in the morning and once more the dawning
Just woke up the wanting in me
[Verse 3]
Last night I told her this time it’s all over
Making ten times I’ve told her goodbye
Last night we broke up, this morning I woke up
And for the tenth time, I’m changing my mind
[Chorus]
I saw more love in her eyes when I left her
Than most foolish men will ever see
And it’s four in the morning and once more the dawning
Just woke up the wanting in me
[Outro]
It’s four in the morning and once more the dawning
Just woke up the wanting in me
Wishing I’d never met her, knowing if I’d forget her
How much better off she would be…