Story Behind The Song

The song was inspired by a girl, how about that.

Song Description

It's kind of about staying up all night thinking about life...

Lyrics

WATCH THE DAWN

1. People so busy they just don't seem the same
But you saw her yesterday and one day makes the change
And the sun is setting west and the slate is clean
Time to stay up late, running washing machine.

2. The sun comes up on the people as they make their way
But I sit at home, basking in the radio waves.
And I curse all believers and yell out the cheater?s names
Yelling from the rooftops: "Hey, Elliott Smith's a saint."

Yesterday, grown ups opened all the doors.
Yesterday, life was like an open store.

CHORUS:
But now I'm dancing in the morning cause I made it through another day.
Yea I'm dancing in the morning cause I made it through another day.


3. She's calling on the phone, she's calling on the phone tonight.
But you're damned either way, it's your feelings on a one way flight.
But the wind inside your head is whipping up a big storm
Bored, unadored, no laws will ever keep you warm.

Someday all your thoughts will open doors
Someday can be bought instead of candy bars.

CHORUS:
But now I'm dancing in the morning cause I made it through another day.
Yea I'm dancing in the morning cause I made it through another day.


4. You're looking at the photograph and she looks alright
But you might say no,no you gotta say no tonight
And the wind is headed west and the winter's gone
Time to stay up late, time to watch the dawn.