Early in the Morning

from Drinking and Dreaming by Alternate Universe You

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Early in the morning, I am half in love with you.
I am barely breathing 'cause I want it to be true.
Early in the morning, I lie awake in bed
Watching you dreaming all those dreams inside your head,
And I wish that I was there instead.

Why can't I understand why you are not supposed to be my man?
Why won't I understand that you are not supposed to be my man
This early in the morning?

We have lived entangled for two years or so.
Do you think I can handle myself, alone?
It's not that I don't love you or that you've disappointed me.
It's just that I can't help but move on restlessly,
No matter how wonderful you might be.

Why can't you understand why you are not supposed to be my man?
Why won't you understand that you are not supposed to be my man
This early in the morning?

Oh, I am half in love with you.
You came to my housewarming. It used to half belong to you.
Your new place is efficient with all those boxes on the floor,
But this is all so different from the life we shared before and
The future, of which we were sure.

And I don't understand
Why you are not supposed to be my man,
But it was all my hand
And now you are no longer my man,
And it's early in the morning.

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from Drinking and Dreaming, released February 27, 2011
Merri Palmer: vocals, guitar, background vocals
D.B. Rouse: bass, slide guitar

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Alternate Universe You Austin, Texas

Alternate Universe You is a singer, songwriter, and time/space traveler who chronicles their journey across dimensions through music, photography, and writing. The alter ego of Lockhart, TX-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Merri Palmer, Alternate Universe You explores the past, present, future, and worlds beyond through the lens of lush melodies and cosmic vibrato. ... more

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