Steffany Gretzinger - Morning Song Lyrics
Lyrics
Night turns to morning
You have been waiting
Whispering to me
Gently I'm waking
It's the dawn of a new day
You've painted for me
Colors exploding
Telling our story
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
Night turns to morning
You have been waiting
Whispering to me
Gently I'm waking
It's the dawn of a new day
You've painted for me
Colors exploding
Telling our story
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I can feel the rising of the sun
Mercy sings me the promise of Your love
And I'm reminded how far we've come
You're the One that my heart is beating for
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
I'm waking up
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Morning Song
Meaning & Inspiration
Steffany Gretzinger’s "Morning Song," released on August 25, 2014, as part of her album *The Undoing*, unfolds as a tender, yet powerful invitation into the intimacy of a new day with God. The song immediately establishes a profound connection to the divine, recounting a gentle transition from slumber to spiritual awareness. It paints a picture of God patiently waiting, "whispering" to the individual, inviting them into a fresh encounter. This imagery resonates deeply with the spirit of Lamentations 3:22-23, which assures us that the Lord’s steadfast love never ceases and His mercies are "new every morning," a faithful promise echoed in the very fabric of creation itself. The song's narrative centers on this daily miracle, where the night’s quiet yields to God’s persistent presence, fostering a quiet receptivity and a gradual "waking up" to His reality.
The lyrics expand on this awakening, describing the "dawn of a new day" that God has personally "painted" for the believer, with "colors exploding" to tell "our story." This speaks to God's active, creative involvement in our lives, not just as a distant creator but as an artist meticulously crafting each moment. Psalm 19:1 declares that "The heavens declare the glory of God," and in "Morning Song," this cosmic declaration is brought intimately into a personal experience. Each new day is presented as a fresh canvas, an opportunity for God to reveal His goodness and for the individual to live out their part in His grand narrative of redemption and relationship. The repeated declaration, "I'm waking up," serves as both a literal and spiritual affirmation, a conscious choice to engage with the divine invitation, moving from spiritual dormancy to active participation, much like the call in Ephesians 5:14 to "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
As the song progresses, a deeper understanding of God's sustaining grace emerges with the line, "I can feel the rising of the sun / Mercy sings me the promise of Your love." Here, the physical rising sun becomes a spiritual metaphor for Christ Himself, the "Sun of Righteousness" mentioned in Malachi 4:2, whose light brings healing and hope. The personification of "Mercy sings" beautifully conveys the active, comforting nature of God’s compassion, not just an abstract concept but a vibrant, audible assurance of His unwavering love and faithfulness. This powerful image reminds us of Titus 3:5, where we learn that God saved us "according to His own mercy." The introspection continues with "And I'm reminded how far we've come," a reflective moment acknowledging God's steadfastness through every season and trial, a testament to His promise in Philippians 1:6 that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." The culmination of this spiritual journey finds its expression in the heartfelt declaration, "You're the One that my heart is beating for," solidifying the core message of ultimate devotion and purpose, echoing Romans 11:36 that "from Him and through Him and to Him are all things." "Morning Song" ultimately delivers an inspiring message of daily surrender, divine renewal, and an unwavering commitment to the One who breathes life into every new dawn.