Lyrics
[Warm Rhodes & Sunrise Synth Intro]
The eastern horizon pales to lavender,
the darkness folding up its heavy cape.
[Verse 1]
The streetlamps flicker off along the road,
the all-night diner turns its lights down low.
I watch the morning start its gentle glow,
and lay aside the heavy traveling load.
A delivery truck is pulling to the curb,
fresh bread and morning paper on the floor.
I park the car beside the coastal ridge,
and open up the door.
[Pre-Chorus]
The sea breeze carries salt and pine needles,
the morning gulls are wheeling in the air.
My chest expands with every breath of light,
untroubled by despair.
[Chorus]
First amber tint of morning sky.
It touches every rooftop in the bay,
announcing all the wonder of the day.
No heavy anchor pulling down the sound,
first amber tint of morning sky.
[Verse 2]
I stand beside the hood and feel the warmth,
the radiator ticking as it cools.
The city waking up to start again,
unbound by former rules.
The sun crests over the pacific wave,
a rim of pure and uncorrupted gold.
I smile because the journey has been won,
the truest story told.
[Chorus]
First amber tint of morning sky.
It touches every rooftop in the bay,
announcing all the wonder of the day.
No heavy anchor pulling down the sound,
first amber tint of morning sky.
[Bridge]
Oh, the midnight drive has brought me to the dawn,
the shadows gone, the horizon crystal clear.
I step into the brand new morning light,
with nothing left to fear.
[Chorus]
First amber tint of morning sky.
It touches every rooftop in the bay,
announcing all the wonder of the day.
No heavy anchor pulling down the sound,
first amber tint of morning sky.
[Triumphant Warm Outro]
The sun crests over the pacific wave...
First amber tint of morning sky.
[Fade Out]
[End]