Touch Me In The Morning

Diana Ross · The Greatest [2011]

Touch me in the morning

Then just walk away

We don't have tomorrow

But we had yesterday



(Hey!)

Wasn't it me who said that

Nothing good's gonna last forever?

And wasn't it me who said

Let's just be glad for the time together?

It must've been hard to tell me

That you've given all you had to give

I can understand you're feeling that way

Everybody's got their life to live



Well, I can say goodbye in the cold morning light

But I can't watch love die in the warmth of the night

If I've got to be strong

Don't you know I need to have tonight when you're gone?

'Till you go I need to lie here and think about

The last time that you'll touch me in the morning

Then just close the door

Leave me as you found me, empty like before



(Hey!)

Wasn't it yesterday

We used to laugh at the wind behind us?

Didn't we run away and hope

That time wouldn't try to find us (Didn't we run)

Didn't we take each other

To a place where no one's ever been?

Yeah, I really need you near me tonight

'Cause you'll never take me there again

Let me watch you go

With the sun in my eyes

We've seen how love can grow

Now we'll see how it dies



If I've got to be strong

Don't you know I need to have tonight when you're gone?

'Till you go I need to hold you until the time

Your hands reach out and touch me in the morning

(Mornings where blue and gold and we could feel one another living)

Then just walk away

(We walked with a dream to hold and we could take what the world was giving)

We don't have tomorrow,

(There's no tomorrow here, there's only love and the time to chase it)

But we had yesterday

(But yesterday's gone my love, there's only now and it's time to face it)

Touch me in the morning...

Touch Me In The Morning

Diana Ross's 1973 hit "Touch Me In The Morning" stands as a defining moment in her solo career, showcasing her ability to blend disco rhythms with sophisticated pop sensibilities. Produced by the legendary team of Ashford & Simpson, the track captures the energy of the early 1970s while highlighting Ross's vocal maturity and emotional range. The song became a commercial success, cementing her status as a global superstar capable of headlining dance floors and radio stations alike. As a key song in her extensive discography, the recording reflects the vibrant musical landscape of the era, balancing upbeat instrumentation with themes of romance and anticipation. This enduring classic remains a staple of her live performances and continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate the polished production and timeless appeal of her work during this prolific period.