Touch Me In The Morning
Diana Ross · The Greatest [2011]
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.

