Beautiful Morning – English Lyrics

• By: Ace of Base
• Album: Da Capo

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

What a beautiful morning

The best in life is free

Mmm, what a beautiful morning

Believe me

What a mystery, all the worlds on fire

Yesterdays hard work still in my head

I feel no despair, no regrets or sorrow

Cause this new day makes me dance on air

(What a golden day)

What a beautiful morning in my life

The best in life is free

I'd give it all away

And I wonder what more is to come

Let this beautiful morning change my mind

Believe me when I say

The shadows are fading out, oh yeah

As the day grows bright, we are turning pages

And we write new chapters of our lives

Some are strong and long, others weak with sorrow

Keep the focus on the rising sun

(What a golden day)

What a beautiful morning in my life

The best in life is free

I'd give it all away

And I wonder what more is to come

And this beautiful morning changed my mind

Believe me when I say

The shadows faded out, oh yeah

Believe me

Crows will always fly

Believe me

They are only birds

You have to, you have to let go

And you will see things in a different light

What a beautiful morning. mmm.

What a beautiful morning

Oooh. Believe me

Oh what a beautiful, what a beautiful morning.

...

It's a beautiful morning.

Believe, believe me.

What a beautiful morning in my life

The best in life is free

I'd give it all away

A beautiful morning,

A beautiful morning oh yeah

Oh yeah, believe me.

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A1	adjective - very attractive or pleasing to look at
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the early part of the day, from dawn to noon
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not imprisoned or enslaved; not restricted
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept that something is true
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ A2	noun - something difficult to understand or explain
despair /dɪˈspɛər/ B1	noun - the complete loss of hope
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ A2	noun - a feeling of sadness about something that happened
sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep sadness, especially for someone who has died
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ A2	adjective - made of gold or having a bright yellow color
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ A2	noun - a dark shape made when something blocks the light
fade /feɪd/ B1	verb - to become less bright or intense
bright /braɪt/ A1	adjective - giving out a lot of light; intelligent
chapter /ˈtʃæptər/ A2	noun - a division of a book or a period of time
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ A2	verb - to pay special attention to something
rising /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ A2	adjective - moving upward
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness that comes from the sun, a flame, or a bulb
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A1	adjective - not the same as another or each other

Key Grammar Structures

• What a beautiful morning

  ➔ Exclamatory Sentence (What a/an + adjective + noun)

  ➔ This structure, "What a beautiful morning," is used to express strong feelings or surprise about something remarkable. "What a" is followed by an adjective and a singular countable noun.

• The best in life is free

  ➔ Superlative Adjective

  ➔ "The best" is the superlative form of "good," used to describe something that possesses a quality to the highest degree among three or more items or in a group. It highlights an extreme quality.

• Cause this new day makes me dance on air

  ➔ Causative Verb "make" (make + object + base form of verb)

  ➔ The structure "makes me dance" means that the new day causes or forces me to dance. This causative verb indicates that one thing is the reason for another thing's action.

• I'd give it all away

  ➔ Second Conditional (Hypothetical)

  ➔ "I'd" is a contraction of "I would." The second conditional (often `if + past simple, would + base verb`) describes a hypothetical or imaginary situation in the present or future and its probable result. Here, the 'if' clause is implied (e.g., 'If I could', 'If I had the chance').

• And I wonder what more is to come

  ➔ Noun Clause / Indirect Question

  ➔ "What more is to come" functions as the object of the verb "wonder." It's an indirect question embedded within a larger sentence, maintaining statement word order (subject-verb) rather than question word order.

• Let this beautiful morning change my mind

  ➔ Imperative with "Let" (Let + object + base form of verb)

  ➔ This structure is used to give permission, make a suggestion, or express a wish for something to happen. Here, "Let this beautiful morning change" suggests a desire for the morning to cause a change in perspective.

• The shadows are fading out

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (for ongoing action/change)

  ➔ "Are fading out" indicates an action that is happening now or around the present moment, suggesting a gradual change or ongoing process. It emphasizes the continuous nature of the shadows disappearing.

• Keep the focus on the rising sun

  ➔ Present Participle as an Adjective

  ➔ "Rising" is the present participle of the verb "rise," used here as an adjective to describe the noun "sun." It indicates that the sun is in the process of rising, highlighting its active state.

• You have to, you have to let go

  ➔ Modal Verb "Have to" (for obligation/necessity)

  ➔ "Have to" expresses obligation, necessity, or a strong recommendation. It means something is required or essential, often due to external circumstances or rules. Here, it emphasizes the importance of letting go.

• And you will see things in a different light

  ➔ Future Simple with "Will" (for prediction/consequence)

  ➔ "Will see" is used here to predict a future outcome or consequence based on a previous action or condition (e.g., 'letting go'). It indicates a certainty or strong likelihood of something happening.