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Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of a group of people engaged in deep conversation, initially about life's aspirations and financial desires. This discussion, however, leads to a shared sense of regret, a feeling of "self-pity." The focus on what they *could* have or *would* gain from more money distracts them from the immediate world around them, as the "sky began to darken." The conversation then shifts to a more existential plane, questioning the status quo and concluding that things are not as they should be. A new voice emerges, speaking of transient clouds and an enduring sky, suggesting a divine presence within everyone. This speaker offers a profound insight: "God is not outside us, but dwells / In everyone's heart, every soul." Despite the skepticism and "smirks" of the group, this speaker departs with a final, urgent message: "It is late and morning is coming." This stark pronouncement hangs in the air as the group is left behind, "united for a moment" but with a growing unease in their hearts about impending change. The core of the song lies in this contrast between superficial concerns and profound truths, and the group's inability to fully grasp the latter. The repeated phrase, "It is late and morning is coming," acts as a haunting prophecy, emphasizing the inevitability of reckoning or transformation that the group, still caught in their own reflections, seems poised to miss.