Sunrise Tells the Story

"Sunrise Tells the Story"
Single by Midland
from the album The Last Resort: Greetings From
ReleasedJanuary 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
StudioBlackbird Studio, Nashville
GenreCountry
Length3:28
LabelBig Machine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Midland singles chronology
"Cheatin' Songs"
(2020)
"Sunrise Tells the Story"
(2021)
"Longneck Way to Go"
(2022)

"Sunrise Tells the Story" is a song recorded by American country music band Midland. It was first included on their extended play The Last Resort and was released on January 21, 2021, as the lead single from their third studio album The Last Resort: Greetings From.[1] The track was written by Midland's rhythm guitarist Jess Carson alongside songwriters Jessi Alexander and Aaron Raitiere. Lyrically, the song centers on a man wondering whether a one-night stand may lead to something more.[2]

  1. ^ Josephy Hudak (July 2, 2021). "Midland Preview 'The Last Resort' EP With Moody New Love Song 'Sunrise Tells the Story'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Annie Parnell (August 27, 2021). "Midland Kiss and Tell in 'Sunrise Tells the Story' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 19, 2023.