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Do you want to make someone’s morning with a silly or meaningful message? It’s easy to do—and we’ll help you do it. Whether you’re reaching out to a friend, family member, or a special someone you’re head over heels for, a personalized good morning text is sure to leave them smiling. In this article, we’ve assembled a collection of “good morning” texts and messages for you to use, from cute and sweet original messages to positive quotes from authors and celebrities. Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Good Morning Quote Examples
- Here’s a cheerful good morning from me to you!
- Your reminder that every day is a new beginning. Let’s make the most of it!
- Thinking about you always brightens my morning!
- "The sun is new each day." — Heraclitus
- “Every morning starts a new page in your story. Make it a great one today.” — Doe Zantamata
Steps
Good Morning Texts for Friends
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“Good morning” messages aren’t just for partners—it’s also great to let your friends know you’re thinking about them with a simple text at the start of the day. Just one “good morning” message can help your friend face the day with a more positive outlook; as far as gifts go, that’s a pretty great one to give someone. [1] X Research source
- Top of the morning to ya!
- Rise and shine, bestie!
- Guten morgen!
- It’s a new day—enjoy it!
- Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey!
- I hope today is as bright and fabulous as you are, buddy!
- Wishing you all the good things today!
- Just saying good morning. Enjoy your day!
- Here’s a cheerful good morning from me to you!
- Good morning, friend! You’re amazing!
- Here’s a happy message to start your day on the right foot. Good morning!
- A new day, a chance to make some new memories. Let’s do it!
- Morning, friend! I hope today is a great one!
- Your reminder that every day is a new beginning. Let’s make the most of it!
- A new day dawns! Hooray!
- Hey, good morning! What are you excited about today?
Good Morning Texts for Family
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Consider letting your family members know you love them and are thinking of them, especially if you don’t see them every day. Maybe you’ve moved out, or you’re away at school. Maybe you’re thinking of an aunt, uncle, grandparent, cousin, or sibling who doesn’t live with you anymore. A “good morning” text is an easy way to keep them close despite the physical distance.
- Love you! Let’s seize the day!
- Good morning! The days are brighter with you around.
- I miss having you so close in my life. Have the best day!
- Good morning! (Now say it back!)
- It’s time for a new day! I love you.
- You make the world a happier place. Good morning!
- Good morning! I hope you start the day with a smile.
- You’re the best and I love you. Hope you have a great day!
- Good morning! Sending all the hugs.
- Just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you this morning!
- I hope your day is one joyful moment after another!
- It’s always a good morning when I know I’ll see you later!
- Rise and shine! I have a feeling today will be a great one for you.
Good Morning Texts for Someone Special
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Whether you have a boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other, or spouse, it’s always a lovely idea to let them know you’re thinking of them in the morning. If you don’t live with them (or you’re out of town, or one of you leaves earlier than the other), a “good morning” text can make your special someone feel loved , even when you’re not there.
- Good morning to you, darling! I hope you slept well last night.
- I fell asleep thinking about you last night and woke up with you on my mind. Needless to say, that’s a perfect morning for me!
- Thinking about you always brightens my morning!
- The sunrise today was lovely…but not as lovely as you.
- Here’s a good morning kiss from me to you!
- You’re my happy place. I’m not with you, but at least I woke up with you in my thoughts.
- Rise and shine, my love! I’m so glad you are you!
- Good morning, love! I can’t wait to be in your arms.
- Am I the first one to wish you a good morning? I hope so!
- It’s raining outside, but thinking about you makes me feel all warm and sunny inside.
- Good morning, sleeping beauty!
- Every morning is brighter with you in my life.
- It’s time to face a new day, and I’m all smiles…because I know you’re waiting for me!
- Good morning to my one and only.
- In the immortal words of James Taylor, how sweet it is to be loved by you!
Funny Good Morning Texts
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There’s more than one way to put a smile on someone’s face—and a funny, joking message can definitely do the trick. Try sending your friend, loved one, or partner a funny good morning text, especially if you’re confident you understand their sense of humor (and they understand yours).
- Morning! Let’s tackle the day before it tackles us!
- Mornin’. Remember: we ride at dawn!
- Wake up, sleepyhead!
- Good morning! Keep your friends close and your coffee closer.
- Good morning! Time to rise, shine, and complain about waking up this early.
- You know what they say: another day, another dollar!
- If morning had a face, I’d tell it to take a nap. How about you?
- Mornings are like a blank canvas. Too bad I never learned to paint!
- Mood gorning. Aw man, I knew it was too early for this!
- Good morning! Time to rise and whine.
- Rise and shine! Just kidding, we can grumble and glare together.
- Hellooooooo? Good morning! Can I come over yet?
- It’s true what they say: mornings are for dreamers who are too stubborn to stay in bed.
- Who needs alarms when you have loudmouths like me to bombard you with texts? Good morning!!
- Mornings are better with you by my side…except when you steal the blankets.
Sweet Good Morning Texts
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You can send a sweet text to anyone, from a friend to someone special. “Sweetness” just means being kind, gentle, and considerate; basically, do your best to give someone a positive, uplifting message at the start of their day. For example:
- Let’s get ready to take on the day! I have absolute faith that you’ll do amazing today.
- I hope this day is as bright and cheerful as your smile!
- Just wanted to say good morning, and I miss you! Hope you’re having a wonderful day.
- Wishing you a totally joyful day!
- Good morning! Every day is a gift—so let’s cherish this one.
- Have the best day at work. You’re going to do amazing, rock star!
- It’s a new day—let’s get to it. You’ve got this!
- Every morning is a fresh start, right? Let’s enjoy this one!
- Hope you’re feeling positive, upbeat, and ready to face the day. I’m thinking of you!
- I hope this new morning brings you happiness and joy!
- They say the early bird catches the worm. Hope you find plenty of “worms” today!
- Do you believe in love at first text?
- Good morning! Hope you had a lovely sleep.
- Good morning! Remember: you have the power to make this day an amazing one.
- Good morning! Just wanted you to know that you inspire me—to be a better person and make each day better than the last.
Romantic Good Morning Texts
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Turn up the romance if you’re texting a significant other and use your “good morning” message to tell them how much you love them. It’s more important to say “I love you” often in relationships than you might think; the assurance will make your partner feel truly cherished. So, what are you waiting for? [2] X Research source
- Rise and shine! I couldn’t let the day begin without telling you just how much I love you.
- Good morning, sweetheart! I’ll be thinking of you all day long.
- It’s a new morning…but for me, the sun rises every time you smile!
- Good morning! I dreamt of you all night long…but seeing you today will be even better.
- Good morning! It’s official: I really do fall more in love with you every single day.
- Good morning to my one and only!
- Missing you this morning, my love. I’m always the happiest when I wake up next to you!
- Seeing your smile every morning is absolutely priceless. I love you to the moon and back!
- Good morning, sunshine! You’re my favorite reason to get up in the morning.
- You mean the world to me. Good morning, my love!
- How is it possible that I already miss you? Hope you have the best morning, my love!
- Good morning! You’re the most special thing in my life.
- I have a theory: I think the sun rises every morning just to see your smile!
- It’s a new day, and I promise to fill it with love, joy, and lots of fun!
- Good morning, darling! I want to wake up by your side every day for the rest of our lives.
- Sending you all the love in the world today. You’re my favorite person!
Flirty Good Morning Texts
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If romance is a little too saccharine for you, go flirty instead—and make your special someone blush when they get up for the day! A flirty good morning message can make them feel extra special and assure them you’re thinking about them. Why not throw in a flirty emoji , too? [3] X Research source
- Good morning! Just want you to know that I absolutely cannot stop thinking about you!
- Want to hear about my dream last night? You were in it!
- Waking up without you was such a challenge! You can make it up to me with a kiss.
- I never thought mornings could be so good until I met you!
- Wish you were here to steal the covers from me all night.
- Hope your coffee is as hot as you are, cutie!
- Did I set an alarm just so I could text you this morning? Maybe…
- So…did you dream about us?
- Waking up next to you is the best thing ever!
- If I didn’t have to wake up early, I’d have spent all morning in bed with you!
- Just woke up wondering how I got so lucky!
- I wish you were here, but I’ll settle for this good morning text.
- Wake up, my prince/princess!
- One day soon, let’s just call in sick and spend the whole day in bed!
- Hope you slept better than I did! A certain someone kept popping up in my dreams…
- Woke up with butterflies this morning, just thinking of you.
Quotes About Mornings
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Sometimes finding your own words is a little hard—but that’s okay because there are many uplifting “morning” quotes from other people, too. From famous proverbs to meaningful sayings from renowned writers, philosophers, and public figures, here’s a collection of morning-themed quotes:
- "The sun is new each day." — Heraclitus
- "Not the day only, but all things have their morning." — French proverb
- “You can only come to the morning through the shadows.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
- “Morning without you is a dwindled dawn.“ — Emily Dickinson
- “The day will be what you make it, so rise, like the sun, and burn.” — William C. Hannan
- "I like my coffee black and my mornings bright." — Terri Guillemets
- "Good morning starshine, the earth says hello!" — Hair , the musical
- “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world.” — E. B. White
- "Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night." — William Blake
- "Morning not only forgives, it forgets." — Marty Rubin
- "Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not." — Ursula K. Le Guin
- “It is a serious thing – just to be alive – on this fresh morning – in this broken world.” — Mary Oliver
- "The morning hour has gold in its mouth." ― German proverb
- "An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day." — Henry David Thoreau
- "The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep." — Rumi
Quotes to Inspire Positivity
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One of the many reasons to send a “good morning” text is to inspire positivity in someone else’s life —so try sending them a quote designed to do that instead. Remind them that anything is possible!
- “Every morning starts a new page in your story. Make it a great one today.” — Doe Zantamata
- “First thing every morning before you arise, say out loud, ‘I believe,’ three times.” — Ovid
- “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali
- “If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.” — J.M. Power
- “Each morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” — Buddha
- “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” — Dalai Lama
- "Choose to be optimistic, it feels better." – Dalai Lama
- “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” — Maria Robinson
- “What I know for sure is that every sunrise is like a new page, a chance to right ourselves and receive each day in all its glory. Each day is a wonder.” — Oprah Winfrey
- "Waking up this morning, I smile. 24 brand-new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment." — Thich Nhat Hanh
- “There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” — Bernard Williams
- "You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — A.A. Milne
- "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." — Mae West
- "Shine like the whole universe is yours." — Rumi
- "Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world." — Roald Dahl
Quotes About Dreams and Possibilities
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When you’re sending a good morning message, take the opportunity to encourage the other person . Remind them that with every new day, there’s another opportunity to pursue their dreams and explore the many possibilities ahead.
- “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain
- “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." —Dr. Seuss
- “When it comes to fighting for your dreams, be a dragon. Breathe fire.” — Richelle E. Goodrich
- “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” — Lowell Lundstrom
- “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” — Farrah Gray
- “If you can’t dream big, ridiculous dreams, what’s the point in dreaming at all?” — Ronda Rousey
- “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” —George Eliot
- "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." —C.S. Lewis
- "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." —Robert Louis Stevenson
- “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” — Rabindranath Tagore
- “Because you know what happens when you say ‘hello’ or ‘good morning?’ You make a connection. And isn’t that what being human is all about?” —Philip Rosenthal
- "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, 'I'm possible!'” —Audrey Hepburn
- “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” — Nelson Mandela
- "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way." —Martin Luther King, Jr.
- "It might be a good idea if, like the White Queen, we practiced believing six impossible things every morning before breakfast, for we are called on to believe what to many people is impossible. ” — Madeleine L'Engle
Song Quotes About Mornings
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If you need more material for your “good morning” message, dig into some lyrics from popular and beloved songs. From Dolly Parton to Katrina and the Waves, plenty of artists have “good morning” sentiments in their songs. For example:
- "It's a beautiful day, I feel good, I feel right. And no one, no one's gonna stop me now." — Queen
- "See the light, but it won't last forever. Seize the time, ‘cause it's now or never, baby.” — Doves
- “Sun is shining; the weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet.” — Bob Marley
- "Sun is shinin' in the sky, there ain't a cloud in sight. It's stopped rainin', everybody's in a play, and don't you know, it's a beautiful new day, hey." — ELO
- “Morning has broken, like the first morning. Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird.” — Cat Stevens
- “It’s a beautiful day, don’t let it get away.” — U2
- "Wake up, it's a beautiful morning, feel the sun shining for your eyes." — The Boo Radleys
- "I've got nothing to say but it's okay, good morning, good morning" — The Beatles
- “I’m movin’ on up now, gettin’ out of the darkness; my light shines on.” — Primal Scream
- “'Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning, I can see the light of a brand new day. I can see the light of a clear blue morning; oh, and everything's gonna be all right, it's gonna be okay.” — Dolly Parton
- "What a beautiful day (hey hey), I'm the king of all time. And nothing is impossible in my all-powerful mind." — The Levellers
- "I'm walking on sunshine, and don't it feel good!" — Katrina and the Waves
- "You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face and show the world all the love in your heart. Then people gonna treat you better, you're gonna find, yes, you will, that you're beautiful as you feel.” — Carole King
- "The sun is out, the sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the view." — Buddy Holly
- "Monday morning, you look so fine." — Fleetwood Mac
- "It's a new dawn, it's a new day. It's a new life for me, and I'm feeling good." — Nina Simone
Book Quotes About Mornings
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Finally, consider including a quote from a famous author in your “good morning” message—especially if the person you’re messaging absolutely loves literature. You could try picking a quote from an author they like, or just search the quotes below for a sentiment that fits what you want to say.
- “The sun did not rise, it overflowed.” — Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
- "The morning was full of sunlight and hope." — The Awakening by Kate Chopin
- “’Good Morning!’ said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green.” — The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
- “The Sun himself is weak when he first rises and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” — The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
- "I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then." — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
- “The lamp was burning dim and the first cold light of dawn was breaking through the window. The night had been long and dark but the day was the sweeter and the purer in consequence.” — The Curse of Ev e by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- “No man knows till he has suffered from the night how sweet and dear to his heart and eye the morning can be.” — Dracula by Bram Stoker
- “Rays from the sunrise drew forth the buds and stretched them into long stalks, lifted up sap in noiseless streams, opened petals, and sucked out scents in invisible jets and breathings.” — Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
- “It was one January morning, very early—a pinching, frosty morning—the cove all grey with hoar-frost, the ripple lapping softly on the stones, the sun still low and only touching the hilltops and shining far to seaward.” — Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
- “The sun comes out, a golden huzzar, from his tent, flashing his helm on the world.” — The Confidence Man by Herman Melville
- “Morning made a considerable difference in my general prospect of Life, and brightened it so much that it scarcely seemed the same.” — Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
- “Saturday morning was come, and all the summer world was bright and fresh, and brimming with life. There was a song in every heart; and if the heart was young the music issued at the lips. There was cheer in every face and a spring in every step.” — The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain