The song "I Wash My Face In The Morning Dew" by Don Gibson tells the story of the singer's experiences in different towns and the injustices he witnesses. The lyrics describe the singer's confusion and lack of understanding towards the indifference shown towards a man who is about to be hanged in the first town he visits. In the second town, the singer sees people laughing at a poor crippled man who is begging for money on the street, which again perplexes him. The third town appears to be settled and peaceful, but the singer notices a growing disparity between the rich and the poor, leaving him with a sense of inequality. Throughout the song, the singer symbolically washes his face in the morning dew, bathes his soul in the sun, depicting his cleansing and rejuvenation. This act also represents a determination to keep moving forward, despite witnessing these injustices and not fully understanding them. The lyrics suggest that change is inevitable and that the injustices witnessed by the singer will eventually be brought to justice. The final lines indicate that once all the injustices are confronted, the singer's journey will be complete. Overall, the song highlights the singer's observation of societal injustices and his hope for a better future where these issues are addressed and resolved.
