Brand New Day
Neil Patrick Harris Lyrics
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This appeared as a moral dilemma 'cause at first
It was weird though I swore to eliminate the worst
Of the plague that devoured humanity it's true
I was vague on the "how"
So how can it be that you
Have shown me the light?
It's a brand new day
And the sun is high
All the birds are singin'
That you're gonna die
How I hesitated
Now I wonder why
It's a brand new day
All the times that you beat me unconscious I'll forgive
All the crimes incomplete - listen, honestly I'll live
Mr. Cool, Mr. Right, Mr. Know-It-All is through
Now the future's so bright
And I owe it all to you
Who showed me the light
It's a brand new me
I got no remorse
Now the water's risin'
But I know the course
I'm gonna shock the world
Gonna show Bad Horse
It's a brand new day
And Penny will see the evil me
Not a joke, not a dork, not a failure
And she may cry but her tears will dry
When I hand her the keys
To a shiny new Australia
It's a brand new day
Yeah the sun is high
All the angels sing
Because you're gonna die
Go ahead and laugh
Yeah I'm a funny guy
Tell everyone goodbye…
It's a brand new day
The song "Brand New Day" by Neil Patrick Harris is about a person who is initially unsure about whether to do something right or wrong. It begins with the singer expressing uncertainty about their moral values when confronted with a difficult choice: "This appeared as a moral dilemma 'cause at first, it was weird/Though I swore to eliminate the worst of the plague that devoured humanity, it's true/I was vague on the "how". However, they later have an epiphany when they see the "light" and realize the right path they should follow.
The song also conveys a sense of liberation as the singer breaks free from the negative past and charts a new course. He speaks about how all the times he was harmed or wronged will be forgiven and forgotten because he realized the importance of embracing positivity and growth. The song ends with a sense of positivity and confidence as the singer sees a brighter and better future ahead with new opportunities and endless possibilities.
Overall, "Brand New Day" is a song about embracing change and growth, and recognizing the importance of making positive choices in life to overcome difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
This appeared as a moral dilemma 'cause at first
I faced a moral problem when I started thinking about eliminating the worst of the plague that had taken over humanity
It was weird though I swore to eliminate the worst
Although the idea of getting rid of the worst part of the plague felt strange at first, I was determined to do it
Of the plague that devoured humanity it's true
The plague has destroyed and consumed humanity and it’s a fact
I was vague on the "how"
I wasn't sure how to go about eliminating the worst of the plague
So how can it be that you Have shown me the light?
I'm surprised and grateful that you have helped me see the way forward
It's a brand new day
This is a new beginning
And the sun is high
The sun is shining brightly, signifying a good omen
All the birds are singin'
Nature is rejoicing and announcing that something good is about to happen
That you're gonna die
You will no longer have control over me and my future
How I hesitated
I had doubts and fears initially
Now I wonder why
But I'm not sure why I hesitated
All the times that you beat me unconscious I'll forgive
I will forgive you for all the times you hurt me physically and emotionally
All the crimes incomplete - listen, honestly I'll live
I won’t let your incomplete crimes get to me because I’ve moved on
Mr. Cool, Mr. Right, Mr. Know-It-All is through
Your facade of being a cool, correct, and knowledgeable person is over
Now the future's so bright
I have a bright future ahead of me
And I owe it all to you
I acknowledge that you played a part in showing me the way forward
Who showed me the light
You helped me gain a new perspective on life
It's a brand new me
I have a new sense of self and purpose
I got no remorse
I have no regrets
Now the water's risin'
Although there are challenges ahead, I’m confident that I’ll rise above them
But I know the course
I have a plan and I'm confident about it
I'm gonna shock the world
I have something great and unexpected planned
Gonna show Bad Horse
I’ll prove myself to Bad Horse by succeeding in my endeavors
And Penny will see the evil me
Even Penny will recognize my newfound positivity by changing and becoming a better person
Not a joke, not a dork, not a failure
I won’t be seen as a joke, a loser or a failure any longer
And she may cry but her tears will dry
Even if Penny mourns the loss of the person she knew before, she will soon move on and recognize the positive changes in me
When I hand her the keys to a shiny new Australia
I’ll present Penny with the opportunity to start anew somewhere better and more exciting
Yeah the sun is high
The sun is still shining, reinforcing the earlier sense of optimism
All the angels sing
Even the divine powers recognize my accomplishments
Go ahead and laugh
Feel free to belittle me for my plans and dreams
Yeah I'm a funny guy
But I can have a sense of humor about it too
Tell everyone goodbye…
I’m leaving the past behind and embarking on a new journey
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.