DAY BY DAY
* Lyrics


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The future is old news
Some ruse, the choice you choose
Decked out like a financier
Feckless like the fox you fear
Yeah, for the trophy cup
The university of prom queen runners-up
Drowse in the immeasurable
Pleather and wool, it's a headier pull
No chance, lose your trance
Napping like the sycophants

I never laughed when I saw you dance
I never giggled at your elegance
Retrace your paces
Porous faces, come up aces
This, and you're ready to kiss
That, that, like an acrobat
Adventures unmentionable
Free and consensual

I swab, fix the job
I feel, nix the deal
Thereof, men to shove
Let's stay, soup of the day
It's time, love c-rime
It's real, things to feel




It's done, so's the fun
Be free, tread on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of *'s song "Day By Day" are open to interpretation, but they appear to touch upon themes of societal expectations, conformity, and individuality. The song seems to address the pressures people face to fit in and conform to particular standards of success and beauty, such as becoming a "prom queen runner-up" or dressing in certain styles. The first few lines of the song suggest a kind of weariness with the future, which is seen as mere "old news" rather than something exciting or full of possibility. This may hint at a sense of disillusionment with the present, or a feeling that the future is predetermined and limited.


The lyrics then touch on the idea of people following the paths that are expected of them, rather than pursuing what truly makes them happy. The lines "No chance, lose your trance / Napping like the sycophants" suggest a kind of apathy or resignation, where people are content to simply "nap" rather than take risks or try something new. In contrast, the final lines of the song urge the listener to be "free" and "tread on me," suggesting a desire for autonomy and independence.


Overall, the lyrics of "Day By Day" suggest a critical view of conformity and a yearning for individuality and freedom. The song appears to urge people to break free from the expectations placed upon them and pursue what truly makes them happy.


Line by Line Meaning

The future is old news
The future is something irrelevant as it has already been revealed or predicted.


Some ruse, the choice you choose
The choices you make may not be how they seem; there might be deception involved.


Decked out like a financier
Adorned with luxury, like a wealthy person.


Feckless like the fox you fear
Having an air of carelessness, like a fox that does not fear danger.


Yeah, for the trophy cup
Done in the hopes of winning something prestigious.


The university of prom queen runners-up
A place where the second best reside, like the runners-up of a prom queen contest.


Drowse in the immeasurable
Getting lost in something vast and unmeasurable.


Pleather and wool, it's a headier pull
The combination of synthetic and natural materials can be more potent than expected.


No chance, lose your trance
Do not get too entrenched in something as there is no hope for it succeeding.


Napping like the sycophants
Being complacent and lazy, like someone who flatters others for personal gain.


I never laughed when I saw you dance
I did not find amusement in watching you dance.


I never giggled at your elegance
I did not find humor in how elegant you looked or acted.


Retrace your paces
Go back to where you started and try again.


Porous faces, come up aces
Even the most vulnerable-looking people can succeed.


This, and you're ready to kiss
If you achieve this, you are ready to move on to something new.


That, that, like an acrobat
That thing is agile and requires skill, like an acrobat.


Adventures unmentionable
Experiences that are not to be spoken of, either because they are too intimate or too taboo.


Free and consensual
Done by choice, without coercion.


I swab, fix the job
I am cleaning and completing the task at hand.


I feel, nix the deal
I sense that the agreement will not work out, so I am canceling it.


Thereof, men to shove
As a result, people will have to be pushed aside or harmed.


Let's stay, soup of the day
Let us remain here and enjoy what is currently available.


It's time, love c-rime
It is time for love to become criminal, meaning it can no longer be ignored or kept secret.


It's real, things to feel
This is genuine and something that can be experienced emotionally.


It's done, so's the fun
The activity is completed, so the entertaining part is over.


Be free, tread on me
Be liberated to do as you wish and take advantage of me, like a welcome mat.




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Written by: MICHAEL DOUGHTY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@juliebella1290

Great, short meaningful Gospel tune from CalledOut Music. Thanks for the lyrical video too.💯


This lyrics from your song is a Redeclaration for me especially the lyrics I have copied out from your song.💃🏾


This love I found is so beautiful
And everyday is sweeter than the day before
They can try to take me away from You Jesus
As long as I'm breathing 
I'm never ever turning away

Day by Day
I will follow your ways
I'll do what you say
I no send anybody 🎤💃🏾



All comments from YouTube:

@silentlyflourish

Congratulations! The LORD IS GOOD!!!

@linusnsamuel8298

On repeat 🔂❤️

@tinakasika8905

Me to

@Ladyajike

This is the ideal way for us to walk with God. Regardless of what others think or say, we follow Him. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

@AliceHayford

Thank you Jesus! Help me to follow you all the days of my life

@topeayomide8464

This is good music. JESUS, be magnified. For day by day, JESUS, I will follow your ways.

@sebastiancaliz2904

I noh send anybody!!❤ hallelujah!!🎉❤

@nasserkilungaofficiel

Waouh, ce chant c'est quelque chose d'amour ! ❤

@musakanyangosa8794

Deeply blessed by this song... 🎉🎉

@VictoriaNdaka-hc1wn

I love this song❤ , Glory toi GOD

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