Just Another Day
Alice Ripley Lyrics

They're the perfect loving family, so adoring
The family appears perfect and loving from the outside.

And I love them every day of every week
The singer loves her family, despite their imperfections.

So my son's a little shit, my husband's boring
The singer's son has behavior issues and her husband is uninteresting.

And my daughter, though a genius, is a freak
Her daughter is a genius, but also an outcast or strange person.

Still I help them love each other
The artist works to maintain love and harmony in the family.

Father, mother, sister, brother, cheek to cheek
Despite their flaws, the family is physically close and affectionate.

Natalie, it's 4 in the morning, is everything ok?
The singer checks in with her daughter Natalie, who is up late or experiencing insomnia.

Everything's great, why wouldn't it be great? It's great!
Natalie insists that everything is fine, but may be masking her true feelings.

Honey, you need to slow down. Take some time for yourself. I'm going to have sex with your father.
The artist tells Natalie to take care of herself, but also reveals her own plans to have sex with her husband.

Great, thanks, I'm so glad I know that.
Natalie responds with sarcasm and frustration to her mother's comment.

So, it's times like these I wonder how I take it
The singer reflects on the difficulties of family life.

And if other families live the way we do
The artist wonders if other families have similar struggles.

If they love each other or if they just fake it
The singer questions the authenticity of other families' love.

And if other daughters feel like I feel too
The singer wonders if other daughters feel the same way she does.

'Cause some days I think I'm dying
The singer acknowledges the emotional toll of her family life.

But I'm really only trying to get through
Despite her struggles, the artist is committed to persevering.

For just another day, for another stolen hour
The character Gabe seeks to feel powerful and in control, even if only briefly.

When the world will feel my power and obey
Gabe wants to feel influential and successful.

Feeling like I'll live forever
Gabe feels invincible and confident in his own abilities.

Feeling like this feeling never goes away
Natalie suggests that some feelings persist and are hard to shake.

When it's up to you to hold your house together
The character Dan acknowledges the pressure of being responsible for their family life.

A house you built with patience and with care
The family life was created intentionally and with effort.

But you're grappling with that gray and rainy weather
Dan struggles with metaphorical challenges, such as depression or emotional turmoil.

And you're living on a latte and a...
Dan's lifestyle may involve minimal sustenance or self-care.

...prayer
Dan may rely on spiritual or emotional support during tough times.

Can you keep the cup from tipping
Dan wonders if they can maintain stability and balance in their life.

Can you keep your grip from slipping in despair?
Dan worries about losing control or falling into despair.

In the hustle and the hurry
The characters seek to keep up with the fast pace of their lives.

You want to wipe you worry clean away
The characters hope to erase their anxiety and stress.

I will keep the plates all spinning
The singer takes on the role of keeping the family running smoothly despite challenges.

With a smile so white and winning all the way
The singer maintains a façade of happiness and success despite struggles.

'Cause what doesn't kill me doesn't kill me
The characters acknowledge the difficult yet enduring nature of their experience.

So fill me up for just another day
The characters continue to persevere, seeking strength for the upcoming day.

It only hurts when I'm here
The characters may feel pain or sadness in particular situations or places.

It only hurts when I try
The characters may feel pain or struggle when they attempt something new or difficult.

It only hurts when I think
The characters may feel pain or anxiety when they ruminate on certain thoughts or ideas.

It only hurts when I breathe
The characters may feel emotional or physical pain when engaging in daily life activities.

It only hurts when I cry
The characters may feel emotional pain when expressing their feelings through crying.

It only hurts when I work
Working may be challenging or painful for the characters.

It only hurts when I play
Even leisure activities may be painful or challenging for the characters.

It only hurts when I move
The characters may feel pain or difficulty when engaging in physical activity.

It only hurts when I say...
The characters may feel pain or anxiety when expressing themselves verbally.

A busy, busy day
The characters lead busy lives, with many demands and activities.

And the morning sun is stunning
Despite their struggles, the characters experience moments of beauty or wonder.

And you wished that you were running far away
The characters may sometimes fantasize about escaping their problems.

I will hide the mess away
The artist tries to conceal the difficulties or messiness of their family life.

I'll survive another day
The characters continue to persevere despite their struggles.

Birds are singing, things are growing
The characters may notice the natural beauty or growth around them while going about their daily lives.

And I will pray to hold on just this way
The singer may rely on faith or spirituality to cope with their challenges.

And you know that for forever
The characters recognize that their struggles may last a long time, if not indefinitely.

Every day is just another and another and another
The characters may experience monotony or repetition in their daily lives, with each day blending together.

We're the perfect loving family
The characters still aspire to be seen as a perfect and loving family, despite challenges.

If they say we're not, then fuck 'em
The characters may feel resentful or defensive when others criticize their family.

And the world just keeps on spinning
The characters acknowledge the continuity of life, despite their difficulties.

I think the house is spinning...
The singer may feel disoriented or dizzy, possibly due to stress or exhaustion.