On August 4, 2009 "The Things We've Grown to Love" was released on Linc Star Records (Warner Brothers), and paved a small stepping stone for the band. With their first full length under their belt, Rolling Stone named them 1 of 6 bands to keep a close eye on. The album received a majority of good reviews, and pushed All the Day Holiday into the busy commotion of bands needed to see.
One week before Christmas 2009, All the Day Holiday released a cover of "Christmas Time is Here" which shown light on the growth the band has made since the release of their first full length record. With a step in the direction of soul, shoegaze, and rock and roll at the roots, this is a band worth a corner on your iPod.
All the Day Holiday is Daniel Simmons (guitar and vocals), Mark Ventura (drums and percussion), David Roller (bass and keys), and Nathan Frisch (guitar)
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Cheers
All The Day Holiday Lyrics
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On a swing that extends from the sky
I'm flying over oceans
Up and up so high
Yea, I've got a good reason to be right where I am
But you seem to think so differently
And now it's hard, it's hard to
Yea, you were right all along and I was wrong
Still you let me go all on my own
Yea, you were right all along and I was wrong
And you saw me fall
And oh, and oh how it hurts
I was running my own race3 and not so good at listening
Yea, you tried to tell me
Yea, I did it on my own
Look where it landed me
But still you forgive me, oh yea
There I was up in the air
Yea, you were right all along and I was wrong
Still you let me go all on my own
Yea, you were right all along and I was wrong
Taking back all what you said
But you still love me
You still love me
Never stop, never stop
But you still love me
You still love me
The song Cheers by All The Day Holiday talks about a character who is on top of the world, feeling like they are swinging on a high swing, flying over oceans and completely in control. They have a good reason to feel this way, but someone else thinks differently of their actions. Despite this, the character still chooses to go on their own way, not listening to the advice of the other person. Unfortunately, their decisions lead to a fall, and they hurt and acknowledge the other person was right. However, even amidst their mistakes, the other person forgives them, and they are still loved.
The lyrics are about the importance of trust, communication, and listening in a relationship. The character is shown as someone who overestimates their abilities and disregards the advice of a more experienced person who genuinely cares for them. The fall represents the consequences of their actions and the regret that follows. Nevertheless, the message is ultimately hopeful because it shows the capacity for forgiveness and love in relationships, even when mistakes are made.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm swinging
I am in a good place and feeling happy
On a swing that extends from the sky
Feeling like I am above everything and can do anything
I'm flying over oceans
I feel like all obstacles are easily surmountable
Up and up so high
I am reaching new heights and achieving my dreams
Yea, I've got a good reason to be right where I am
I have worked hard and deserve to be successful
But you seem to think so differently
Others may not understand or agree with my choices or actions
And now it's hard, it's hard to
I am struggling to cope with the consequences of my decisions
Here I am up in the air
I am facing the consequences of my actions
Yea, you were right all along and I was wrong
I realize that others were right and I should have listened to them
Still you let me go all on my own
Despite my mistakes, I am grateful for the support and trust of others
And you saw me fall
Others witnessed my struggles and failures
And oh, and oh how it hurts
I am in pain and suffering from the consequences of my actions
I was running my own race3 and not so good at listening
I was focused on my own goals and did not heed the advice of others
Yea, you tried to tell me
Others attempted to warn me about the potential repercussions of my actions
Yea, I did it on my own
I made the decision to pursue my goals without taking advice from others
Look where it landed me
I am now facing the negative consequences of my actions
But still you forgive me, oh yea
Despite my mistakes, others still care and forgive me
Taking back all what you said
I am realizing that others were right and I am retracting my previous statements
But you still love me
Despite my mistakes, others still care and love me
Never stop, never stop
The love and support of others will continue, regardless of my mistakes
But you still love me
Despite my mistakes, others still care and love me
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.