Brand New Day
Aly Michalka Lyrics
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Been hurt in some kind of love affair?
And how many times did you swear
That you'd never love again?
How many lonely, sleepless nights?
How many lies, how many fights?
And why would you want to
Put yourself through all of that again?
How could it be that what you need the most
Can leave you feeling just like a ghost?
You never want to feel so sad and lost again
One day you could be looking
Through an old book in rainy weather
You see a picture of her smiling at you
When you were still together
Or you could be walking down the street
And who should you chance to meet
But that same old smile you've been thinking of all day?
Why don't we turn the clock to zero, honey
I'll sell the stock, we'll spend all the money
We're starting up a brand new day
Turn the clock all the way back
I wonder if she'll take me back
I'm thinking in a brand new way
Turn the clock to zero, boss
The river's wide, we'll swim across
We're starting up a brand new day
It could happen to you,
Just like it happened to me,
There's simply no immunity
There's no guarantee.
I say love's such a force if you find yourself in it
You need some time for reflection
You say, baby wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a minute, wait a minute
Turn the clock to zero, honey
I'll sell the stock, we'll spend all the money
We're starting up a brand new day
Turn the clock to zero buddy
Don't wanna be no fuddy duddy
Started up a brand new day
I'm the rhythm in your tune
I'm the sun and you're the moon
I'm the bat and you're the cave
You're the beach and I'm the wave
I'm the plow and you're the land
You're the glove and I'm the hand
I'm the train and you're the station
I'm a flagpole to your nation
Stand up all you lovers in the world
Stand up and be counted every boy and every girl
Stand up all you lovers in the world - yeah
Starting up a brand new day
You're the crop to my rotation
You're the sum of my equation
I'm the answer to your question
If you follow my suggestion
We can turn this ship around
We'll go up instead of down
You're the pan and I'm the handle
You're the flame and I'm the candle
Stand up all you lovers in the world -yeah
We're starting up a brand new day
Turn the clock to zero, honey
I'll sell the stock, we'll spend all the money
We're starting up a brand new day
The lyrics to "Brand New Day" by Aly Michalka speak to the experience of heartbreak and the desire to start anew. The song begins by asking how many people have been hurt in love and swore to never love again, referencing the pain and trauma that can come from failed relationships. The lyrics go on to suggest that sometimes, in the midst of heartbreak, we may come across a memory or moment that makes us reconsider this vow. The chorus then brings us toward the theme of starting over, of turning the clock back to zero and beginning again with someone we may have lost. The song speaks to the possibility of redemption and a new chance at love.
The second half of the song is more figurative in its lyrics, using metaphors to describe the singer's relationship to their partner. The chorus still recurs, speaking to the singer's newfound optimism and willingness to take risks in the pursuit of love. The final lines urge all "lovers in the world" to "stand up" and embrace the potential for a "brand new day."
Overall, "Brand New Day" is a song about the pain and possibility of love. It speaks to the ways in which heartbreak can make us fearful or hesitant, but also describes the hope that often arises in even the bleakest situations. It encourages listeners to embrace the potential for new beginnings and to work toward them with optimism and bravery.
Line by Line Meaning
How many of you people out there
How many of you have experienced heartbreak?
Been hurt in some kind of love affair?
Have you been hurt in a relationship?
And how many times did you swear
How many times have you promised yourself
That you'd never love again?
never to love again?
How many lonely, sleepless nights?
How many long, restless nights?
How many lies, how many fights?
Countless lies and fights?
And why would you want to
What compels you to
Put yourself through all of that again?
go through all that again?
How could it be that what you need the most
How is it possible that what you want the most
Can leave you feeling just like a ghost?
can leave you feeling empty and invisible?
You never want to feel so sad and lost again
You don't want to feel that sad and lost feeling again.
One day you could be looking
At some point, you might find yourself
Through an old book in rainy weather
looking through an old book on a rainy day
You see a picture of her smiling at you
And come across a picture of your ex-girlfriend smiling at you
When you were still together
When you were still a couple
Or you could be walking down the street
Alternatively, you might find yourself walking down the street
And who should you chance to meet
And coincidentally encounter
But that same old smile you've been thinking of all day?
Your ex-girlfriend's same smile that you've been thinking about all day?
Why don't we turn the clock to zero, honey
How about we start fresh, my love
I'll sell the stock, we'll spend all the money
I'll sell our stocks, and we'll spend every penny.
We're starting up a brand new day
Let's start a brand new day
Turn the clock all the way back
Let's turn back time completely
I wonder if she'll take me back
I wonder if we can get back together?
I'm thinking in a brand new way
I'm approaching this with a fresh mindset
Turn the clock to zero, boss
Reset the clock entirely, boss
The river's wide, we'll swim across
The challenges we face are immense, but we'll overcome them.
It could happen to you,
It's possible for this to happen to you,
Just like it happened to me,
just like it happened to me
There's simply no immunity
There is no immunity to heartbreak
There's no guarantee.
There's no guarantee that this will work out.
I say love's such a force if you find yourself in it
Love is a powerful thing if you feel it.
You need some time for reflection
You need to reflect on your feelings and thoughts.
You say, baby wait a minute, wait a minute
You say, hold on, wait a moment, we need to think this through.
Wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a second, let's think about this.
You're the crop to my rotation
You're the essential part of my life
You're the sum of my equation
You mean everything to me
I'm the answer to your question
I'm the answer to all your questions.
If you follow my suggestion
If you trust me and listen to me
We can turn this ship around
We can change the course of our relationship
We'll go up instead of down
Things will start to look up for us.
You're the pan and I'm the handle
You're the substance, and I'm the means to contain it.
You're the flame and I'm the candle
You're the heat, and I'm the source of it
Stand up all you lovers in the world
All lovers, rise up
Stand up and be counted every boy and every girl
Stand up and make your presence known, everyone
Starting up a brand new day
We are setting in motion a new beginning.
Contributed by Hunter S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.