Soon after forming, American Authors caught the attention of Island Records, which signed the band to a record deal. Their debut album "Oh, What a Life" was released on Mar 04, 2014. And the song 'Hit It' was included in EA Sports game FIFA 14.
Their Second Album, 'What We Live For' , was released on 13th of May 2016. Which included upbeat songs like 'I'm Born To Run' , 'What We Live For' and 'Pride'.
Their 3rd Album, 'Seasons' was released on 1st of February 2019, which has a different taste then the first 2 Albums by the Band, Where the first 2 were more Upbeat, Seasons was more about dark sides and inner sides of the Band and Life.
After releasing a streak of Singles in late 2019 and Early 2020, American Authors put out their EP 'Counting Down' on the 18th of September 2020.
In the summer of 2021, the band announced they are parting ways with James Adam, the bands guitarist.
The bands lineup was now: Zachary Barret (Guitar, Vocals) , Matt Sanchez (Producer, Drums) , Dave Rublin (Bass Guitar)
On 25th June 2021 , the band released their first single as a trio, 'Nice and Easy' featuring a collaboration with Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray.
Best Day Of My Life
American Authors Lyrics
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I jumped so high I touched the clouds
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
I stretched my hands out to the sky
We danced with monsters through the night
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
I'm never gonna look back, whoa
Please don't wake me now (two, three, four)
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
I howled at the moon with friends
And then the sun came crashing in
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
But all the possibilities
No limits, just epiphanies
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
I'm never gonna look back, whoa
I'm never gonna give it up, no
Just don't wake me now
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
I hear it calling outside my window
I feel it in my soul (soul)
The stars were burning so bright
The sun was out 'til midnight
I say we lose control (control)
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be
The best day of my life
Everything is looking up, everybody up now
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
The lyrics of American Authors’ “Best Day of My Life” suggest a sense of joy, a feeling of freedom, and living life to the fullest without any worries about the past or future. The opening lines speak of a dream so big and loud that it takes the singer high up into the clouds. The second line points to leaping so high that it almost seemed like he touched the sky. Then, he goes on to describe dancing with monsters through the night, which is a metaphor for his fear. And in the next line, he says he won't look back or give up, implying that he is choosing to overcome his fear.
In the chorus, the singer declares that this day, the day in his dream, is going to be the best day of his life. He repeats this line twice, emphasizing the importance of this day. He sings of how he howled at the moon with his friends and the sun came "crashing in" but all the possibilities lay on the horizon with no limits and only epiphanies for him to discover.
The last verse speaks of how the singer hears the call of his dreams outside his window and feels as if his soul is in it. He claims that the stars were burning so bright and the sun was out till midnight, embracing and enjoying everything without worrying about losing control.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream so big and loud
I had a dream that was so vivid, it felt real and loud
I jumped so high I touched the clouds
I was so uplifted and positive that I felt like I was on top of the world
Wo-o-o-o-o-oh, wo-o-o-o-o-oh
An expression that signifies euphoria and excitement
I stretched my hands out to the sky
I was trying to reach for the sky and embrace the limitless opportunities that were present before me
We danced with monsters through the night
We embraced our fears and celebrated our ability to overcome them
I'm never gonna look back, whoa
I refuse to dwell on past mistakes and failures
I'm never gonna give it up, no
I will never give up on my dreams and aspirations
Please don't wake me now (two, three, four)
Please let me continue living in this moment of pure bliss and happiness
This is gonna be the best day of my life
Today is going to be an amazing day filled with endless possibilities
My li-i-i-i-i-ife
An expression that signifies happiness and contentment with one's life
I howled at the moon with friends
I let go of my inhibitions and had a lot of fun with my friends
And then the sun came crashing in
An expression that signifies the arrival of a new day full of possibilities
But all the possibilities
There are endless opportunities and possibilities to explore and embrace
No limits, just epiphanies
There are no limits to what I can achieve, only new insights and discoveries to make
I hear it calling outside my window
I feel a sense of urgency to seize the day and take advantage of all the opportunities that are available
I feel it in my soul (soul)
I feel a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment in my life
The stars were burning so bright
The night was filled with wonder and excitement
The sun was out 'til midnight
An expression that signifies the endless possibilities of the day
I say we lose control (control)
Let us let go of our inhibitions and embrace our true selves
Everything is looking up, everybody up now
Everything is going well and everyone is feeling positive and uplifted
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Accetta, Zachary Barnett, Shep Goodman, David Rublin, Matthew Sanchez, James Shelley, Michael Goodman
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