Amy Millan is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist, recording and per… Read Full Bio ↴Amy Millan is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist, recording and performing with the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene. Her debut solo album, Honey From The Tombs, was released by Arts & Crafts on May 30, 2006. In interviews Amy has stated that the songs on Honey from the Tombs were written over a period of years, but are only now being released. Millan released her sophomore album, Masters of the Burial, on September 8, 2009. The album is produced by Martin Kinack and musicians appearing include Evan Cranley, Dan and Jenny Whiteley, Leslie Feist and Liam O’Neil. The album features several cover songs, including some written by Death Cab for Cutie and Sarah Harmer.

Day to Day
Amy Millan Lyrics

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Darkness falls across the land
And the first stars twinkle into sight
And the moon on the trees is beautiful
But not so lovely as you
But not so lovely as you

Day to day we work away
To earn the time to make for play

So rare to take the time to sit
And stare into your eyes
And stare into your eyes

Before I found this place with you
My heart was kept inside a cage
But now it flies on feathered wings
And finds its way to you
It finds its way to you

My love for you, it's like a river
It runs and falls and goes on forever
I can't see around each bend
But still I love you more
But still I love you more

Darkness falls across the land
And the first stars twinkle into sight
And the moon on the trees is beautiful

But not so lovely as you
But not so lovely as you

Overall Meaning

The song 'Day to Day' by Amy Millan is a touching tribute to a lover who means the world to the singer. The song paints a picture of a tranquil and beautiful night where the darkness is slowly setting in, and the moon and stars can be seen in the sky. Despite the enchanting scenery around the singer, they find their lover more beautiful than anything they are witnessing at the moment. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, and it is all about admiring the beauty of nature while longing for the presence of the beloved. The second verse switches the topic to the daily grind of life, where people work to earn money for leisure time with loved ones. But the singer acknowledges how rare it is to find time to sit down with another person and stare into their eyes.

As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's appreciation of their lover. Before they met their lover, they felt trapped and limited by their own fears and anxieties. But their lover set them free from their cage and allowed their heart to soar on feathered wings, leading them to their beloved's arms. The final verse declares the depth of the singer's love, describing it as a river that runs and falls and goes on forever, never stopping. The singer admits that while they can't predict where the river of love might take them, they know that they will always love their partner, even more, each passing day.

Line by Line Meaning

Darkness falls across the land
The night is falling and darkness covers everything around us.

And the first stars twinkle into sight
The very first stars of the night sky are appearing and shining bright.

And the moon on the trees is beautiful
The moonlight shining on the trees is a lovely sight to behold.

But not so lovely as you
However, none of these things compare to the beauty of the person being addressed.

Day to day we work away
In our daily lives we work hard to make a living.

To earn the time to make for play
We work hard to have the time to do the things we enjoy.

So rare to take the time to sit
It’s uncommon for us to take a moment and just sit down to relax.

And stare into your eyes
But when we do find the time, it’s a gift to have the opportunity to gaze into the eyes of the beloved.

Before I found this place with you
The person speaking is reflecting on the time before they met their loved one.

My heart was kept inside a cage
Their heart was locked away and guarded, unable to open up to someone completely.

But now it flies on feathered wings
However, now with their loved one, their heart feels free and light, like it has wings to fly.

And finds its way to you
Their heart has found its way to the person they love, able to fully open up to them.

My love for you, it's like a river
The love they feel for their partner is like an endless, flowing river.

It runs and falls and goes on forever
The love is constantly in motion and never-ending.

I can't see around each bend
Despite not knowing what the future holds, their love for the person remains the same.

But still I love you more
In fact, their love only grows stronger each day, regardless of what may happen.

Darkness falls across the land
The song concludes with a repetition of the opening lines, underscoring the importance of this special person in their life.

And the first stars twinkle into sight

And the moon on the trees is beautiful

But not so lovely as you

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