Day By Day
Anna Maria Perez de Taglé feat. Godspell Ensemble Lyrics

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Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Oh...

Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Day by day by day by day...

Overall Meaning

The song "Day By Day" by Anna Maria Perez De Taglé & Company is a prayer that express the desire to have a closer relationship with God. The lyrics repeat "Day by day" and "Three things I pray" to emphasize how important it is to consistently seek God's presence. The three things that are requested of God are to see him more clearly, love him more dearly, and follow him more nearly. These desires are a reflection of the search for a deeper faith and a closer relationship with God.

The repetition of the same lyrics throughout the song creates a meditative and contemplative mood, encouraging the listener to focus on each request made to God. The use of the word "Dear Lord" acknowledges the personal relationship between the singer and God, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The song invites the listener to join the singer in this prayer, expressing a communal desire to continue to grow in faith each day.

Line by Line Meaning

Day by day
Every day, without fail

Day by day
Continuously and consistently

Oh Dear Lord
Addressing God with reverence

Three things I pray
Three requests I ask

To see thee more clearly
To have a clearer understanding of God

Love thee more dearly
To have a deeper and more genuine love for God

Follow thee more nearly
To more closely follow the path God has set forth

Day by day
Continuing with these requests each day

Oh...
Expressing a feeling of awe or reverence

Day by day
Again, every day without fail

Day by day
Reinforcing the importance of consistency

Oh Dear Lord
Addressing God again with reverence and devotion

Three things I pray
Reiterating the three requests

To see thee more clearly
Again, asking for greater understanding of God

Love thee more dearly
Reaffirming the desire for a deeper love of God

Follow thee more nearly
Emphasizing the importance of following God more closely

Day by day
Continuing to pray for these things each and every day

Day by day by day by day...
Forever and always, without end

Writer(s): Schwartz Stephen Lawrence, Tebelak John Michael

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Comments from YouTube:

@jeffoverdorff2032

10y↑267

This has to be one of the most perfect songs ever written. The vocals and harmonies fit the lyrics perfectly. it literally brings me to tears. :)

@2thePtBassTuT

10y↑5

Agreed .. could you please pass me a tissue? :^)

@Mikados_Advark12

8y↑4

too right

@JoeU54

7y↑7

WAtched it 100 times. Still makes me cry

@eugeniasyro7315

Happy tears.

@comactortony

6y↑1

I can't get thru 'All Good Gifts' without balling like a baby

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@ellaa499

4y↑46

Anna Maria’s voice... I have no words. It’s so beautiful, and she does it so effortlessly

@fpvillegas9084

4y↑108

This song never gets old. You could listen to it the whole day and still not get enough. 👍😎

@Gonk

1y↑1

It's stuck in my head, hard song to get rid of ><

@sidpheasant7585

1y↑3

The idea for it comes from the 13th century - from Chichester in England, Saint Richard - God bless him (as He did)...

@ronalddunlap9933

26w↑4

Her singing is just beautiful!

@heatheradame8367

3y↑34

I love this song. It gives me chills when I hear it as do most of the songs in this musical. I grew up on Godspell & it such a huge memory of my childhood.

@JJB-1

16w

She sings with a smile on her face and a joy in her heart…❤️

@markolson7877

18w

This song chokes the air out of my lungs, brings tears to my eyes and creates a large lump in my throat. I was introduced to Godspell in 1974 when a girlfriend of my cousin was in their high school production ~ I was 17 years old. During this song the cast came out into the audience and belted it out several times...I was mesmerized ~ still am....My physiologic reaction comes from believing that was the last time being innocent to the world...I miss it....

@josephconsoli4128

3y↑16

Very well done. i actually remember hearing this song on the radio as a little kid. It got right under my skin even then. A beautiful melody and message

@forcelethal296

4y↑12

what a masterpiece...love the whole Godspell soundtrack. Mr. Schwartz, you are a legend, sir.

@2thePtBassTuT

8y↑33

I never get tired of listening to this video! The back and forth between the lead vocals and the harmony vocals is outstanding!

@wendyparry437

3y↑6

The vocals are heaven . A talented cast . Thanks for the cover version.

@elliewegman1846

30w↑1

Proudly a teenager in the sixties, the summer/ decade of love! I'm blasting out this song with tears running down my cheeks. Prepare ye the way of the Lord!

@matthewroughton5296

2y↑5

I still watch this about once a month. My son was the Judas in his school version of this. Goal to be on broadway. I still think the harmonies are so amazing. I think I have a pretty good ear but I can’t pick out a few. Incredible work. You guys are my musical hero’s.

@vrobinson5100

4y↑16

I remember listening to this song as a little girl in 1973, when it was sung in GODspell. I was so moved and this version is beautiful as well. Much love and respect 😊❤️

@adrianguzman614

7y↑21

The young girl doing the Robin Lamont part lead vocal is amazing. Great casting on the composer's part.

@robertwales2860

3y↑5

Love you Anna Marie Perez De Tagle .Such a crisp and clear and a beautiful voice. Articulate ,crisp and you are an absolute pleasure to listen to. If you happen to record solo i would love to hear about it. .Best wishes from Robert

@donaldjennings4397

8y↑104

This song can and will speak through the holy spirit. Just feel it.

@cxpete

8y↑7

+Donald Jennings I couldn't agree more.

@Mikados_Advark12

8y↑4

That is spot on

@scottferris6309

6y↑4

You nailed it sir. I could not agree more!

@greaserbubtheoriginal7923

6y↑2

you are so right !!!!!!!!! i just found something tonight pull the vidoe for foo fighters the song congregation it also speakes of there awaking to the lord ;];];];];];];]

@deborahstokes8820

5y↑2

Amen

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@2thePtBassTuT

10y↑5

Just a fantastic bunch of singers!!

@liglisachae7238

2y↑3

I love the version by GodSpell but loving this version just as much!!

@chriswilliams41

3y↑3

I could listen to Anna Maria Perez De Tagle sing all day. She has a heavenly voice.

@stevenmacdonald1129

1y↑3

Not sure which one I love more - the new or the older version of this song. One thing I am sure of: Both the new and the old are AWESOME!

@chriscollins570

4y↑12

I am on record for appreciating this version some years back. Revisit it in hope for future of Humanity. Uplifting and generally forgotten 1973 AM Radio "pop hit" gem!

@johnwells8385

3y↑4

A truly wonderful voice that just fits this song like a glove. Well done!

@carlosm.quijada3868

3y↑4

Wonderful rendition of this song!! Love the harmony. Astounding job!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@merrykaczmarek3757

2y↑1

Wow!!!! This Is a great rendition. Perfect voices. Thank you.this brings me closer to my Divine🙏🏽❤️🥳

@jellyjukebox

11y↑1

Wonderful, the lyrics of this song say it all, Lord may I pray it everyday.

@GerardGray

3y↑4

Absolutely beautiful singing on this.Wonderful music.

@angelacarleton9575

7y↑25

I remember this song of the 70s and still love it!

@aganderson7205

4y↑5

I am singing this song in my cast production of Godspell and this helped so much!! Thanks.

@methodicalmysticbutterflyi2669

4y↑2

I love it! Thank you kindly for bringing Godspelll back! 😇👑🙌

@hollygoheavily1

12y↑4

Wow, what a fantastic version, this song gives me goosebumps every time.

@ocasio3024

32w↑1

Beautiful song. Very simple very easy to sing and remember. I was 5-6 years old when I heard it in the early 70’s on radio air play and now at 52, I still sing it to myself. Robin Lamont had the original beautiful version of it. Love this song! I still hear it once and a while on Sirius 70’s. Makes me smile❤

@Azgal01

3y↑1

I love this song! Beautifully done

@margotriodejaneiro

1y↑2

So touching music and vocals. Congrats!

@polara01

3y↑8

This is a fantastic rendition of a classic it even Rivals the fifth Dimensions version which is the benchmark really very talented young singers here and you can see they put their all into it really serving the lord one of the most beautiful songs ever written and most meaningful as well.

@sparklemotion101ni3

Dude, this show is not about "serving the lord." It's a commercial musical, period. Stephen Schwartz (who wrote the show and is in this video) is the opposite of a christian.

@polara01

@Sparklemotion101 Ni anybody can interpret music in any way they want and that's how I choose to interpret it regardless of who wrote it or what the original intent is.

@polara01

@Sparklemotion101 Ni there are a lot of things in this world that the meaning isn't exactly what you would think it would be intended for. For instance, the "Patriot Act"... need I say more?

@sparklemotion101ni3

@polara01 Ok, except a fair number of people in this cast (and the director, Danny Goldstein, ... I've been friends with him since childhood - we went to theater camp together @ Stagedoor Manor) are also not christian. So they weren't putting their all into serving the lord; they were singng with feeling because it's their job and these songs - which most people who've been deeply involved in musical theater know well & have sung - are very catchy. If you sing these songs, worship whatever you want, but please don't assume your feelings or thoughts are shared by everyone (or anyone) in this cast.

@sparklemotion101ni3

@polara01 Yes, you need say more, because what you said here doesn't relate at all to this discussion. A bunch of these cast members are Jewish, not christian, and have no interest in Jesus at all. I know them well. They weren't "serving the lord" regardless of what some random boomer who watched & enjoyed this performance decided they were.

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@jetblackstripes

7y↑3

this version sends me to tears ..of joy. so excellent. thank you!

@dimielijah

10y↑319

So proud of my niece, Anna Maria Perez De Tagle

@greaserbubtheoriginal7923

7y↑12

awsome voice whats she doing these days??????????????

@lukethomas658

6y↑11

You have a lot of which to be proud, she has a beautiful voice.

@richardwoulfe484

6y↑5

She is fabulous!

@LydgiaOfHarlem

5y↑3

marisse panlilio - She has a lovely voice! One of my faves as a kid.

@Bmwguy2011

5y↑2

Her talent comes from you. You must be a great singer as well.

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@cardtrix1970

4y↑3

Awesome job from all the singers on a...Beautiful piece of music that...stands the test of time!

@kevinwhitaker119

3y↑7

What a beautiful song sung perfectly..... I've always loved this song, aver since watching the film GODSPELL in 1974 ---75 when I was a child...!!! Now I got into punk rock and SKA ( 2 TONE ) in 78 &79 and now I'm 53 yrs old and still a punk today 🍺😎👍 but I still love to watch GODSPELL , and have a good ol' singsong , day by day is still my favourite..☮️☯️❤️🐟 stay safe world and God bless you all 🇬🇭🇧🇴🇬🇭🌈🌈🌈🌈😊🐟🌈🌈

@princessmargaret601

4y↑9

I used to love this song. Glad to hear this again in this pandemic

@ailovepeace

12y↑2

Anna has such an amazing voice. So proud of her

@barbarabryonwisdom231

2y↑2

Oh praise God! I'm cleaning my apt, and boom , this ding pops into my head and what a beautiful sound do I come to! Thank you

@t.clarke1988

1y↑2

Exquisite arrangement superbly performed. A top video on all of YouTube.

@spideraxis

10y↑11

Loved it, lovely version of a beautiful song.

@lanafeulner4083

4y↑2

Gorgeous voice, Anna Maria !!!!

@drlock978

3y↑1

BIG TIME,LOVE IT! One of my first albums,1973. Great Performance!!!

@mikesternmike

43w

When any song gives you chills you're listening to something really good

@luisebermudezm1212

9y↑2

Excelente, armonía y belleza musical, felicidades

@tesssanchez1388

4y↑1

Awesome voice and the great pick of music. So talented!

@bethgresham404

4y↑1

Absolutely beautiful! Loved this!

@ericb4802

5y↑3

The lead girl has a fantastic voice

@muttlee1213

5y↑1

I'd purchase this album! Goosebumps!

@paulauspitzthegreatestsong7785

3y↑1

Beautiful song sung beautifully!

@RedElephantStampede

4y↑2

Wonderful, just wonderful! What an amazing updated version!

@cinematic35

6y↑55

One thing that fascinates me is people who can sing perfectly in tune!

@greaserbubtheoriginal7923

i agree my man lmao

@bgaineshunter

5y↑3

That's how I feel about people who can play a guitar. It's hard for me to believe that it is the same type of instrument that I own. Lol!

@kennywills8797

6y↑8

i almost had tears. they were so inspiring !

@uncleelmer

6y↑32

The original is where it all started and has the heart. The follow up is fine and the performers talented but it still is version #2 despite the confetti being thrown. Mind you--fine and worth experiencing but the first version has that 70's charm and raw energy that always gets to me. "Day By Day' was a top 40 hit by Robin Lamont and Victor Garber and Joanne Jonas were terrific.

@AW-yj6md

2y↑1

Outstanding!, well done, loved the variation, keep going, Godspeed, Peace ✌

@GarySchiltz

3y↑19

Definitely has a more "21st century" sound, probably because of the recording technology. And not to take anything away from Anna Maria's excellent vocals, but for me, this will always Robin Lamont's song, and this play will always be a legacy of the 1970s.

@darlingjessie9965

3y↑1

Same her. R.L. Sand with more depth and strength. This is good. But doesn't compete to the movie version.

@pedrojuliancereceda8301

2y↑1

Awesome! My heart missed a beat!

@assateaguecottage8378

4y↑23

Human beings are really incredible animals. Capable of so many beautiful things. This song is one of those things

@pheemer

I love love love your comment!!!

@msscott73

8y↑2

IF THE REST OF THIS CD IS THIS GOOD, IT WILL BE ONE OF THE BEST CD's OF ALL TIME.

@annbailey5096

4y↑4

The more I hear the song the better I like it. It puts me in another world-better than this one.

@judithbain3820

4y↑3

Beautiful rendition thank you Anna Maria Perez De Tagle.

@broadwaybaby97

12y↑3

She has such a BEAUTIFUL voice.

@jamesoreck6144

5y↑3

Such a great voice. Great tune.

@lynnmiller3937

6y↑3

Love this version!

@brianwalker8895

2y↑1

Love it 🙌🏾

@Maxkustrap

12y↑2

I Love Ana Marìa's voice!!!

@dougruble7248

37w

I sing this song every day its absolutely beautiful

@earthangel7958

3y↑1

Beautiful and angelic singing voice!!!

@cadaidram

4y↑5

I have always loved this song so much, ever since I was a little girl😊

@ritabosico3328

4y↑5

Ah that 70s sound ... Love those chords, harmonies, and tight unison. You were all amazing. Add some tambourine and you're all set🎶

@Top500songs

7y↑8

What a beautiful done song, Simple lyrics, They build to a climax, The 70's of coarse !

@rr7firefly

3y↑1

This is a great cover of the song. The show first opened Off-Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has since been produced by multiple touring companies and in many revivals.

@onlymeCC

8y↑34

REALLY PLEASED they stuck to the philosphy where "Less is More", and held back from overdoing the vocals that so many modern singers think is necessary. Beautiful.

@ShunyamNiketana

5y↑7

Do I detect a bit of irony in your comment?

@robstockton911

I do think the vocals are too showy for a song whose beauty is its simplicity. But Mr. Schwartz has gone all in on the “beat ‘em over the head with it” in the second half of his career, as the Godspell revival arrangements demonstrate. He did the same to Pippin.

@princepeterwolf

11y↑3

What I don't realize is why people are always so surprised when Disney Channel stars actually show off their talents. Disney cast people who can do comedy, drama, sing, and dance a bit. Just because they don't show off all of what they can do, that doesn't mean they suddenly become incredible over night. They were already great.

@sandy7543

4y↑2

Love the harmony

@GawtSkill

12y↑1

just saw this on broadway sunday. really good, they were all great and corbin bleu was excellent!

@David_BigIsland

3y↑1

I miss the handclaps of the original, but the back vocals are delightful

@titonoysvlogs2745

3y↑2

Fantastic Version. God Bless.

@diannadiossi1244

2y↑1

This was beautiful!

@davidfuentes4360

6y↑3

wonderful performance!

@soniaray7166

2y↑1

Love this song. The original 1973 version will always be my favorite. This version is way too aggressive for me.

@davidleigh443

39w

AnnaMaria was excellent. I really like Robin Lamont version. Both singers do a great job.

@Woody615

5y↑3

Looking closely, even this video is a mash up of various takes. Excellent job with the singing. I wonder why Equity regulations dictate that the entire album be completed in only one recording session? Seems rather draconian.

@djm5699

34w

Nice - sung beautifully

@blackiegaxton6786

6y↑31

Literally obsessed with this song

@aidaalmendral5349

1y↑1

Awesome 👏👏👏🤩…!!!

@daleginaplemons1984

41w

A great rendition of a classic that is quite doctrinally sound.

@Bmwguy2011

5y↑2

Wow. Angelic, beautiful voice.

@laney50w

8y↑1

Love the original version better, however, I have to admit, these kids have some excellent vocal harmony skills, here! I like the way the original version builds up. Whereas, this version gets straight to the point. Just my 2c Still a good version

@su....

4y↑2

beautiful! and they look like they were having such fun

@user-mx5ub9zf1k

26w

This is a slightly different arrangement (esp. background harmonies) from the original movies, but also good in its own way.

@jasmineoparowski427

5y↑2

You kids have incredibable, your all amazing singers, I did this in 1973 I loved doing it then, and I love your way now, YOU ALL ROCK

@Rabbitburnx

4y↑1

Absolutely Wonderful

@ammittei

11y↑2

Pure genius

@Jitiy2012

10y↑5

Wow! Just awesome. I like it better than the original. The original was a hit when I was a child. I love having this song stuck in my mind all day, it's like a continual prayer to the Lord. Thanks.