Davis was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but he relocated with his family to Chicago at the age of two. Seven years later he had lost his sight. In his early years Davis backed Merline Johnson, and by his mid-twenties he was a well known and reliable accompanying pianist. Between 1937 and 1942, Davis recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Tampa Red, Merline Johnson, and others, playing on many recordings of that time. He also waxed several efforts of his own, using his own lightweight voice.
After playing on various earlier recording sessions with him, in the 1940s Davis teamed up with Lonnie Johnson. Recording later on his own, "No Mail Today" (1949) became a minor hit for Davis. Most of Doctor Clayton's later recordings featured Davis on piano.
He toured Europe with Broonzy in 1952, the first blues pianist to do so. In later years Davis toured and recorded frequently in Europe, where he enjoyed a higher profile than in his homeland.
Davis died in his adopted home town of Chicago, at the age of 71, in October 1985.
The Day Will Come
Blind John Davis Lyrics
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When you gonna regreat
Too many wrongs you did to me
Yes the day will come, wait and see
When you wanted just why
You treated me so shameboly
Your love belongs to me
Goodbye and bye, you got to fly
That we could not agree
Yes the day will come, when you agree
From my love and whats more
Yes are my words, then that day will come
Honey baby, oh baby, that day will come
The lyrics of Blind John Davis's song "The Day Will Come" tell a story of a person who has been wronged by someone they loved, but now that person will regret their actions. The singer of the song is certain that the day will come when the person who hurt them will realize the mistake they made and regret what they did. The lyrics suggest that the person who did wrong will try to understand why they treated the singer so poorly, but by then it will be too late because the singer has already moved on.
The repetition of the phrase "Yes the day will come" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's confidence that their prediction will come true. The lyrics also suggest that the singer's love for the person who hurt them was so strong that they are willing to let them go, but they will always have a place in their heart. The overall tone of the song is melancholic, but there is also a sense of empowerment as the singer declares that they will not be held back by the person who hurt them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes the day will come, honey babe
There will be a day in the future when you will regret your actions, my dear
When you gonna regret
You will eventually come to regret the mistakes you made
Too many wrongs you did to me
You have hurt me deeply with your actions, and it feels like there are too many to count
Yes the day will come, wait and see
I know that a day will come when you will see the error of your ways
When you wanted just why
You will question yourself and wonder why you ever treated me so poorly
You treated me so shameboly
Your treatment of me was shameful and hurtful
The words are time, I believe
I have faith that my words will hold true and you will come to regret your actions
Your love belongs to me
Despite everything, you still love me and I know it
Goodbye and bye, you got to fly
Our time together has come to an end and you must move on
That we could not agree
We were not able to see eye to eye on our relationship and it has led to our separation
Yes the day will come, when you agree
One day you will acknowledge the harm you caused me and regret it
From my love and whats more
You will regret your actions even more when you realize how much love you have lost
Yes are my words, then that day will come
I stand by my words and I am sure that you will come to regret hurting me
Honey baby, oh baby, that day will come
My love, that day will come when you finally see the gravity of your mistakes
Contributed by Nicholas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.