Another Day
Bryan Adams/Jim Vallance Lyrics
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Can't recall the night before
Oh another day
Outside it's cold and damp
Unemployment cheque is spent
Yeah another day
You can't just let it go
Or try and work it out some other way
Some people never learn
My life ain't their concern
And nothing's gonna change come what may
Had a job but it fell through
Landlord says the rent is due
Oh another day
They say the best in life is free
But if you don't pay then you don't eat
Oh another day
I guess I'll never know
You can't just let it go
Or try to work it out some other way
Some people never learn
Their life ain't my concern
Ain't nothin' gonna change come what may
Grass looks greener on the other side
But I can't get there my hands are tied
And if I do don't be surprised
Oh gotta figure it out another day
Bryan Adams's song "Another Day" describes the struggles of an unemployed person who wakes up on the floor with no recollection of the previous night. The lyrics detail the singer's hardships, including not being able to pay rent or afford food. The song touches upon the notion of trying to work things out but ultimately realizing that some people never learn, and their lives are not the singer's concern. The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that nothing's going to change come what may, and one has to figure it out another day.
The lyrics of the song emit feelings of disillusionment, frustration, and despair. The opening line, "Woke up lyin' on the floor, can't recall the night before," creates a visual of someone who is clueless and struggling to keep it together. The use of "Another Day" repeatedly throughout the song reinforces the repetitive nature of life's challenges, the cycle of poverty and unemployment, and the singer's stagnancy.
The song has a slow tempo that adds to the melancholic mood of the lyrics. The backup vocals are harmony-driven, and the chorus is the highlight of the song, drawing attention to the singer's helplessness. The lyric's power lies in its honesty, simplicity, and familiarity. The song resonates with people who might identify with the struggles the singer faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up lyin' on the floor
Bryan Adams had a difficult night and woke up on the floor.
Can't recall the night before
Bryan Adams can't remember what happened the night before.
Oh another day
This is just another day for Bryan Adams filled with struggles.
Outside it's cold and damp
The weather is miserable outside.
Unemployment cheque is spent
Bryan Adams is struggling financially and has no income at the moment.
Yeah another day
This is just another difficult day for him.
Some people never know
Some people don't realize that they can't just let things go.
You can't just let it go
Bryan Adams knows that he can't just ignore his problems and hope they go away.
Or try and work it out some other way
He also knows that he can't keep trying to solve his problems in the same way if it's not working.
Some people never learn
There are some people who never learn this lesson.
My life ain't their concern
Bryan Adams realizes that not everyone cares about his problems.
And nothing's gonna change come what may
Bryan Adams has accepted that his situation may not improve.
Had a job but it fell through
Bryan Adams had a job but he lost it.
Landlord says the rent is due
He has to pay rent, but he can't afford it.
They say the best in life is free
Some people say that the best things in life are free.
But if you don't pay then you don't eat
However, if you don't have money, you can't even afford the basics.
I guess I'll never know
Bryan Adams doesn't know how to solve his problems.
Their life ain't my concern
He knows that other people may not care about his problems.
Ain't nothin' gonna change come what may
He has accepted that nothing may change no matter what he does.
Grass looks greener on the other side
Bryan Adams thinks that other people's lives look better than his own.
But I can't get there my hands are tied
He doesn't have the resources to improve his life.
And if I do don't be surprised
If he does somehow improve his life, it would be unexpected.
Oh gotta figure it out another day
Bryan Adams knows that he has to keep trying to find a solution to his problems the next day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Adams
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