The band's original lineup consisted of Neil Young (vocals, guitar), Stephen Stills (vocals, guitar), Richie Furay (vocals, guitar), Bruce Palmer (bass) and Dewey Martin (drums). Palmer left the band in 1968 and was replaced by Jim Messina. The band's only Top 40 single, "For What It's Worth", was released in 1967. The band split in 1968. Despite lasting for under 25 months, the band was massively influential on many later folk rock and country rock artists and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
The band only released three albums in its short life, "Buffalo Springfield" (1966), "Buffalo Springfield Again" (1967) and "Last Time Around" (1968). "For What It's Worth", which peaked at #7 in early 1967, was the band's only Top 40 single in the United States. 1967's "Rock 'n' Roll Woman" came the closest to giving the band a second Top 40 entry, peaking at #44.
Stills and Young would go on to perform with David Crosby and Graham Nash in the hugely popular rock act Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young shortly after Buffalo Springfield's demise. Furay and Messina went on to found country-rock group Poco, before Furay embarked on his own solo career. After Messina left Poco, he formed Loggins and Messina with singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins.
On October 23 and 24, 2010, Young, Furay and Stills, along with drummer Joe Vitale and Rick Rosas (replacing the deceased Dewey Martin and Bruce Palmer, respectively) reunited for two performances for the Bridge Schools Benefit concert in Mountain View, California.
The band played six concerts starting in Oakland, CA, on June 1, 2011, followed by dates in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, before moving on to play the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. A proposed full tour in 2012 never took place. On February 27, 2012, founder member Furay announced that the band was on indefinite hiatus.
Everydays
Buffalo Springfield Lyrics
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Every day's a killing time
Sun coming up outside
No men are born this time
Saturday's child stays home
Nothing to say so long
[Chorus]
Another day
Well, well, well
Another day
Grocery store, ten bucks
Just making change for plastic cherries
Up in a tree, jaybird
Laughing at me, no word
Everyone looks, you can't see
We can't be ignored easily
[Chorus]
Soft within the wayward things
Like ecstasy
The sound of trees
Most anything
What a baby sees
Beautiful face, alright
Many a place, out of sight
Old woman there with red shoes
One million balloons, all used
Drive over hills, forget your fear
Getting it out of second gear
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Everydays" by Buffalo Springfield seems to be an observation of the mundane aspects of life and the passing of time. The lyrics describe a collection of everyday moments, such as saying goodbye, going to the grocery store, and driving over hills with no real destination. The line "Every day's a killing time" could be interpreted as a reflection on the idea of each day being another step closer to death, or the idea that life can feel repetitive and unfulfilling at times.
The chorus of the song repeatedly states "Another day," which further emphasizes the sense of monotony and routine. However, the use of the phrase "Well, well, well" before the repetition could also suggest a sense of resignation or acceptance of this reality. The verse about the "soft within the wayward things" and "what a baby sees" could be seen as a reminder to find beauty and joy in the small things, even amidst the daily grind.
Overall, the lyrics to "Everydays" may seem simple on the surface, but the song offers a contemplative reflection on the passing of time and the cyclical nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the sad goodbyes
Observing the sorrowful departures
Every day's a killing time
Every day feels like a bleak period when one is waiting for something to come
Sun coming up outside
The beginning of a new day
No men are born this time
This time period is not giving birth to men of moral or intellectual worth
Saturday's child stays home
The child born on Saturday lacks enthusiasm or energy for social interactions
Nothing to say so long
Parting with nothing to say
[Chorus]
Refrain - Another day like any other
Grocery store, ten bucks
A trivial transaction of exchanging money for plastic fruit at a grocery store
Just making change for plastic cherries
Simply providing the appropriate amount of currency for plastic fruit
Up in a tree, jaybird
A jaybird singing a tune from a bird's eye view
Laughing at me, no word
The jaybird's soundless laughter toward a person
Everyone looks, you can't see
Others look at you but can't seem to truly see you
We can't be ignored easily
We are not easy to be overlooked
[Chorus]
Refrain - Another day like any other
Soft within the wayward things
Finding comfort within the wayward things of life
Like ecstasy
Like a feeling of overwhelming happiness and joy
The sound of trees
The peaceful sound created by trees
Most anything
nearly everything
What a baby sees
Viewing the world like a baby would
Beautiful face, alright
A face of beauty and worth
Many a place, out of sight
Many places hidden from view
Old woman there with red shoes
An elderly woman sporting red shoes
One million balloons, all used
A million balloons that have already been enjoyed
Drive over hills, forget your fear
Driving over hills and letting go of one's fear
Getting it out of second gear
Picking up speed in order to overcome obstacles
[Chorus: x2]
Refrain - Another day like any other
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN STILLS
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