West Coast singer/songwriter Caitlin Crosby first established herself as a … Read Full Bio ↴West Coast singer/songwriter Caitlin Crosby first established herself as a television actress before merging toward a music career in her early 20s. Raised in Hollywood, CA, she began playing in youth groups and church bands during junior high school, citing Sheryl Crow, Paula Abdul, Amy Grant, and the C+C Music Factory as her main influences. Also a fan of movies, she practiced with and memorized the soundtracks of Beaches and Sister Act. It was her acting talent, however, that landed her a place in Hollywood's entertainment world, and Crosby soon earned roles in Malcolm in the Middle, American Dreams, That's So Raven, Living with Fran, That Seventies Show, Carnival Knowledge, Seventh Heaven, and Truth or Dare.

After Caitlin Crosby was featured in advertising campaign for Levi's jeans, she began to focus increasingly on music. Producers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Ty Stevens, and Track & Field worked with the budding songwriter, whose mix of soul, folk, and pop/rock was also shaped by co-writers like Brian Wilson, William Fitzsimmons, Curtis Peoples, Plain White T's, and Josh Hoge. Although she continued to appear in films (including the Danny DeVito movie No Place Like Home, for which she played the lead role), Crosby's voice and songcraft earned her a record deal, and she worked alongside producer Marshall Altman on her 2009 debut.

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Just Another Day
Caitlin Crosby Lyrics

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Sunset, three o'clock in the morning,
Washed up, heads are turning
They say it's beautiful, in your skin and bones,
You're no one if you're still unknown

(Who) just a little bit prettier
(Who) just a little more popular
(Who) just a little bit richer

(Who) just a little messed up

(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
Lost in the city of angels
(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
Cause they got, they got, they got a spell on me
(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
So I'm calling on heaven, to sail me free, to sail me free, to set me free

Fifteen, standing on a corner,
Somebody's gonna pay you so you act a little older
They say you're beautiful, so you get in their car
They say they love you, but they don't know who you are

(Who) just a little bit dirtier
(Who) just a little bit flirtier
(Who) just a little bit skinnier
(Who) just a little messed up

(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
Lost in the city of angels
(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
Cause they got, they got, they got a spell on me
(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
So I'm calling on heaven, to sail me free, to sail me free, to set me free

So I'm staying up all night,
Underneath the Hollywood Sign
Who's got a prayer for me?
Yeah, who's got a prayer for me?

Just a little bit longer,
We'll be a little bit stronger,
And just a little bit brighter, brighter

(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
Lost in the city of angels
(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
Cause they got, they got, they got a spell on me

(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
So I'm calling on heaven, to sail me free, to sail me free, to sail me free, to set me free

Overall Meaning

The song, "Just Another Day" by Caitlin Crosby, speaks about the struggle to be known and loved in a city known for its facade and glamour, Los Angeles. The lyrics capture the city's spell cast on its inhabitants, who strive to be a little bit prettier, a little more popular, and a little bit richer. The chorus, "just another day," conveys the mundanity and monotony of the struggle for recognition in a city that is all about appearances.

The verses of the song narrate stories of young women who are lured into a dangerous world of prostitution, seeking validation at any cost. The lyrics describe the seductive power of those who prey on their hopes and dreams and the devastating consequences of the choices they make.

The song concludes with a plea to be set free from this cycle of superficiality and a call for guidance and support from a higher power. The verses and choruses of the song express the themes of vulnerability, the constant search for validation in a superficial world, and the yearning for a deeper connection with oneself and others.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunset, three o'clock in the morning,
It's very early in the morning, but the beautiful sunset still shines on.

Washed up, heads are turning
People can't help but notice the singer, even though they're feeling a little down on themselves.

They say it's beautiful, in your skin and bones,
Some people find beauty in the rawness and natural state of a person.

You're no one if you're still unknown
If you're not known by others, then you may feel like you don't matter.

(Who) just a little bit prettier
The artist is asking who is just slightly more physically attractive.

(Who) just a little more popular
The singer is asking who has just a bit more social clout.

(Who) just a little bit richer
The singer is asking who has just a little bit more money.

(Who) just a little messed up
The artist is asking who is just a little bit more troubled.

(Just another day, just another day, just another day.)
The artist is acknowledging that this is just another typical day in their life.

Lost in the city of angels
The artist feels lost in the city of Los Angeles, which is also known as the City of Angels.

Cause they got, they got, they got a spell on me
There's something about the city and its influence that's captivating the singer, making them feel entranced.

So I'm calling on heaven, to sail me free, to sail me free, to set me free
The artist is asking for divine help to break free from the hold that the city has on them.

Fifteen, standing on a corner,
The singer is remembering a time from when they were fifteen years old, standing on a street corner.

Somebody's gonna pay you so you act a little older
The singer is remembering how they were approached by someone who wanted to pay them for something and how they felt like they needed to act more mature to get the money.

They say you're beautiful, so you get in their car
The singer was convinced to get in a car with someone because they were told they were beautiful.

They say they love you, but they don't know who you are
The artist is realizing that the people they encountered didn't really love them for who they are as a person.

(Who) just a little bit dirtier
The artist is asking who is just a bit more unclean or unkempt.

(Who) just a little bit flirtier
The singer is asking who is just a little bit more playful and charming with others.

(Who) just a little bit skinnier
The singer is asking who is just a bit thinner physically.

So I'm staying up all night,
The artist is choosing to stay up late when not everyone else is awake.

Underneath the Hollywood Sign
The artist is in the Hollywood area and is near the famous Hollywood sign.

Who's got a prayer for me?
The artist is asking if anyone has a prayer for them, looking for help and guidance.

Just a little bit longer,
The singer is holding on and asking for just a little bit more time to get through a tough time.

We'll be a little bit stronger,
The artist is hopeful that they and those around them will be a tiny bit stronger after facing the trials and emotions they are dealing with.

And just a little bit brighter, brighter
The singer is hoping for a brighter future, both literally in terms of sunlight and metaphorically in terms of their situation improving.

So I'm calling on heaven, to sail me free, to sail me free, to sail me free, to set me free
The singer repeats their request for divine intervention to help them break free from their current situation and find freedom.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAITLIN CROSBY, KRISTIAN OTTESTAD, JAMIE ALEXANDER HARTMAN

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