May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
Day One
Chely Wright Lyrics
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Opened up the blinds and there was the sun
Now, this ain't just another day
It's the hardest one I've ever faced
[Chorus]
Minute by minute, tear by tear
If I can hang on and just be strong
The hurtin' won't end, it's only just begun
But I'll get over you, if I can make it through
Day one
I'll jump head-first into my work
If I stay busy, maybe it won't hurt
Anything to forget you're gone
And keep the time from draggin' on
[Chorus]
Someday I'll look back on it all
And thank God my heart survived the fall
Chorus
Minute by minute, I'll be hangin' on
But I'll get over you, if I can make it through
Day one
Yeah, I'll get over you, if I can only make it through
Day one
The lyrics of Chely Wright's song "Day One" seem to be about coping with heartbreak and moving forward in the aftermath of a painful breakup. The singer wakes up in the morning, acknowledging that it's a new day, but also recognizing that the day ahead is going to be incredibly difficult. The chorus, "Minute by minute, tear by tear / If I can hang on and just be strong / tomorrow will be here / The hurtin' won't end, it's only just begun / But I'll get over you, if I can make it through / Day one," conveys the idea that there is a long road ahead, and the breakup has caused immense pain that may not end soon. However, the singer is determined to push through, taking each minute as it comes and seeking distractions to keep from dwelling on the pain. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that it won't be an easy path, but she will ultimately be able to survive and move on, looking back on the experience as a learning opportunity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Day One" are a testament to the human ability to persevere in the face of heartbreak. They contain a message of hope, as the singer is able to look toward the future even in the midst of immense emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this mornin', put the coffee on
Begins her day as usual with hope and a new beginning
Opened up the blinds and there was the sun
Witnessing the sun after a long time gives her a ray of hope
Now, this ain't just another day
This day is different and difficult compared to other days
It's the hardest one I've ever faced
Facing this day requires extra strength to overcome compared to all the other hard days in the past
Minute by minute, tear by tear
She is struggling and weeping every moment
If I can hang on and just be strong
If she can endure and hold on with strength
Tomorrow will be here
A belief that a new day will soon come
The hurtin' won't end, it's only just begun
The pain will stay and continue for a while
But I'll get over you, if I can make it through
She believes she can move on if she can overcome this tough day
Minute by minute, tear by tear
Again, she is struggling and weeping every moment
If I stay busy, maybe it won't hurt
She is engaging herself in some work to distract her from the pain
Anything to forget you're gone
She wants to do anything to forget you've left her
And keep the time from draggin' on
Busy herself to keep from feeling time drags on too slowly
Someday I'll look back on it all
She hopes that someday she can look back at this and see how far she has come
And thank God my heart survived the fall
She will be grateful for her heart's resilience and strength after going through this difficult time
Minute by minute, I'll be hangin' on
She'll continue holding on every moment
Yeah, I'll get over you, if I can only make it through
Reiterating her belief that she'll eventually move on, but she needs to overcome this day first
Day one
The first day of her journey towards healing
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARV GREEN, WENDELL MOBLEY, WENDELL LEE MOBLEY
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