Day To Day
When pop music began, most artists spent a week or two recording and mixing… Read Full Bio ↴When pop music began, most artists spent a week or two recording and mixing an album. Chris Bryan just spent 16 months recording "The Sum of my Habits". Apparently, it's difficult to find time for the studio when you're finishing up college and student teaching. "The majority of the material for this album was created while grading essays and drinking red wine," Bryan admits. "I would give somebody a B+ and then run to my bedroom to write down a melody". Bryan, a Hope College graduate, is somewhat beside himself with the knowledge that he spent 60,000 dollars on a college degree - an arguably unnecessary piece of paper for a touring musician - but Chris says he feels at least a "little bit" smarter. In his third year in Michigan at Hope College, Chris recorded his first album, "Shades of Blue," with longtime friend and producer, Nick Sleik. Unfortunately, with a full load of college classes, they were burdened with the inability to fully promote it. Fortunately, good music has a way of getting heard. The album soon sold in all 50 states, and the reviews from the press couldn't have been better. He was dubbed, "The next John Mayer," by Plugged-In-Music, received a four-star rating from "Discovering Artists," and "Impact Sites" recognized him as "a name you will be hearing a lot of in the music world for years to come". Now, with the release of his sophomore effort, "The Sum of my Habits," Chris Bryan has further proven himself to be a major force among singer/songwriters. Delicately balancing between jazz, pop, and blues, Bryan has blended a variety of musical genres and created a truly unique sound. "I felt like Shades of Blue was my attempt to prove to the world that I can be clever," Bryan claims. "Like the line: 'The future's just erasable history' (quoting "Day to Day"), that's clever. But it doesn't carry much emotional content with it. The interpretation of the line sort of ends right there - it's cut and dry. I feel like I'm done trying to prove to the world that I can write clever lines with quick rhyme schemes. Music isn't supposed to be a puzzle, it's supposed to express the truth about my place in the world and how I feel about that particular place. Now, I'm not saying that I don't try to write anything with wit, or that rhyme schemes aren't important, because I do and they are, but the reason I'm so pleased with "The Sum of my Habits," is that the material is more earnest, straightforward, and heartfelt. These songs are a true expression of my habits - the way I interact with my life emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The title of the album is actually borrowed from Aristotle," Bryan reveals. "In some of my reading I came across an Aristotelian statement which argued that a man's character is simply 'the sum of his habits'. I like that. Someone can talk the day away about who they want to be and what their future holds, but in actuality, we're just the sum of our habits. I wanted to address this issue head-on with the new album. I wanted each song to be an insight into my character - my thoughts, my dreams, my fears, and consequently, my habits." The album is packed with emotionally charged material, from "Seasons" - a quiet prayer for change, to "Thousand Times Goodbye" - a painfully honest description of the difficulties in letting go of a relationship. The 16 months of tireless work have resulted in an incredibly revealing and personal collection of songs that show a well developed talent for imagery and metaphor, as well as a performer's charm. With the strength of this new album and the nationwide recognition Chris Bryan is gaining, it seems inevitable that people will be more than satisfied in making "The Sum of my Habits" one of their favorite listening habits. (www.myspace.com/kidronmusic)

Day To Day
Chris Bryan Lyrics


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We've been thinking about this path we're on
So far it's autopilot our way to 21
We could interface for lack of space, no need to yell
But I'm not worried, I'm sure that time will tell

Tangled in the ties of mystery
Illumined by the words you say
The future's just erasable history
So I'm living day to day
Always

It seems I've jumped in water-covered life
We'd watch a sunrise, stop, and press rewind
Well I might not show, but you should know I'm thinking of
Finger painting the colors of your love
And I know in my soul you will show where to go

I question everything that I see
Lean on every word you say
The future's just erasable history
So I'm living day to day
Always

You know I'm trying hard
To learn to play my cards
Close in hand, like not-covered children
With nowhere to stay
It's midnight in Boston, let's go anyway
Each day is your chorus, each years is my rhyme
I think I can love you all that time

We've been thinking about this path we're on
So far its autopilot our way to 21
We could interface for lack of space, no need to yell
But I'm not worried, I'm sure that time will tell

Tangled in the ties of mystery
Illumined by the words you say




The future's just erasable history
So I'm living day to day

Overall Meaning

The song "Day To Day" by Chris Bryan is a reflection on the uncertainties of life and the need to live in the present. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that they have been on autopilot, cruising through life without much thought about where they are going. They realize that they need to think more deeply about their path and consider their options. The phrase "interface for lack of space" suggests that the singer feels disconnected from others, as though they are lacking the physical and emotional space to connect with others. However, the line "I'm not worried, I'm sure that time will tell" shows that the singer is optimistic about the future and believes that they will eventually find their way.


The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty and searching for direction. The line "tangled in the ties of mystery" implies that there are many unknown factors that are influencing the singer's life. However, the words of a loved one provide illumination and hope. The singer acknowledges that the future is always changing and that it's impossible to predict what will happen. Instead of worrying about the future, they choose to live day to day and embrace each moment as it comes. Despite the challenges they face, the singer is determined to keep moving forward and to continue to follow their heart.


Line by Line Meaning

We've been thinking about this path we're on
We are contemplating the direction our lives are headed


So far it's autopilot our way to 21
Our lives have been on cruise control up to this point


We could interface for lack of space, no need to yell
We can communicate without raising our voices due to being in close proximity


But I'm not worried, I'm sure that time will tell
I am not anxious, I believe that the future will reveal itself in due time


Tangled in the ties of mystery
Entwined in the complexities of the unknown


Illumined by the words you say
Enlightened by the things you vocalize


The future's just erasable history
The future is malleable and can be altered like the past


So I'm living day to day
I am taking life as it comes, embracing each moment as it appears


Always
Consistently living in the present


It seems I've jumped in water-covered life
Life feels like I have taken a plunge into a body of water


We'd watch a sunrise, stop, and press rewind
We enjoy revisiting beautiful moments from the past


Well I might not show, but you should know I'm thinking of
I may not express it outwardly, but I am pondering


Finger painting the colors of your love
Expressing the hues of the emotions of love through an artful outlet


And I know in my soul you will show where to go
In my intuition, I trust that you will guide me towards the right path


I question everything that I see
Doubtful of all that is observable


Lean on every word you say
I rely on each word that you utter


It's midnight in Boston, let's go anyway
Even though it's late, let's still embark on our journey


Each day is your chorus, each years is my rhyme
You are the highlight of each day, while I am the author of each year


I think I can love you all that time
I believe that I can love you for eternity




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