One More Day
Clayton Kennedy Nils Brown Sean Dagher John Giffen David Gossage Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
One more day
Wer's homeward bound tommorow, Johny
One more day
Only one more day, me Johnny
One more day
Oh, rock and roll me over
Don't you hear the old man growlin', Johnny
One more day
Don't you hear the mate a howlin', Johnny
One more day
Only one more day, me Johnny
One more day
Oh, rock and roll me over
One more day
Oh don't you hear the caps'n pawling
One more day
Don't you hear the pilot bawlin', Johnny
One mor Day
Only one more day, me Johnny
One more day
Oh, rock and roll me over
One more day
Only one mor day a-howlin', Johnny
One more day
Can't you hear the judies callin'
One more day
Only one more day, me Johnny
One more day
Oh, rock and roll me over
One more day
Only one more da a-furlin', Johnny
One more day
Only one more day a cursin'
Sing it!
One more day
Only one more day, me Johnny
One more day
Oh, rock and roll me over
One more day
No more gales or heavy weather, Johnny
One more day
Only one more day together, boys
one more day
Only one more day, me Johnny
One more day
Oh, rock and roll me over
One more day
The lyrics of the song "One More Day" by Clayton Kennedy, Nils Brown, Sean Dagher, John Giffen, and David Gossage depict the anticipation of a group of sailors who are about to reach their destination after a long journey at sea. The repetition of the phrase "One more day" throughout the song reinforces the idea of the sailors expecting to arrive at their destination soon, and the constant references to sounds such as "the old man growlin'," "the mate howlin'," and "the captain pawling" create a lively and immersive atmosphere.
The use of the phrase "rock and roll me over" implies a sense of excitement and urgency, suggesting that the sailors are looking forward to a lively celebration upon their arrival. Additionally, the repetition of the phrase "me Johnny" throughout the song may be a reference to a fellow sailor or a term of endearment among the crew.
Overall, "One More Day" conveys the sense of camaraderie and anticipation among sailors at sea, and the excitement that comes with finally reaching their destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, have you heard the news, me Johnny
Have you received the message, Johnny?
One more day
Just one day remaining
Wer's homeward bound tommorow, Johny
We will be heading back home tomorrow, Johnny
Only one more day, me Johnny
Just one day left, Johnny
Oh, rock and roll me over
Move me energetically
Don't you hear the old man growlin', Johnny
Can you not hear the senior man's sounds, Johnny?
Don't you hear the mate a howlin', Johnny
Do you not hear the colleague screaming, Johnny?
Oh, rock and roll me over
Move me energetically
Oh don't you hear the caps'n pawling
Do you not hear the captain's noise?
Don't you hear the pilot bawlin', Johnny
Can you not hear the pilot shouting, Johnny?
Can't you hear the judies callin'
Do you not hear the judges calling?
Only one more day, me Johnny
Just one more day left, Johnny
Oh, rock and roll me over
Move me energetically
Only one mor day a-howlin', Johnny
Only one more day of screaming, Johnny
Only one more da a-furlin', Johnny
Just one more day of rolling, Johnny
Only one more day a cursin'
Just one more day of using bad language
Sing it!
Express it!
No more gales or heavy weather, Johnny
No more strong winds or adverse weather, Johnny
Only one more day together, boys
Just one more day for us to be together, boys
Oh, rock and roll me over
Move me energetically
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.