Day By Day
Company/Robin Lamont Lyrics
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Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Oh
Day by day
Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day
Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day by day by day
The lyrics in "Day by Day" by Robin Lamont, are a prayer seeking direction and guidance from God. The persona of the song pleads with God to help them see and love Him more clearly and dearly. They also ask for the ability to follow more nearly, which implies a sense of wanting to be closer, to take necessary steps to be led by God, to understand His will and have faith through the journey.
The repetition of the lyrics adds emphasis to the message, expressing a deep yearning for a closer connection with God. Additionally, the use of "Day by Day" could represent a journey, where the persona seeks to faithfully be led and guided slowly, one day at a time.
Overall, "Day by Day" is a prayerful hymn full of faith, humility and surrender, which seeks to inspire others to seek and follow the guidance of God in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day
Every day without fail
Day by day
Every day without fail
Oh, Dear Lord
I address God
Three things I pray
There are three things I ask for
To see thee more clearly
To have a clearer understanding of God's presence
Love thee more dearly
To have a stronger feeling of love towards God
Follow thee more nearly
To follow God as closely as possible
Day by day
Every day without fail
Oh
Expressing strong emotion or realization
Day by day
Every day without fail
Day by day
Every day without fail
Oh, Dear Lord
I address God
Three things I pray
There are three things I ask for
To see thee more clearly
To have a clearer understanding of God's presence
Love thee more dearly
To have a stronger feeling of love towards God
Follow thee more nearly
To follow God as closely as possible
Day by day
Every day without fail
Day by day
Every day without fail
Oh, Dear Lord
I address God
Three things I pray
There are three things I ask for
To see thee more clearly
To have a clearer understanding of God's presence
Love thee more dearly
To have a stronger feeling of love towards God
Follow thee more nearly
To follow God as closely as possible
Day by day
Every day without fail
Day by day
Every day without fail
Oh, Dear Lord
I address God
Three things I pray
There are three things I ask for
To see thee more clearly
To have a clearer understanding of God's presence
Love thee more dearly
To have a stronger feeling of love towards God
Follow thee more nearly
To follow God as closely as possible
Day by day
Every day without fail
Day by day by day by day
Emphasizing the routine and regularity of this prayer
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Michael Tebelak, Stephen Lawrence Schwartz
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Sid Pheasant
It's a great comment, and John, and one that for example might apply to Robert Powell or Jim Caviezel, who both played Jesus. Powell had a "complex" situation for years after, perhaps through to today, as he did sort of get it while doing it, but also wanted to keep working aftewards and not be type-cast. The Polish actor Piotr Adamczyk played his compatriot Pope John Paul II in 2 movies and really seemed to be like him - a problem for the actor who was keen to play comedy roles, and for example to pursue crude humour from time to time. In each case, the actors are doing a job, which takes a long time (with re-shoots) and is hard, at times tedious work. It would be hard (though surely not impossible) to acquire, maintain and retain for longer periods spirituality on that basis, even if we do seem to see itwhen Robin looks at Victor as they sing "Day by Day".
But then we are the audience, and we see (and "see") what they don't!
The beloved Holy Spirit is enigmatic (as Jesus told us) and active, but for Him the life-versus-art boundary is very blurred. But of course He wants to inject God's meaning and love and truth and mercy; and inspires artists in that direction. But the beneficiaries may or may not be participants in the film-making (who may not even realise the transcendance they are achieving). It is entirely possible that Schwartz in his play at least (even David Greene in the movie) wanted to parody and play games with The New Testament, but of course the Spirit will NOT permit that, at least not in a piece of art that helps God work His purpose out. This is after all a movie in which Jesus and Disciples are clowns who naturally do zany and silly things, as well as various 1970s-type things. It would be easy for it to achieve nothing much at all...
But what is the overall impression? For millions of us divine, moving, thrilling, a source of joy and religious inspiration. People turn to Jesus, and stay with Jesus, because of it.
It may well be that Shakespeare was reached by the Holy Spirit too, even though his plays are not very overtly religious. But still, in Henry V he wrote:
O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention. A kingdom for a stage, princes to act, and monarchs to behold the swelling scene!
(the Holy Spirit can take the form of fire, and if we ascend the brightest heaven we transcend into divinity)
"But pardon, and gentles all, the flat unraised spirits that have dared on this unworthy scaffold to bring forth so great an object: can this cockpit hold the vasty fields of France? or may we cram within this wooden "O" the very casques rhat did affright the air at Agincourt?
(interesting that Shakespeare recognised that actors might also be spirits who COULD be raised - and of course the raiser of artistic spirits is the Holy Spirit
"O, pardon! since a crooked figure may attest in little place a million; and let us, ciphers to this great accompt, on your imaginary forces work"
The actors in "Godspell" were - at minimum - ciphers (numbers) in the great accompt (account), and they were pretty good at working on our imaginary forces. Through the Holy Spirit, Christianity benefited, new people became Christians out in the real world. But not necessarily those who "put on that play"
paulleduc93
I've been looking a long time for interviews with someone, anyone from the cast of the movie Godspell. I'm just so glad it was Robin. You scored a great interview.
Pat Über TV
THANKS Paul! Pure luck and the loveliness of the greatest DAY BY DAY veteran!
Pastel Skies
Robin Lamont put Day by Day on the longevity map. The song has a similar style and time frame reminiscent of Carole King, who was still riding the airwaves of Tapestry.
Michael Jones
I have been playing "Day By Day" over and over, as it is stuck in my head. What a great voice! I also love the lyrics. I think most young men of the time found Robin..."captivating". :-)
Pat Über TV
She's so humble about that aspect of her admiration. Add me to the list. Thanks for watching.
Ben Dover
This is great. Always wondered what happened to her and where she is now. Always loved her voice. Thanks for this upload Pat.
Sinjin
I concur.
Pat Über TV
@Cyberpolo Cheers to you!
Cyberpolo
Same here pal. Watched Godspell couple of weeks ago and remembered the crush I had with Robin in the 80s when I watched the movie, jeje. Great, charming movie by the way. Loved to see the good ol New York and the towers. Cheers
Pat Über TV
Thank YOU Ben, she's a treasure.