In listening to the album, it is obvious Gokey has a strong sense of who he is as an artist and what he wants to say to his audience. There’s a focus and a sense of purpose rarely found on a debut disc. “It’s country, but it has a little different edge,” says the Milwaukee native. “I want to create my own fingerprint, and I want my music to say something. I want to have an emotional connection, but at the same time, I want to make people just have a good time, make them want to dance, have fun and party. I wanted to throw all those emotions in that CD, and I feel like I accomplished that.”
During his tenure on American Idol, Gokey impressed the judges with his versatility as he performed hits by The Temptations, Carrie Underwood, Michael Jackson and Rascal Flatts, among others. As he continued to rise through the ranks of Idol hopefuls, it became increasingly clear that Gokey was blessed with a voice that could sing any style of music and turn any song into a compelling moment. So why did he choose a career as a country artist? “I felt like I could be myself,” he says matter-of-factly, and admits he got some career advice from someone he respected. “Randy Travis was a mentor for American Idol, and he asked me, ‘Have you thought about country? You really need to, because people would love you and the amount of soul that you could bring to country. You bring a uniqueness to it.’”
Gokey is still somewhat surprised and humbled by the encouragement he got from one of his musical idols, and says the overall American Idol experience helped him define who is as an artist. “As the show progressed, I started to find myself and started to hone in on who I want to be, what I want to be, and what I want to represent,” Gokey relates. “The thing that I identified with the most was the message. When I sing, I want to sing something passionately, and I want to sing something that has a lot of meaning to me. I always found that in country. I want to be known as a country singer the rest of my life.”
Gokey’s life before American Idol embodies the themes that populate the country music lexicon, from his humble roots in a poor but loving family to his hard-working days as a truck driver to the loss of the person most dear to him: his wife, Sophia. Life has prepared Danny Gokey to sing country music.
Born the fifth of six children, Danny grew up in a family that was often short on cash, but long on love and encouragement. His parents were music fans and introduced their children to a variety of sounds including Motown, jazz, and country. “My first CD was Wynonna Judd, and I loved it. I love her,” Gokey gushes. “She had this soul that went into it, and you just felt the music when it played, and the first single that I bought in my life was Tim McGraw’s ‘Don’t Take the Girl.’ I listened to that song, and it made me want to cry. Vince Gill is another one of my favorites.”
Like many artists before him, from the legendary Aretha Franklin to Platinum-selling rock band Switchfoot, Gokey can trace his musical roots to the church. While working in the music departments at two different churches, Gokey also logged hard days as a trucker. “I drove an eighteen wheeler semi-truck, a big rig,” he says. “I liked it actually. Was it what I wanted to settle with for the rest of my life? No, because music was where my passion was.”
His wife encouraged Danny to give American Idol a shot, but just a month before the audition, Sophia died unexpectedly after what should have been a routine heart surgery. The couple had been high school sweethearts, and Danny was devastated. He found solace and healing in music. “Music was the key place where I would go, and I would let the sorrow come out, let the tears just roll. Some music I would listen to had a determination in it, and I resolved that this is not going to be the thing that destroys me for the rest of my life. It can be turned into a building block, and I can become a better person for it. Music brought healing. That’s how I got through and still get through it today.”
Knowing firsthand the power of music, Gokey entered the studio determined to craft a debut album filled with songs that matter. “I definitely have something to say with this album, and I think people will recognize that,” he says. “Music was the catalyst that helped bring healing, a determination and a resolve. That’s why I want to do music. I want to bring that same hope. When my wife passed, I tried out for American Idol, and music brought me hope. It brought me a reason to live again. Now I want to bring that into my music.”
Working with producer Mark Bright, well known for his work with Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts, Gokey has crafted an album filled with memorable, meaningful songs, penned by some of the industry’s top songwriters. Veteran tunesmiths Marv Green and Kent Blazy penned the title track and first single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me.” It’s a buoyant look toward a brighter future, an optimistic anthem sure to be adopted by all who believe in better days ahead.
“I Still Believe” is a groove-oriented number co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. “It’s Only” is a powerful call to action that illustrates some of life’s challenges and encourages us to make a difference where we can. Penned by Tom Douglas and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, the song is a compelling ballad that demonstrates the range and emotional depth in Gokey’s soul-drenched voice.
“I Will Not Say Goodbye,” written by Lari White, Chuck Cannon and Vicky McGehee, is a poignant ballad that Gokey says he just had to record. “That song just totally represents what I felt when my wife passed away,” says Gokey, who has launched a charitable foundation, Sophia’s Heart, in his wife’s memory. “Sophia’s Heart got started because I wanted to keep her legacy alive.”
Though there are songs sure to make listeners stop in their tracks and examine their priorities, there are also several that will inspire fans to roll down the windows and sing along. “Life on Ya” and “Get Away” are infectious slices of fun, and “Crazy Not To” captures the exhilaration of falling in love. “You don’t want people to feel overwhelmed with one certain thing,” Gokey says of balancing the meatier songs with more fun fare. “You want them to experience different things, and I think we accomplished that. At one point, I said, ‘I want fun, fun songs!’ You want to be very balanced, and I feel like we did a good job at that. Sometimes I want to have fun just for no reason.”
Poignant, rowdy, thought-provoking and smile-inducing -- Danny Gokey’s debut album is all those things and so much more. It’s a reflection of life’s peaks and valleys from a young man well acquainted with both. “I’m very proud of this CD. Every song has something to say,” he relates. “We’re all human, and human beings are made up of so many different aspects. We want to be entertained, but we also want to be inspired, and music is a universal language.”
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New Day
Danny Gokey Lyrics
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Take on the morning like your soul's been remade
Roll down the windows, let your cares fly away
Good things are yours to claim, you don't have to wait
All across the sky
New mercies rise
And the future's bright
This is a new day
Everything bursting with hope
Coming alive this moment, moment
You've got a freedom (woo)
No looking back anymore
Open your eyes it's coming, coming
This is a new day
The old has gone away, the old has gone away
This is a new day (woo)
Don't let it slip away, don't let it slip away
Go on and reignite impossible dreams
Become the one you never thought you could be (woo)
All across the sky
New mercies rise
And the future's bright
Woah
This is a new day (come on)
Everything bursting with hope (woah)
Coming alive this moment, moment
You've got a freedom (you've got a freedom)
No looking back anymore (no looking back anymore)
Open your eyes it's coming, coming
This is a new day
The old has gone away, the old has gone away
This is a new day (ayy)
Don't let it slip away, don't let it slip away
This is a new day
The old has gone away, the old has gone away
This is a new day
Don't let it slip away, don't let it slip away
Love hasn't give up on you
Love hasn't give up on you
Love is making the old things new
Today and every single day
Love hasn't give up on you
Love hasn't give up on you
Love, yeah-yeah (one, two, three)
Ayy
A new day, a new day
Ah, ah, ah, ah
This is a new day
Everything bursting with hope
Coming alive this moment, moment (moment, moment)
You've got a freedom (you've got a freedom)
No looking back anymore (no looking back, oh)
Open your eyes it's coming, coming (woo)
This is a new day (yeah)
The old has gone away, the old has gone away
This is a new day (oh)
Don't let it slip away, don't let it slip away
This is a new day (ayy)
The old has gone away, the old has gone away
This is a new day (new day, new day)
Don't let it slip away, don't let it slip away
This is a new day
It's a new day
It's a new day
It's a new day
Yeah-yeah, yeah
It's a new day
It's a new day
It's a new day
The lyrics to Danny Gokey's song "New Day" convey a message of hope, renewal, and embracing new opportunities. The song encourages listeners to wake up each day with a fresh perspective, leaving behind the burdens of the past and looking toward a brighter future. The phrase "Take on the morning like your soul's been remade" suggests a sense of liberation and a fresh start. The lyrics also emphasize the idea that good things are within reach and that there is no need to wait for them.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the theme of new beginnings and seizing the day. It encourages listeners to embrace the present moment, leaving behind any regrets or hesitations. The repetition of the phrase "This is a new day" serves as a reminder to fully embrace the opportunities that each day brings, rather than letting them slip away. The lyrics also touch on the idea of pursuing dreams and becoming the person one never thought possible.
Overall, "New Day" is a song that inspires listeners to let go of the past, embrace the present, and look forward to a brighter future filled with hope, freedom, and new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up and breathe in deeper than yesterday
Start the day with a refreshed perspective and take a deep breath, leaving behind any worries or regrets from yesterday.
Take on the morning like your soul's been remade
Approach the new day with a renewed spirit and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.
Roll down the windows, let your cares fly away
Open yourself up to freedom and release any burdens or concerns, allowing them to be carried away.
Good things are yours to claim, you don't have to wait
Believe that positive things are within your reach and that you don't have to wait for them to come to you.
All across the sky
Throughout the entire world
New mercies rise
Fresh opportunities and blessings arise
And the future's bright
The future is filled with promise and positivity
This is a new day
Emphasizing that the current moment signifies a fresh start and a chance for growth
Everything bursting with hope
Every aspect of life is filled with optimism and potential
Coming alive this moment, moment
Feeling a sense of vitality and renewal in the present moment
You've got a freedom (woo)
You possess the freedom to make choices and pursue your aspirations
No looking back anymore
No longer dwelling on the past or holding onto regrets
Open your eyes it's coming, coming
Stay alert and aware as opportunities and good things are approaching
The old has gone away, the old has gone away
Letting go of the past, leaving behind old experiences or limitations
Don't let it slip away, don't let it slip away
Urging to hold onto and appreciate the new day rather than allowing it to pass unnoticed
Go on and reignite impossible dreams
Encouragement to revive and pursue goals or aspirations that may have seemed unattainable
Become the one you never thought you could be (woo)
Transform and grow into a version of yourself that surpasses your previous expectations or limitations
Love hasn't give up on you
Love, in various forms, still believes in and supports you
Love is making the old things new
Love has the power to bring freshness and renewal to past experiences or relationships
Today and every single day
Emphasizing that love is continuously present, offering support and hope each day
It's a new day
Highlighting the theme of embracing a fresh beginning and the opportunities it brings
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Colby Wedgeworth, Danny Gokey, Ethan Hulse
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@noahpeters4366
Isn’t it amazing how the happiness we have rubs off on others! That exactly what this video shows. We have an amazing opportunity to bless others. Let’s not lose it.
@kaylynbogatzki3242
I’ve got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart💜
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Hi
@tiffanyprobus6363
That's why we should try to spend time with people who are positive! ❤
@elisiadowning4129
Hey Kaetylyn, I remember that song. .
@Kevin-np6xw
Danny, it didn't take long for me to get hooked onto your music, bro. You're my favorite Christian artist and one of my heroes. God bless my brother!
@victoriacuadrado2836
So, so cool. Take it from a 69yr. old great grandmother. My spirit rejoices to see this generation honor our Lord.
@sherrylcovington262
I'm 66, just hearing this and it's on fire! 🔥 The message, the music, the moves....all of it! Putting Danny Gokey on repeat and I'm bout to dance all night! Yes Lord, it's a new day!
@Realkeifersutherland__
Hello, how are you today? It’s nice to meet you here.
@Dogsvlog101
It's unbelievable how God uses Danny Gokey's music to bring a smile on my face or help boost my mood and encouraging me!