David Usher was born in Oxford to an ethnic Thai Buddhist, artist Samphan Usher and a Jewish Montrealer, Dan Usher, who is an economist at Queen's University.[1] He has relocated to Malaysia, New York, California and Thailand since early childhood before his family settled in Kingston, Ontario. He attended high school at Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
Attending university at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Usher joined Moist in 1993 and their 1994 debut release, Silver, went quadruple platinum in Canada. As the lead singer of the band, he shot to stardom with his soulful voice and vaguely exotic good looks.
After Moist's multi-platinum follow-up, Creature, was released in 1996, David took some time during the band's hiatus to record his debut solo album, Little Songs, released in 1998. That same year he married photographer and actress Sabrina Reeves, with whom he is still living. Together they have a daughter, Coco, who was born on January 12, 2003.
After recording the album Mercedes 5 and Dime with Moist, he revived his solo career again, releasing the highly successful Morning Orbit in the summer 2001. It contains the hit single "Black Black Heart". In 2003, he released another solo album entitled Hallucinations, which matched the amount of major label albums he had recorded with Moist.
In 2005, he surpassed that number with the release of If God Had Curves. The album had a resemblance to his first solo effort Little Songs, as it is dominantly an acoustic album. This album also featured a collaboration with Tegan Quin, on the track "Hey Kids".
2007 David and family have moved back to Montreal, Canada and David's embarking on a tour in September/October and November 2007.
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Love Will Save The Day
David Usher Lyrics
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So those drugs that got us high
Was the thoughts of revolution
They've been poisoning my mind
So I'll walk you down into the water
But you keep coming up for air
All those people, they don't give a damn
They just stood around and stared
Love will save the day [x4]
Go on sell me more of your religion
'cause it's sure to make a change
Last night god was on the tv screen
Taking dollars for their pain
Go on talk about that evolution
It's been poisoning my mind
I've been looking for a saviour
Yeah I've been waiting for a sign
And I said,
Love will save the day [x4]
I am walking
I am breathing
I can't feel you
I can't set you free
[x2]
Love will save the day
If love will save the day [x2]
If love will save today
Maybe tomorrow [x10]
The lyrics of David Usher's song Love Will Save The Day seems to be exploring themes of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with society and its institutions. The opening lines - "The pornography made me do it, So those drugs that got us high, Was the thoughts of revolution" - suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair, with the idea that immoral behavior and substance abuse are a direct result of a larger societal problem. The reference to "thoughts of revolution" seems to suggest a desire for change, for something to shake up society's complacency and bring about a new order.
The following lines continue this sense of frustration, with the singer lamenting the apathy of those around him - "All those people, they don't give a damn, They just stood around and stared". But despite this sense of disillusionment and despair, the song ultimately holds out hope that love can overcome these societal problems. The repeated refrain of "Love will save the day" suggests a quietly optimistic worldview, one that believes in the power of love to overcome even the darkest of circumstances.
Overall, David Usher's Love Will Save The Day is a thought-provoking exploration of a questioning mind, one that seeks to understand the world around it while holding onto hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
The pornography made me do it
I made a mistake and used pornography as an excuse for it
So those drugs that got us high
The drugs we took distorted our perceptions and made us feel euphoric
Was the thoughts of revolution
We were inspired by revolutionary ideas and were willing to fight for them
They've been poisoning my mind
The system has been manipulating my thoughts and beliefs to control me
So I'll walk you down into the water
I'll show you the way to freedom
But you keep coming up for air
You are not ready to fully commit to the cause
All those people, they don't give a damn
The majority of people are apathetic to the changes we want to make
They just stood around and stared
They are too afraid to act or speak up for what is right
Love will save the day [x4]
Love is the ultimate solution to the world's problems, and it will prevail over hate, fear, and oppression
Go on sell me more of your religion
I am not interested in organized religion or its dogma
'cause it's sure to make a change
Religion claims to offer answers and comfort, but it has not produced any real change in the world
Last night god was on the tv screen
Religious figures use the media to promote their agendas and enrich themselves
Taking dollars for their pain
They exploit people's suffering to gain profit and power
Go on talk about that evolution
Science has provided evidence for evolution, but it is often dismissed or suppressed by those in power
I've been looking for a saviour
I have been searching for someone or something to save me from the world's injustices
Yeah I've been waiting for a sign
I need a clear indication or signal that there is hope for a better future
I am walking
I am moving forward with my goals and beliefs
I am breathing
I am alive and present in the moment
I can't feel you
I am disconnected from others and their emotions
I can't set you free
I am powerless to change the oppressive systems that keep people in bondage
Love will save the day
Regardless of the obstacles and challenges, love will be the ultimate victor
If love will save the day [x2]
If we can learn to love and accept each other, we can overcome our differences and create a better world
If love will save today
If we choose to love and show compassion in the present, we can make a positive difference in the world
Maybe tomorrow [x10]
Perhaps in the future, enough people will embrace love and make positive changes for everyone's benefit
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@jeffreybarkin3177
DAVID USHER has made Significant Strides in his native Canada and some Commonwealth Countries but SADLY, remains 'Rather A MYSTERY' in the
BIG Country
South...
NOT Sure WHY?
Any Thoughts?
Curious....
He SURE DESERVES to be ACKNOWLEDGED!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
😂 ❤
@Jump.Highlights
after 10 years of listening to this im proud to say it one of my favorite songs
@LadyattheWell7
I love this! lyrics, vocals, great song! we need more "love will save the day" each day
@MiyokoTanaka
I absolutly adore David Usher! He is fantastically perfect in every way!
@kissmebythebooks
I love how he used everyday, normal people and not models, and how parts of it were filmed at the TTC stations! Just goes to show how down-to-earth he really is Love his music and his messages, too (of course :D) ♥David.Usher.
@PLCJockey
Good songs can give you chills. This is a good song.
@Bobby33425
i love this song its so awesome!
@MiyokoTanaka
I think David Usher might just be the most beautiful person I have ever seen. I met him once and hugged him; it was the best moment of my life, I cried.
@sweetanngel369
my fav video of his!great message and he did it in such a creative way!
@blueeyedblonde22
I love David Usher so much, such a great songwriter .. I'm guessing he writes his songs, if not I still love him
@sidrahshams
This song sounds a million times better when played live/acoustic. But I'm not saying it doesn't sound good here. David Usher's voice kicks ass.