Thank goodness for persistent parents. Jeremy is now the frontman and chief songwriting force behind Days Difference, a young quartet from Virginia Beach, VA, who are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album — a breezy collection of pop gems that showcases the melody-minded songwriting, expressive vocals, and dynamic piano sound of 20-year-old Jeremy. Jeremy formed Days Difference in May 2004 with his 22-year-old brother Jonathan on drums and another set of brothers, 21-year-old Micah and 22-year-old Jeremiah Ricks, who play bass and guitar, respectively. The siblings met when Jeremy and Jonathan filled in for a no-show pianist and drummer at a high school concert that Micah and Jeremiah were performing. “We jammed it out onstage and the chemistry and connection we had together was incredible,” Jeremy recalls. “We knew it was special and that we had to do something together.”
Fully committed to giving the band a shot by May of 2006, Days Difference spent several years honing their propulsive pop sound by opening for artists such as Paramore, Lifehouse, Third Eye Blind, Jack’s Mannequin, and Yellowcard when those artists came through Virginia Beach. In 2007, they released an independent album, Numbers, then embarked on a nationwide tour, in which everything that could have gone wrong did: a tire on their trailer fell off, a show was canceled when the promoter got hit by a car, Jonathan got a concussion playing soccer, Micah broke his collarbone playing football, and they received a $500 parking ticket to top it all off. “I never really believed the whole ‘earn your keep’ thing, but we’ve really paid our dues,” Jeremy says.
The tour may have been grueling, but “it taught us a lot,” Jeremy says. “We really grew as a band and as friends. We had some tough times, but we never doubted ourselves.” You can hear that confidence and camaraderie in the songs on their debut album, an all-killer, no filler set that brims with fresh-faced enthusiasm and the wide-ranging talent of this young group of musicians. To help bring out their best, the band’s team enlisted several veteran co-writers and producers, including Wayne Wilkins (Beyoncé, Natasha Bedingfield), Andrew Frampton (Natasha Bedingfield, Kylie Minogue), Stefanie Ridel Fair (Fergie, Pussycat Dolls), Michael Smidi Smith (Pussycat Dolls, Tupac), and Tim Myers, former bassist for OneRepublic. Myers and Jeremy co-wrote four key tracks: the irresistible first single “Radio Song,” the touching ballad “Imperfections,” and the radio-ready “Falling Into You” and “Magnetized.”
“From the second we worked together, Tim and I saw eye to eye on everything, including the way the melodies and lyrics were supposed to sound,” Jeremy says. “It’s almost as if he were my musical twin, but better. As far as co-writing, I just wanted to create the best songs possible. Great songs make great bands, and if you don't have great songs, then there's really no point in releasing an album. We wanted to make an album of hit singles — with great lyrics, great melodies, and great hooks. If you strike that chord with every song, people will connect with you better.”
Certainly the folks at Universal Motown saw the potential in Days Difference and their ability to connect with a wide audience. The band signed to the label a mere 24 hours after playing a well-attended industry showcase in June 2008. Disney has also climbed aboard, casting Jeremy, Jonathan, Micah, and Jeremiah as members of Miley Cyrus’s backing band in the big-screen version of Hannah Montana: The Movie, which hits theaters in April, a month after Days Difference perform at the taste-making music festival South by Southwest in March.
Jeremy, for one, can’t wait to get things going. “I’m excited to go around the country and meet people and play for them,” he says. “I love music and I figure that when you love something and you’re able to share it with others, it’s inspiring. As a band, we want to have a positive effect on people and influence them in a good way. What better way than to pursue your dreams and do what you really love?”
Days Difference will be released in Summer 2009 on Universal Motown Records.
End Of The Line
Days Difference Lyrics
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Playing over in my head
What if tomorrow comes too late?
What if there's no chance for change?
Get back in line
Your problem's out there
Somewhere out there
When you're at the end
Of your line
I've caught myself in
False romance
What matters most is lost again
And everything else shatters (They say)
Get back in line
Your problem's out there
Somewhere out there
Reach for the sky, love
When you're at the end
Of your line
Don't throw life away
Don't throw love away
Don't give yourself away
Don't throw your heart away
Get back in line
Your problem's out there
Somewhere out there
Reach for the sky, love
When you're at the end
Of your line
Line line, line, yeah, yeah
The song End of the Line by Days Difference is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of every moment. The first verse expresses a common anxiety that many people experience, which is the fear that they will run out of time to accomplish everything they want to do. The refrain "Get back in line", repeated throughout the song, can be interpreted as the artist's way of telling the listener to focus on what they can control and not be distracted by the things that are out of their hands.
The next verse explores the theme of false romance and the idea that the things that truly matter in life are often the easiest to lose. The phrase "everything else shatters" could be construed as a warning against becoming too obsessed with material possessions or superficial relationships, and instead appreciating the simple joys of life. The repeated refrain serves as a reminder to keep one's priorities in order and not get sidetracked by distractions along the way.
Overall, the song seems to be a message of empowerment and encouragement, urging listeners to stay focused on their goals and not give up in the face of adversity. The repeating chorus also suggests that while life may be unpredictable and sometimes unfair, we must continue to reach for the sky and strive to be the best versions of ourselves that we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday it's the same phrase
The singer has been feeling and thinking the same things repeatedly every day.
Playing over in my head
The thoughts and feelings that the singer has been having are constantly running through their mind.
What if tomorrow comes too late?
The singer is worried about not having enough time to change if something bad were to happen.
What if there's no chance for change?
The singer is worried that they may not have the opportunity to make a difference or change something in their life.
Get back in line
The singer is telling themselves to refocus and stay on track in order to find a solution to their problems.
Your problem's out there
The singer believes that their problems are external and not caused by themselves.
Somewhere out there
The solution to the singer's problems exists, but they do not know where or how to find it.
Reach for the sky, love
The singer encourages themselves to aim high and work towards reaching their goals.
When you're at the end
The singer is approaching the end of their journey and needs to find a way to resolve their problems before it's too late.
Of your line
The path or journey the singer is on is coming to an end and they need to find a solution before it's too late.
I've caught myself in
The singer has realized they are in a situation they never intended or wanted to be in.
False romance
The singer is referring to a situation where they thought they had found true love, but it turned out to be a false or temporary feeling.
What matters most is lost again
The things that are most important to the singer are once again gone or unattainable.
And everything else shatters (They say)
The people around the singer are telling them that everything else they thought they had is also lost and broken.
Don't throw life away
The singer is reminding themselves not to give up on life or waste it on unimportant things.
Don't throw love away
The singer is reminding themselves not to give up on love or relationships despite the challenges they may face.
Don't give yourself away
The singer is telling themselves to hold onto their identity and not sacrifice themselves for others.
Don't throw your heart away
The singer is reminding themselves not to give up on love or passion in life despite setbacks.
Line line, line, yeah, yeah
The phrase 'line line' is repeated to emphasize the meaning and importance of staying on the right path.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JEREMIAH RICKS, JEREMY SMITH, JONATHAN SMITH, MICAH RICKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edward Francis Bongabong
can you please help me..
I received a Document on 23-Jul-20.
Then I want to count the day I received the Document til today but excluding the holidays and day-off (Rest Day-Fri. and Sat.)
How can I formula it in Today Function.?
This is the Sample.
In Column Width A1 - 23-Jul-20 (I received the Document)
In Column Width B1 - 1 (starting counting days of the received documents excluding day off/rest day and holidays)
Alejandro Muzaurieta
Hi- Great video. Question- Is there a way to calculate the number of months within a year in a range? For example, if you are looking at 6/1/21 to 10/1/22, this formula would give you 16- but is there a way to show just the months hitting 2022? In this example, the output would be 10 months.
Susana Kaneshige
This is what I needed to subtract dates. I was trying format cells first so I could manually subtract cells. This was a much more efficient option. Thanks!
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Susana it's been a pleasure helping you :)
Palobar
Thank you for making this video. Assuming the start and end dates include AM/PM time as well, I am struggling to calculate the difference in the following format (eg 36d,12h,15m). Any suggestions?
Tracy L
Super easy to follow along with :) Thank you!
Stewart Taylor
Brilliant video. Straight to the point and no faffing around 😀 Thanks a million 👍
William Tejada
Very helpful, thank you! How can i make it to add one day to the final count? EX 10-15 is really 6 days but it only counts 5 days. I was able to ADD a +1 to my day addition but I cant figure out how to do it to this one.
Selder
Ah this works so well, I had one coloumn with date and time in one and just date in the other and it knew to just ignore the times in the calculation.
Got stuck for a minute until I realised the column I was outputting the formula into was also set to a date format, I set it to General format and the gap in number of days showed up.
Thanks so much
David LC
Can you explain how you would work out the range between dates if the start date was after the end date? Datedif only seems to work if the dates are in order. I need a formula to determine the range between dates, can you help?
lawrencekarow
This is great. But I need to calculate the first and the las tdate. So 11/1 to 11/3 needs to come up with "3" instead of 2. Don't want to leave out weekends and holidays