A Brand New Day
Diana Ross Lyrics


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Everybody look around
'Cause there's a reason to rejoice, you see
(Everybody come out)
(And let's commence to singing joyfully)

Everybody look up
And feel the hope that we've been waiting on
(Everybody's glad)
(Because our silent fear and dread is gone)

Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
(Just look about)
(You owe it to yourself to check it out)

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?

Everybody be glad
'Cause the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up
Into the morning, into happiness

Hello world
It's like a different way of living now
(And thank you world)
We always knew that we'd be free somehow

In harmony
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?

Everybody be glad (be glad)
Because the sun is shining just for us (yes, it is)
Everybody wake up (wake up)
Into the morning, into happiness (that's right)

Hello world
It's like a different way of living now
(Thank you world)
We always knew that we'd be free somehow

In harmony
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?

Yeah
All right
Hey

Brand new day, brand new day

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day

Can't you, can't you?
Feel a, can't you feel a?




Can't you, can't you?
Feel a, can't you feel a?

Overall Meaning

In Diana Ross's song "Every Day Is A New Day," the singer speaks about the experience of moving on from a relationship after a breakup. The opening lyrics, "Every day is a new day / Since you went away," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that life has changed since the person they were involved with is no longer in their life.


The lyrics continue to describe how the singer has learned to rely on themselves rather than on their ex-partner. The line "You were my comfort zone / I depended on you for everything" shows that the singer had placed a lot of importance on their relationship, but after the breakup, they've realized that they are capable of taking care of themselves.


The chorus repeats the idea that "Every day's a new day" since the breakup. The singer sees this as a positive thing, saying "It was best for you and me." Even though the relationship ended, the singer has found happiness and freedom in their newfound independence. The final lines of the song, "My whole life has made a change / Every day's a new day since you went away," reinforce the idea that moving on from a relationship can be a positive and transformative experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Every day is a new day
Each day is a fresh start


Since you went away
Since you departed


Since you went away from me
Since you left my side


My whole life has made a change
My entire world has transformed


Every day's a new day and I see
I now recognize that each day is an opportunity


It was best for you and me
Our separation was for the best


You were my comfort zone
You were my source of security


I depended on you for everything
I relied on you entirely


But now that you're gone
Now that you're not here anymore


I'm doing just fine without you
I am thriving without you


How I bless the day you went away
I am grateful for the day you left


Now I have a song inside
I now have a joyous melody within me


The birds sing to me
Nature sings to me


I finally can be
I am finally free to be myself


Free to spread my wings in harmony
Free to soar in harmony with myself and nature


Now the sun shines on me
Now I am basked in sunlight


I have been set free
I have been liberated


To collect my thoughts and jot them down
To gather and record my thoughts


All this happiness I've found
I have discovered true happiness


It may sound crazy, but I forgive you
It may seem unreasonable, but I have forgiven you


And want the best for you
And desire the best for you


The circumstances came my way
The situation unfolded as it did


Now I've learned to do for myself
Now I have learned to be self-sufficient


And all the things I thought
And all the things I anticipated


That you would do for me
That you would accomplish for me


Like leaving me alone to go for my own
Such as allowing me to pursue my own path


When you're not at home, I'm glad you're gone
When you are not present, I find joy in your absence




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luther Vandross

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