Brand New Day
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Cast Lyrics


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Do I know you?
Yeah, I'm you from another dimension.
Well, that would explain the handsomeness.
Right back at you, big guy.
Does that mean you and I are exactly alike?
I suppose so.
Do you want some rice pudding?
Blech, no, that's gross!
It was a test. Almond brittle?
Ooh, I love it the most!
Me too!

Do you collect coins?
Yeah, just in case
Vending machines become the
Dominant race

I've been alone all these years
With my irrational fears
But not the vending machine thing. That's gonna happen.
But now before me I see
Someone with whom I agree
I've found a brand new best friend and it's me
I've found a brand new best friend and it's me

Hm, I thought I'd be taller
I've been told I slouch
I thought I'd have both my eyes, y'know
It's in this pouch
Ouch!

You know,
I can't help
But notice that your scar goes over your eye patch.
Yeah
Nothing

Do Lamas weird you out?
Yeah, are they camels or sheep?
No, no, I meant Lorenzo
Oh, that's right
He played Meap!

Now I know all about you
And you know all about me
Ooh-wee-ooh
And now before me I see
Someone with whom I agree
I've found a brand new best friend and it's me
I've found a brand new best friend and it's me

Now that I've found you
We can be a duo
That's right.
Twice the evil
Double Doofenshmirtz
Coming at you Fridays!

What's that, are we doing a TV show together?
Oh no.
It just sort of sounded like that.
Well, I mean, we could. We should!
Hmm, maybe we're not so much alike.
That can be your catchphrase!




You're the grumpy one.
Huh?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Brand New Day" from Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog are a humorous take on the idea of finding a best friend in oneself. The song begins with Dr. Horrible encountering an alternate version of himself from another dimension, and the two engage in playful banter about their similarities and differences. As they discover their shared love for almond brittle and a mutual distrust of vending machines, they come to realize that they have found their "brand new best friend" in themselves.


The lyrics also touch on Dr. Horrible's loneliness and fear of the future, with the idea that the vending machines will one day become the "dominant race." This fear is tempered by his newfound friendship with himself, and the possibility of teaming up to become a "duo" in the future.


Overall, the lyrics to "Brand New Day" are a lighthearted exploration of self-acceptance and self-love, with a healthy dose of humor and absurdity. The song encapsulates the quirky charm and irreverent wit of the musical as a whole, making it a fan favorite.


Line by Line Meaning

Do I know you?
The singer is questioning the identity of the other person.


Yeah, I'm you from another dimension.
The other person identifies as a version of the singer from a different dimension.


Well, that would explain the handsomeness.
The singer is joking about their own attractiveness in comparison to the other person.


Right back at you, big guy.
The other person compliments the artist in return.


Does that mean you and I are exactly alike?
The artist wonders if the other person is identical to them due to their similarities.


I suppose so.
The other person agrees that they are very similar.


Do you want some rice pudding?
The singer offers food to the other person.


Blech, no, that's gross!
The other person expresses disgust at the idea of eating rice pudding.


It was a test. Almond brittle?
The artist reveals that the rice pudding offer was a test and offers a different snack instead.


Ooh, I love it the most!
The other person expresses enthusiasm for almond brittle.


Do you collect coins?
The singer asks if the other person collects coins as a hobby or interest.


Yeah, just in case Vending machines become the Dominant race
The other person explains that they collect coins in case vending machines become the dominant force in society.


I've been alone all these years With my irrational fears But not the vending machine thing. That's gonna happen.
The singer admits to being alone and having irrational fears, but feels certain that vending machines will become dominant in the future.


But now before me I see Someone with whom I agree I've found a brand new best friend and it's me I've found a brand new best friend and it's me
The singer expresses a sense of relief at finding someone who thinks like them and declares that they are their own best friend.


Hm, I thought I'd be taller I've been told I slouch I thought I'd have both my eyes, y'know It's in this pouch Ouch!
The singer expresses disappointment in their physical appearance, particularly their height and eye injury, which causes them pain.


You know, I can't help But notice that your scar goes over your eye patch. Yeah Nothing
The other person comments on the artist's eye injury in a humorous way, and the artist brushes it off.


Do Lamas weird you out? Yeah, are they camels or sheep? No, no, I meant Lorenzo Oh, that's right He played Meap!
The artist and the other person discuss their feelings about llamas and then correct themselves to talk about a person they both know who played a character named Meap.


Now I know all about you And you know all about me Ooh-wee-ooh And now before me I see Someone with whom I agree I've found a brand new best friend and it's me I've found a brand new best friend and it's me
The singer and the other person express a sense of mutual understanding and connection and declare that they are their own best friends.


Now that I've found you We can be a duo That's right. Twice the evil Double Doofenshmirtz Coming at you Fridays!
The singer sees potential for the two of them to team up as villains and create more chaos and declares their team name and weekly schedule.


What's that, are we doing a TV show together? Oh no. It just sort of sounded like that. Well, I mean, we could. We should! Hmm, maybe we're not so much alike. That can be your catchphrase! You're the grumpy one. Huh?
The artist and the other person joke about the possibility of having their own TV show and realize they may not be as similar as they thought. The other person creates a catchphrase for the artist and teases them for being grumpy.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: JON BARRY, JON COLTON BARRY, MARTIN OLSON, DAN POVENMIRE

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