She overcomes him. You can see her in his eyes when he’s brave enough to open them. Eyes are the window to the soul you know, but the soul has many outlets. The soul can escape through song and sweat and melody. Words alone can be the vehicle. Rhythmic words, set to a stomping foot and a resonating chord, rhythmic words from a voice that shakes but stays strong, a voice that bursts from some hidden wound. His words do not open the window to the soul, nor the door....his words open the floodgates and the soul does not make a quiet escape.
Now we’re in a room of blacked out windows and locked doors. Rows of bottled-up emotions filed away neatly, not to be touched. Dust covered labels that read: Love, Loss, Heartbreak, Forgiveness, Redemption. Does this look familiar?
Erick Baker stomps his foot down hard with the strumming of the guitar and throws his head back as though possessed by some lost ghost. And now those bottles we try so hard to keep buried inside start shaking and rocking back and forth...
Will you steady them and quickly pack them away once more to hopefully be forgotten, or will you let them fall and feel something you haven’t felt in a long time?
Night And Day
Erick Baker Lyrics
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Day and night, night and day
I try to find the words to say
That I will love you, I will love you night and day
No promises no guarantees
No one knows where this may lead
But now I can not see my life
Without you as my wife
Day and night, night and day
I try to find the words to say
That I will love you, I will love you night and day
Baby let's go run and hide
When the door closes we can lock the world outside
And you can take your lipstick off
Your kiss will still be just as soft
It's not your makeup that makes you beautiful to me
Please believe these words are true
Practiced a hundred times in my empty room
Will you take this ring and my foolishness
Take my last name and wear it like your favorite dress
Day and night, night and day
Day and night, night and day
I have dreamed of our wedding day
The taste of tear drops as you say
That you will love me, you will love me night and day
The lyrics to Erick Baker's song Night and Day speak to the power and intensity of love. The repetition of "day and night" creates a sense of constancy and stability, implying a love that lasts through all hours of the day. The singer tries to convey their love with words, stating that they will love their partner "night and day." However, the singer is also honest that there are "no promises no guarantees" when it comes to love and relationships, and that they are uncertain where this love will lead. Yet, despite this uncertainty, the singer cannot imagine their life without their partner as their wife.
The second half of the song focuses on the idea of escaping the outside world and being present with each other, stripping away the superficial and allowing the true beauty of their love to shine through. The singer suggests running away and locking out the world, emphasizing the importance of protecting and cherishing what they have. The line "It's not your makeup that makes you beautiful to me" further emphasizes this idea, suggesting that what is truly beautiful is the essence of the person, not their outward appearance. The singer then proposes to their beloved, offering them a ring and asking them to take their last name and wear it like their favorite dress. Finally, the song culminates in a dream of their wedding day and the assurance that their love will endure through all moments, both happy and sad.
Line by Line Meaning
Day and night, night and day
The singer is constantly thinking about their lover, both during the day and at night.
I try to find the words to say
The singer struggles to express their love for their partner through words.
That I will love you, I will love you night and day
The singer makes a promise to love their partner relentlessly, regardless of the time of day or night.
No promises no guarantees
The singer acknowledges that there are no assurances in a relationship, but remains committed regardless.
No one knows where this may lead
The future of the relationship is uncertain and unpredictable.
But now I can not see my life
The singer cannot envision a future without their partner in it.
Without you as my wife
The singer desires to marry their partner and have them as a permanent part of their life.
Baby let's go run and hide
The singer suggests escaping from the world with their partner and spending time alone together.
When the door closes we can lock the world outside
The singer wants to create a private sanctuary with their partner, free from outside distractions and influences.
And you can take your lipstick off
The singer loves their partner for who they are naturally, without the need for makeup or adornments.
Your kiss will still be just as soft
The singer values the tenderness and intimacy of physical affection with their partner.
It's not your makeup that makes you beautiful to me
The singer is attracted to their partner's inner beauty and character, more than their physical appearance.
Please believe these words are true
The singer wants their partner to trust in the honesty and sincerity of their feelings.
Practiced a hundred times in my empty room
The singer has rehearsed expressing their love for their partner many times, even when alone and absent of an audience.
Will you take this ring and my foolishness
The singer hopes their partner will accept both the physical symbol and emotional vulnerability of a proposal.
Take my last name and wear it like your favorite dress
The singer would like their partner to marry them and take on their surname, and to carry it with pride and fondness.
I have dreamed of our wedding day
The singer has imagined and longed for the day they can marry their partner.
The taste of tear drops as you say
The singer anticipates experiencing happy tears from their partner during their wedding vows.
That you will love me, you will love me night and day
The singer desires to hear their partner reciprocate their promise of unyielding love and devotion.
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nelloxxy
I've obsessively been listening to this album these last few months and it's nice to finally see the faces behind the music. And DANG you guys are hot haha! I love seeing the passion and emotion you guys put into it too. I hope one day I can fly over from the Netherlands to the USA and see you live myself. Thank you for the great music, it keeps me going!
Aimee Green
This is beautiful. I cried the first 3 times I watched you two play, its a wonderful song and the music you've made is so emotional. I only hope we can all find someone who feels this way about us! Men have a lot to live up to with with songwriters and musicians like this... Can't wait to explore all of your music Eric Baker, you've become one of my favorites. Can someone tell me the name of the violinist? Equally amazing!
Sarah Inez
Absolutely stunning💕
Billy Anderson
erick watched you on tn uncharted and you were awesome, now that I've heard you sing im a fan brother! keep doing what ya do and God bless ya.
Boone Threadgill
One of my favorite artists. One of a kind.
Danielle Perkins
your emotion has become mine <3
fantastic!!!
inthelight7771
My true love just sent me this song. I’m crying so sweet
Deb Dyer
beautiful song
Sebastian Gastelum
Love it
Erick Baker
Thank you so much!