"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
Doesn't Take A Whole Day
Foy Vance Lyrics
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Something strange happened inside
Well my heart skipped a beat
But my blood raced in time
And I knew then and there
You would be part of my design
And I may be the only one to make you feel
Whole inside
Yet I knew within seconds you would be mine
Like my grandpa said
"Doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine."
And I remember the smell
Of rain in your hair
And the view from the window
Everything looked so small from way up there
And the way they
Your weight on me walking down the stairs
And I don't think I could ever forget
That careful, careless step
I could smell you'd been drinking
When you said "will you be mine?"
Like my grandpa said,
"Doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine"
I can never take you or leave you baby
You can chew me body, soul and mind
There we were
On the stairs
With your skin pressed against mine
Though you led me astray baby
At the same time it was alright
When they say, "the wages of sin is death"
But that night we sure created new life, ooh
When I saw his face, all I could see was mine
Like my grandpa said,
Doesn't take a whole day, oh no baby
Doesn't take a whole day, oh oh ooh baby
Doesn't take a whole day--I knew right then and there
It doesn't take a whole day--oh oh ooh baby
It doesn't take a whole day
Doesn't take a whole day--sing it with me babe
Doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine
In Foy Vance's song "Doesn't Take a Whole Day," the singer reminisces about meeting and falling in love with his partner. The song begins with him describing the intense physical reaction he had when he first saw her. He knew then that she was meant to be a part of his life. Despite sensing that she was not one to be easily won over, he felt confident that he could give her the happiness she deserved. He compares this to the way his grandfather talked about the ease of recognizing sunshine - just as it only takes a moment to know when you're in the presence of something bright and warm, he knew in an instant that his partner was the one for him.
The second verse gives more detail about the circumstances in which they met - specifically, a rainy day in which she appeared on his doorstep, presumably after having been drinking. Despite this, he was struck by her presence and the way she moved. He couldn't resist her when she asked him to be hers. Even though he knew they were making a choice that could lead to negative consequences, it didn't matter in the moment. They were creating something new and beautiful, even if it meant stepping outside the bounds of what was socially acceptable.
The song ends with the singer reflecting on the way he saw himself in his partner, and how this reinforced his belief that she was the right person for him. The repetition of the line "doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine" drives home the idea that sometimes it only takes a single moment to know when something is right or when someone is meant to be in our lives.
Overall, "Doesn't Take a Whole Day" is a song about taking risks in matters of the heart, even when those risks might lead to difficulty down the line. It's about recognizing that sometimes, the beauty of love and connection is worth the challenges that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first saw you, baby
From the moment I met you
Something strange happened inside
I felt something unusual within me
Well my heart skipped a beat
My heart missed a beat
But my blood raced in time
My blood pumped rapidly in synchronization
And I knew then and there
I realized instantly
You would be part of my design
You were meant to be with me
And I may be the only one to make you feel
I might be the only one who can make you whole
Whole inside
Feel complete and satisfied
Yet I knew within seconds you would be mine
I knew instantly that you would belong to me
Like my grandpa said
Similar to what my grandfather used to say
"Doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine."
It is easy to recognize something precious and valuable when we see it.
And I remember the smell
I recall the fragrance
Of rain in your hair
The scent of rain embedded in your hair
And the view from the window
The sight of the surrounding through the window
Everything looked so small from way up there
Everything seemed tiny or insignificant from our elevated position
And the way they
Also, how
Your weight on me walking down the stairs
The feeling and force of your body against mine as we walked down the stairs
And I don't think I could ever forget
I'm confident that I will never forget
That careful, careless step
The cautious yet relaxed manner in which you took each step
I could smell you'd been drinking
I could sense the smell of alcohol in your breath or clothes
When you said "will you be mine?"
When you asked me to be with you
I can never take you or leave you baby
I can't stand to be away from you
You can chew me body, soul and mind
You can have all of me, including my body, soul, and mind
There we were
We found ourselves
On the stairs
Sitting or standing on the staircase
With your skin pressed against mine
Our bodies were touching and embracing each other
Though you led me astray baby
Even though you sometimes misguided me
At the same time it was alright
At the same time, it was okay
When they say, "the wages of sin is death"
When they say that sinful actions lead to death or destruction
But that night we sure created new life, ooh
However, that night, we created something new and beautiful
When I saw his face, all I could see was mine
When I looked at him, I could only see my reflection
It doesn't take a whole day--oh oh ooh baby
It doesn't take a long time to recognize something valuable.
It doesn't take a whole day
It doesn't require much time
Doesn't take a whole day--sing it with me babe
It does not take long, let's sing it together
Doesn't take a whole day to recognize sunshine
It is easy to see and appreciate valuable things in life
Writer(s): Foy Vance
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharonledbrook2038
Thank you Foy 💥 Abundant Blessings to your soul and yours 💚💜
@dob1997
this album is wonderful
@roverboy01
Oh my god. I love this song.
Well done Foy and thank you.
@ericastout3400
Love.