General Public signed to I.R.S. Records and released All the Rage (1984). However, by the time the album was released, Jones was no longer a member of General Public, although he did play guitar on the majority of the album's tracks. Kevin White (who also played on the album) was now the group's official guitarist and sixth member.
In Britain, General Public had a minor hit with the eponymous track called "General Public", which reached # 60. The band fared better in North America, where their second single "Tenderness" was a top 40 hit in the US and Canada, reaching #27 on the U.S. charts, thanks in part to heavy play from MTV and Los Angeles-based modern rock station KROQ. (Ironically, The Beat never had any top 40 hits in the UK.) [Chart info cited from: The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, Billboard Books (2004).]
For the follow-up album, White and Stoker were replaced by brothers Gianni Minardi and Mario Minardi on guitar and drums, respectively. Unfortunately, despite featuring a track from the soundtrack to Weird Science, Hand to Mouth (1986) was significantly less successful than the debut album, and the band soon split up. They both front two versions of the band, with Roger & Everett Moreton ( as The Beat ) in the UK & Dave in America ( as The English Beat ).
Roger and Wakeling worked on various solo projects for the next few years, before reuniting in 1994 to perform a cover of The Staple Singers hit "I'll Take You There" for the Threesome soundtrack. The song, credited to General Public, was a surprise top 40 hit in the US and Canada, and a minor hit (#73) in the UK.
The duo (now the only members of General Public) stayed together to release the album Rub It Better in 1995, recorded with the aid of producer Jerry Harrison. But sales were dismal, and Roger was tired of the grind of touring, so they soon broke up again.
Beginning in 2000, Dave Wakeling began calling his backing band alternately either General Public or The English Beat. He then toured (mostly in North America) as either "The English Beat featuring Dave Wakeling" or "Dave Wakeling & General Public". Aside from Wakeling, this new backing band featured no original members of The (English) Beat or General Public, although reportedly Ranking Roger and other Beat members turned up as guest performers at a handful of shows.
Day-To-Day
General Public Lyrics
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Yeah, you know
Day to day
Day to day
Always running
Fast for running
Keep your cool and have your say, say, say, say, say so
Silent hunger
Must get stronger
'Cause you're waiting for that day today, day today
Your reactions
Can make or break the world
Stand and be part
Of what you're meant to be
Your reactions
Can hold or set you free
Stand and be firm
Just check the term
In a hurry
Don't you worry
If things don't turn out your way, way, way, way
In the morning
Don't be sorry
Hide your secrets well as you may, today, day to day
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Day to day, day to day
Day to day-to-day-to-day to day
Day to day, day to day, to day
Always running
Fast for running
Keep your cool and have your say, say, say, say, say-so
Silent hunger
Must get stronger
'Cause you're waiting for that day to day, day to day
Your reactions
Can make or break the world
Stand and be part
Of what you're meant to be
Your reactions
Can hold or set you free
Stand and be firm
Just check the terms
Day to day, day to day
Day to day, da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, day today, day to day
Day to day
Day to day, to day, to day, day to day to day, day to day
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
The lyrics to General Public's song Day-To-Day seem to encourage listeners to live each day to the fullest, and to be mindful of their reactions to events and circumstances that arise. The opening lines, "Day to day, day to day / Yeah, you know / Day to day / Day to day," suggest that life is experienced in small, daily increments, and that we need to embrace these moments as they come. The next lines speak of "always running" and the need to "keep your cool and have your say," which implies that life can be fast-paced and demanding, but that we can still make our voices heard and live authentically.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of personal growth and strength, as evinced by the phrase "silent hunger / Must get stronger / 'Cause you're waiting for that day today, day today." Here the song seems to acknowledge that true fulfillment and success often require hard work and perseverance, even when we can't see immediate results. The chorus repeats the themes of self-awareness and determination, emphasizing the power of one's reactions to influence the world around them. Overall, the song encourages listeners to live boldly and intentionally in the present moment, taking ownership of their lives and striving for personal growth and a positive impact on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Day to day, day to day
Everyday, one after the other
Yeah, you know
It's something you already understand
Day to day
Everyday, one after the other
Day to day
Everyday, one after the other
Always running
Being constantly on the move
Fast for running
Moving at a quick pace
Keep your cool and have your say, say, say, say, say so
Stay calm while expressing your thoughts and opinions
Silent hunger
A strong desire that is kept quiet
Must get stronger
Need to become more resilient
'Cause you're waiting for that day today, day today
Eagerly anticipating a certain event or outcome
Your reactions
The way you respond to things
Can make or break the world
Your actions can have a significant impact on society
Stand and be part
Take an active role
Of what you're meant to be
Pursue your true purpose
Your reactions
The way you respond to things
Can hold or set you free
Your actions can either limit or liberate yourself
Stand and be firm
Be resolute
Just check the term
Examine the situation carefully
In a hurry
Rushed or hurried
Don't you worry
Don't be anxious
If things don't turn out your way, way, way, way
If things don't go as planned
In the morning
At the beginning of the day
Don't be sorry
Don't feel regret
Hide your secrets well as you may, today, day to day
Keep your confidential matters private, every day
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
Day to day, day to day
Everyday, one after the other
Day to day-to-day-to-day to day
Everyday, continuously
Day to day, day to day, to day
Everyday, one after the other
Always running
Being constantly on the move
Fast for running
Moving at a quick pace
Keep your cool and have your say, say, say, say, say-so
Stay calm while expressing your thoughts and opinions
Silent hunger
A strong desire that is kept quiet
Must get stronger
Need to become more resilient
'Cause you're waiting for that day to day, day to day
Eagerly anticipating a certain event or outcome
Your reactions
The way you respond to things
Can make or break the world
Your actions can have a significant impact on society
Stand and be part
Take an active role
Of what you're meant to be
Pursue your true purpose
Your reactions
The way you respond to things
Can hold or set you free
Your actions can either limit or liberate yourself
Stand and be firm
Be resolute
Just check the terms
Examine the situation carefully
Day to day, day to day
Everyday, one after the other
Day to day, da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Everyday, one after the other (musical interlude)
Da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, day today, day to day
Everyday, continuously, one after the other
Day to day
Everyday, one after the other
Day to day, to day, to day, day to day to day, day to day
Everyday, continuously, one after the other, everyday, one after the other
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER CHARLERY, DAVID WAKELING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
alex dornelli
one of the best new wave albums ever
Marinho Fonseca
Eu tinha esse LP! adorava essa musica😂😂😂 sou so brasil