DAY BY DAY
Godspell (Original Off-Off-Broadway Cast) Lyrics


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Now is the time to seize the day
Stare down the odds and seize the day
Minute by minute that's how you win it
We will find a way
But let us seize the day
Courage cannot erase our fear
Courage is when we face our fear
Tell those with power safe in their tower
We will not obey

Behold the brave battalion that stands side by side
Too few in number and too proud to hide
Then say to the others who did not follow through
You're still our brothers, and we will fight for you

Now is the time to seize the day
Stare down the odds and seize the day

Once we've begun
If we stand as one
Someday become somehow
And a prayer becomes a vow

And the strike starts right damn now

Now is the time to seize the day

Now is the time to seize the day

Answer the call and don't delay

Answer the call and don't delay

Wrongs will be righted
If we're united
Let us seize the day

Now let 'em hear it loud and clear

Now let 'em hear it loud and clear

Like it or not we're drawing near

Like it or not we're drawing near

Proud and defiant
We'll slay the giant
Judgment day is here
Houston to Harlem, look what's begun
One for all and all for one
Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
Oh! Strike!

Now is the time to seize the day
They're gonna see there's hell to pay
Nothing can break us
No one can make us quit before we're done
One for all and all for




One for all and all for
One for all and all for one

Overall Meaning

The song "Day by Day" from Godspell (Original Off-Off-Broadway Cast) is an uplifting and inspiring tune about the importance of seizing the day and taking action in order to achieve one's goals. The lyrics encourage listeners to face their fears and stand up to those with power, reminding them that with courage and unity, anything is possible.


The beginning of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics by stating that "now is the time to seize the day" and urging listeners to "stare down the odds" and fight for what they believe in. The lyrics acknowledge that courage does not mean erasing fear, but rather facing it head-on, even when those in power may try to suppress them.


The second half of the song takes a more collective approach, calling on people to come together and fight for a common cause. The lyrics urge everyone to "answer the call and don't delay" and to unite in order to right wrongs and slay the "giant" that stands in their way. The repeated phrase "one for all and all for one" reinforces the idea that unity is the key to success.


Overall, "Day by Day" is a powerful and motivating song that encourages listeners to seize the present moment and to work together to effect positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

Now is the time to seize the day
This is the moment where we need to grab life by the horns and take action towards our goals.


Stare down the odds and seize the day
We must confront the obstacles in our way and take what we want in life.


Minute by minute that's how you win it
Success is not a one-time event, but rather achieved through constant effort and initiative.


We will find a way
No matter how difficult the task may seem, a solution is possible if we put our minds to it.


But let us seize the day
We must take initiative and make the most out of every moment, as we cannot afford to waste time.


Courage cannot erase our fear
Having the courage to face our fears does not mean that we will eliminate our fear, but rather that we will act in spite of it.


Courage is when we face our fear
True courage is not being fearless, but being able to confront what scares us and continue moving forward.


Tell those with power safe in their tower
We must hold those who hold power accountable for their actions, rather than allow them to operate without consequence.


We will not obey
We will not blindly follow the orders of those in authority, but instead act in accordance with our own principles and values.


Behold the brave battalion that stands side by side
We must recognize and appreciate the strength that comes from working together and supporting one another towards a common goal.


Too few in number and too proud to hide
Our group may be small, but we will not back down or surrender to opposition.


Then say to the others who did not follow through
We must remind those who abandoned the cause that we are still in this together, and that we will continue fighting for what is right.


You're still our brothers, and we will fight for you
Regardless of past conflicts, those who were once a part of our group are still important to us and we will support them in any way we can.


Once we've begun
Once we take that first step towards our goal,


If we stand as one
We will be most effective if we work together as a united force.


Someday become somehow
The seemingly impossible can become possible if we work hard and believe in ourselves.


And a prayer becomes a vow
When we truly dedicate ourselves to a cause, our words become our actions and our promises become our reality.


And the strike starts right damn now
We must start taking action immediately, without hesitation or delay.


Answer the call and don't delay
We must respond to challenges and opportunities as soon as possible, before they slip away or become too difficult to tackle.


Wrongs will be righted
We must fight for justice and stand up against wrongdoing.


If we're united
We will be most successful if we work together as a team.


Let us seize the day
We must make the most out of every opportunity that comes our way, as they may not come again.


Now let 'em hear it loud and clear
We must make our voices heard and let those in power know that we will not sit idly by.


Like it or not we're drawing near
There is no escaping the consequences of our actions, and we must take responsibility for them.


Proud and defiant
We must stand tall and refuse to be intimidated by opposition.


We'll slay the giant
No matter how big or powerful the opposition seems, we have the strength and determination to overcome it.


Judgment day is here
We must face the consequences of our actions and make decisions that align with our values and beliefs.


Houston to Harlem, look what's begun
Our cause has spread across distances and demographics, showing that it is truly important and meaningful to many different people.


One for all and all for one
We must support and care for one another, as each of us is an important part of the larger group.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK FELDMAN, ALAN MENKEN

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