Bonus Track
India.Arie Lyrics


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Life is a journey,
Not a destination,
There are no mistakes,
Just chances we've taken
Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now

Wake up in the morning
And get out of bed
Start making a mental list in my head
Of all of the things that I am grateful for

Early in the morning
It's the dawn of a new day
New hopes new dreams new ways
I open up my eyes and
I open up my mind and
I wonder how life will surprise me today
Early in the morning
It's the dawn of a new day
New hopes new dreams new ways
I open up my heart and
I'm gon' do my part and
Make this a positively beautiful day

La la la la la la la la la [Repeat: x3]
It's a Beautiful Day [Repeat: x3]

Life is a challenge not a competition
You can still smell the roses and be on a mission
Just take a moment to get in touch with your heart
Sometimes you feel like you've got something to prove
Remind yourself that there's only one you
Just take a moment to give thanks of who you are
Early in the morning
It's the dawn of a new day
New hopes, new dreams, new ways
I open up my eyes and
I open up my mind and
I wonder how life will surprise me today

Early in the morning
It's the dawn of a new day
New hopes, new dreams, new ways
I open up my heart and
I'm gon' do my part and
Make this a positively beautiful day

La la la la la la la la la [Repeat: x3]
It's a Beautiful Day [Repeat: x2]

Let's make this a wonderful
Let's make this a powerful
Let's make this a Beautiful Day
It's a Beautiful Day

Life is a journey,
Not a destination,
There are no mistakes,




Just chances we've taken
Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now

Overall Meaning

India.Arie’s song “Bonus Track” is a poetic piece that puts emphasis on making the best of each day. Life, according to the lyrics, is a journey and not a destination. The lines “there are no mistakes, just chances we've taken” encourage individuals to let go of any regrets as they keep moving forward in life. In the morning, it is important to take a moment just to recognize the wonders of life before opening the mind and heart to all that the day has to offer.


The song reminds us that it is crucial to remain grateful for what we have and who we are. Life is not always easy; it is, in fact, a challenge, but that does not imply that one cannot be on a mission and still enjoy the beauty of life. Therefore, it’s essential to take time to treasure life's beauty, connect with our hearts, and remain true to who we are.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is a journey,
Life is meant to be experienced as a journey, not just a final destination.


Not a destination,
Life is not just about reaching the end goal, but the satisfaction from every experience.


There are no mistakes,
There are no errors in life, just opportunities to learn and grow.


Just chances we've taken
Life is full of risks, and every chance we take shapes our future.


Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now
Don't let your past regrets weigh you down, focus on the present moment and make the most out of it.


Wake up in the morning
Start the day with renewed energy and enthusiasm.


And get out of bed
Start the day with positivity and a willingness to embrace the new day.


Start making a mental list in my head
Think of things that you are grateful for and appreciate.


Of all of the things that I am grateful for
Reflect upon things that you are grateful for, and appreciate their value.


It's the dawn of a new day
Each morning is like a new beginning with new opportunities and possibilities.


New hopes new dreams new ways
Each new day brings new opportunities to hope, dream, and find ways to improve oneself.


I open up my eyes and
Be open-minded and aware of your surroundings.


I open up my mind and
Be receptive to new ideas and different perspectives.


I wonder how life will surprise me today
Be curious about what the new day will bring, and be open to surprises.


Life is a challenge not a competition
Life should not be viewed as a competition with others, but as a challenge to better oneself.


You can still smell the roses and be on a mission
You can appreciate the beauty of life while striving towards your goals.


Just take a moment to get in touch with your heart
Take some time to reflect on your values and emotions.


Sometimes you feel like you've got something to prove
There may be times when you feel like you need to prove yourself.


Remind yourself that there's only one you
Remember the uniqueness and value of your individuality.


Just take a moment to give thanks of who you are
Appreciate and give thanks for who you are, including your strengths and weaknesses.


Let's make this a wonderful
Let's strive to make this day wonderful.


Let's make this a powerful
Let's aim to make this day impactful and significant.


Let's make this a Beautiful Day
Let's work towards making this a day of beauty, positivity, and happiness.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: INDIA ARIE, INDIA ARIE SIMPSON, JOYCE SIMPSON, NICK TREVISICK, ROBIN ROBERTS

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