Inward Eye is a 3-piece rock band of brothers from Winnipeg, Manitoba consisting of Dave (bass/vocals, 22), Kyle ( guitar, 20 ) and Anders (drums, 18) Erickson. Despite their young age they've have been playing together for over 7 years. Their energetic sound is reminiscent of the Jam, the Kinks, and the Who but at the same time remains fresh and modern. At the heart of Inward Eye is their live show that blows away audiences, without fail, every time they play.
Glen Willows, responsible for discovering Remy Shand (Motown/Universal) and Rob James of McMaster & James (VIK/BMG), has been working with the band for two years now. First looking at them as a writing project, he quickly realized that they could write just fine on their own - so he produced two demos for the band, and put together a promo package that led to the involvement of producer Arnold Lanni (Simple Plan, Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven) and Rob Lanni of Coalition Management (coalitionent.com).
Inward Eye struck the Lannis as having a classic rock sound and maturity that belied their age. Arnold says "It sounded like a bunch of veteran musicians doing songs they wrote in the Sixties." Add to this charisma and youthful good looks and you can see why so much interest has already been generated for a band so young.
Currently considering offers from several labels, the plan for Inward Eye is to get their remarkable stage show in front of as many people as possible. Now signed with Ralph James of The Agency Group they've already played with Billy Talent, Danko Jones, Urge Overkill and Tegan and Sara, now they plan to tour throughout the rest of this year and much of the next, culminating in an album late summer/early fall 2006. With Anders' showmanship, Kyle's spastic guitar outbursts, and Dave's command of the audience, Inward Eye is bringing back fun and spontaneity to rock shows.
Day After Day
Inward Eye Lyrics
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No, I won't be sold
Now, don't you know I'm not blind
I'll never fall in line
Don't you tell me it's white
When it's black and grey
Well, I know what's right
Don't wanna play your game
No, I just can't listen
No, I just can't piss it away
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
You know, I'm not the kind
To ever fall behind
Now, don't you know it's not me
To follow the lead?
So now you're getting your kicks
From everyone you crush
And everybody gets kicked
If they don't stand up
No, I just can't listen
No, I just can't piss it away
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
Whoa, ooh
You're looking at me, talking at me
Whoa, ooh
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
Who are you, are you?
I don't wanna stay
I don't want no lies
I don't want it day after day
The lyrics to "Day After Day" by Inward Eye are quite straightforward and express the singer's defiance against blindly accepting what they are told, sold, or made to believe. The lyrics seem to suggest an inner struggle against conformity and external pressure. With lines like "I'll never fall in line" and "I know what's right," the singer is determined to stick to their principles and not compromise their values for anyone else's gain. The repeated phrase "Who are you, are you?" seems to be directed at someone who is trying to manipulate or mislead the singer. The phrase "I don't want it day after day" could be interpreted as a plea for a break from such manipulation and a desire for a more authentic and truthful life.
The song seems to be tapping into a common struggle that many face in contemporary society, where one is constantly bombarded with conflicting messages and pressure to conform. The lyrics express a desire for authenticity and a refusal to blindly accept the status quo. The song's choruses, with their repeated phrases and catchy melody, give the song a sense of urgency and a call to action.
Line by Line Meaning
No I'll never be told
I refuse to be dictated to or coerced into doing something against my will.
No, I won't be sold
I cannot be bought or swayed by money or material possessions.
Now, don't you know I'm not blind
I am aware of what is happening around me, and I cannot be easily deceived.
I'll never fall in line
I will not conform to the expectations or demands of others.
Don't you tell me it's white
I will not be misled by falsehoods or half-truths.
When it's black and grey
I recognize that situations are not always clear-cut or binary.
Well, I know what's right
I have a strong sense of morality and do not compromise my beliefs.
Don't wanna play your game
I refuse to engage in manipulative or deceptive behavior.
No, I just can't listen
I am not passive and will not blindly accept what I am told.
No, I just can't piss it away
I will not waste my time, energy or resources on something that is not worthwhile or meaningful.
Who are you, are you?
I am skeptical of people who pretend to be something they are not.
I don't wanna stay
I do not want to remain in a situation that is unpleasant or unfulfilling.
I don't want no lies
I demand honesty and transparency from those around me.
I don't want it day after day
I do not want to endure a pattern of behavior that is harmful or unproductive.
You know, I'm not the kind
I am not like the majority of people who blindly follow the status quo.
To ever fall behind
I refuse to accept mediocrity or let others do my thinking for me.
Now, don't you know it's not me
I cannot be changed or molded into something that goes against my core values.
To follow the lead?
I am a leader, not a follower, and I will not be coerced into following the ideas of others.
So now you're getting your kicks
I am aware that some people derive pleasure from harming or manipulating others.
From everyone you crush
I recognize that some people use their power or influence to oppress or harm those who are weaker.
And everybody gets kicked
I am aware that no one is immune to suffering or hardship in life.
If they don't stand up
I know that it is important to speak out against injustice and to resist oppression.
Whoa, ooh
expression of intense emotion
You're looking at me, talking at me
I feel like I am being talked down to or disrespected by the person in question.
Who are you, are you?
I am questioning the authenticity and character of the person in question.
I don't want no lies
I demand honesty and respect from those around me.
I don't want it day after day
I am not willing to tolerate a pattern of behavior that is harmful or toxic.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anders Erickson, Arnold Lanni, David Erickson, Kyle Erickson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shortyluvya
I love these guys they rock :)
@Kreepie11
epic song - freakin love it! <3
@funkytecvocmunky
Sick Man, To awesome! I can't wait for the next album. First one was awesome, boguht it right when it came out! Canadian bands just know how to bring home the gold, dont they... not to mention, they're from the 'peg which makes 'em that much better!
@mrsRollercoaster
love it! <3
@Shinju14
I was looking for this song for soo long! I heard it a long time ago and I never knew who sang it and all I remembered from the song was day after day and there's so many songs with that name. I almost gave up looking for it >.< Thank god I didn't. It's an amazing song <3
@DckToaster
so sad this band didn't get as popular as they deserved... great band though!!
@RebelRock96
Very popular in Canada just not America
@RebelRock96
Lots of great Canadian bands don't get recognition in the U.S.
@skilar11tay
wooot. Canadian bands always sound better :) I love these guyss!
@paramorelinkinpark
this song is fucking badass!!!!!!!!!!!!