In late 2007, he signed to Warner Bros Records. His second album, Sunset Man, was released in April 2008. It was produced by John Rich (of Big & Rich) and Jay DeMarcus (of Rascal Flatts), the latter of whom is Otto's brother-in-law. The lead-off single to Sunset Man, "Just Got Started Lovin' You", became Otto's first US #1 hit, as well as the #1 US country single of 2008 (according to Billboard).
Otto released a non-album single, "Since You Brought It Up", in April 2009. His third album, Shake What God Gave Ya (produced by Paul Worley) was released on September 14, 2010.
In March 2011, Otto announced on Twitter that he had exited Warner Bros Records.
Days Of Our Lives
James Otto Lyrics
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Rushed out the door without saying goodbye
I didn't tell her I loved her this morning
But I'll tell her tonight
I thought to myself
And as I hurried off toward the highway
This truck out of nowhere caught me by surprise
that's in front of my life
I guess that's the reason
That they say
Dance every dance
And live each day
As though it's your last
And tell those who you love
How you feel
Before it's too late
Life is around
Here and now
We only go around
Just one time
So embrace them
don't waste them
For these are the days of our lives
As soon as my legs stopped shaking
I took a deep breath
And turned my car around
Oh I'm gonna take that vacation
That we talked about
Starting right now
Although I know tomorrow we'll be here
Tomorrow may not always be here for me
Cause nothing in life is for certain
But death's guaranteed
And that's the reason that I say
Dance every dance
And live each day
As though it's your last
And tell those who you love
How you feel
Before it's too late
Life is around
Here and now
We only go around
Just one time
So embrace them
don't waste them for
These are the days of our lives
The song "Days of Our Lives" by James Otto is about the importance of cherishing each day and expressing love towards the people who matter the most to us. The song starts with the singer being in a hurry to rush to work and leaving without saying goodbye to his loved one. However, as he is driving, he has a close call with a truck which makes him realize the fragility of life. He makes a decision to turn his car around and take a vacation with his loved one, something they had talked about before. The lyrics then implore the listener to live in the present moment and embrace it without wasting time because we only go around once in life.
The lyrics "Dance every dance and live each day as though it's your last" encourage the listener to savor every moment of life and not take any day for granted. Additionally, the lyrics "tell those who you love how you feel before it's too late" serve as a reminder of how important it is to express our feelings toward the people who matter to us while they are still around. The song serves as a reminder to cherish the people we have in our lives and to make the most of the time we have with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I left for work in a hurry
I rushed to work without taking the time to appreciate the present moment
Rushed out the door without saying goodbye
I was so focused on leaving that I forgot to acknowledge the people I care about
I didn't tell her I loved her this morning
I missed an opportunity to express my feelings to someone I deeply care about
But I'll tell her tonight
I recognize the importance of expressing my love and plan to do so as soon as possible
And as I hurried off toward the highway
As I went about my day, I was in a rush to get to my destination
This truck out of nowhere caught me by surprise
An unexpected event occurred that made me realize how uncertain life can be
He missed me by inches of my life
I narrowly avoided a potentially fatal accident
that's in front of my life
I was reminded that life is precious and that anything can happen at any moment
I guess that's the reason
This experience motivated me to live life to the fullest
That they say
People often advise us to make the most of our time and express our love to others
Dance every dance
Engage fully in life's experiences and make the most of every moment
And live each day
Appreciate the present and make the most of the time we have
As though it's your last
Live life with urgency and purpose, knowing that tomorrow is not guaranteed
And tell those who you love
Don't take your loved ones for granted; express your feelings while you still can
How you feel
Be honest and open with your emotions, and don't let important conversations go unsaid
Before it's too late
Time is fleeting, and we never know when it will be our last chance to express ourselves
Life is around
There is so much to experience and appreciate in the present moment
Here and now
Don't waste time living in the past or worrying about the future; focus on the present
We only go around
Life is short, and we only have one chance to make the most of it
Just one time
We don't get any do-overs or second chances; we need to make every moment count
So embrace them
Fully immerse yourself in the experiences and relationships that matter most to you
don't waste them for
Don't take anything for granted or let opportunities pass you by
These are the days of our lives
Every moment is precious and worth savoring, and we should make the most of the time we have
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY TERRY, JAMES ALLEN OTTO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AngelicFireIce
How did this song, not do as well as it should have?
Albert Gatte
I thought the same thing. That is a GREAT song.
Homespun Home Fragrance
AngelicFireIce Right? This should’ve been a chart topper. What a great message!
Bobby Button
Nice sound Thumbs up