Although some may know him as the Bass player for Brad, Stone Gossard's sid… Read Full Bio ↴Although some may know him as the Bass player for Brad, Stone Gossard's side project with Shawn Smith and Regan Hagar, Jeremy Toback's thoughtful and melodic songcraft shows him to be a powerful force to be reckoned with on his own.

Jeremy has recently joined forces with Herb Graham, Jr. in groovalicious LA electro rock outfit, ONS.

On his three solo albums, the self-titled debut, Perfect Flux Thing, and Another True Fiction, Toback brings his gravel-edged voice to songs with a hint of folk, jazz and rock. Intelligent lyrically, and musically satifying, Toback remains an unappreciated singer-songwriter on growlers such as 1997's Eden Trampoline.

Day Will Rise
Jeremy Toback Lyrics

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My Buddha dog
Has flown this wheel
His perfect love and mercury speed
Remind me how to be real
So cry out loud
At this moment in time
His sad eye beauty
Must move on

The day will rise
The day will rise
The day will rise
Rain has come
To wash us clean
And sunset shines our dull boulevards
Makes the unseen seen
Now embrace the dark
At this moment in time
For sacred night
Sheds sacred light
The day will rise
The day will rise
The day will rise

Mark my word
The day will rise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jeremy Toback's song "Day Will Rise" speak to the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of change. The "Buddha dog" in the opening lines serves as a symbol of the wisdom and truth that can be found in the present moment. The dog's "perfect love and mercury speed" remind the singer of how to be real, or how to live authentically and fully in the present moment.

The lines "So cry out loud / At this moment in time / His sad eye beauty / Must move on" suggest that the singer is experiencing a sense of loss or sadness at the dog's departure, but also acknowledges the impermanence of all things. The dog's beauty and wisdom will remain with the singer, even as the dog moves on.

Later in the song, the rain that "washes us clean" and the "sunset [that] shines our dull boulevards" represent the natural cycles of renewal and transformation that are constantly occurring. These experiences allow us to see what was once unseen and to embrace the dark, or the unknown.

Throughout the song, the repeated refrain "the day will rise" emphasizes the idea that no matter what difficulties or losses we may face, there is always the promise of a new day and a new beginning. This message ultimately offers hope and comfort to the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

My Buddha dog
The singer's dog reminds them of Buddhist teachings.

Has flown this wheel
The dog has passed on into the next life (reincarnation).

His perfect love and mercury speed
The dog's traits are a reminder to the singer to strive for perfection and to move swiftly through life.

Remind me how to be real
The dog teaches the artist how to be authentic and genuine.

So cry out loud
The artist encourages emotional expression in this moment.

At this moment in time
Refers to the present moment, right now.

His sad eye beauty
The dog had a melancholy expression that was strikingly beautiful.

Must move on
The dog's soul must journey to its next incarnation.

The day will rise
The dawn will come and bring a new day.

The day will rise
The sun will come up and start a new day.

The day will rise
A new beginning is imminent.