Nail rose to fame playing Leonard Jeffrey 'Oz' Osborne in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet in 1983, despite having no acting experience whatsoever (he had appeared as an extra in the movie Get Carter). Nail has also starred in a number of films and had a long musical career, having been a singer before he was picked out at an audition to play Oz.
After the first two series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Nail found himself typecast before creating the detective series, Spender, which he co-wrote with Ian La Frenais. The show ran for three seasons from 1990 to 1993 and also produced a tele-film. This was followed in 1995 by Crocodile Shoes, which he also created and starred as musician Jed Shepherd. After working with Madonna and Antonio Banderas in Alan Parker's Evita (1996) he co-starred in Clement & La Frenais' Sony movie 'Still Crazy' (1998). A song from the movie, 'The Flame Still Burns', sung by Nail, was nominated for a Golden Globe.
He has released a number of albums of his own compositions, the first being 'Take It Or Leave It' in 1986, 1991's 'Growing Up In Public' (featuring among others Gary Moore, David Gilmour and George Harrison), the last being 'Tadpoles In A Jar' in 1999 . His 'Crocodile Shoes' album of 1995 sold over a million copies. Mark Knopfler plays guitar on some tracks, a compliment that was repaid with an important plot reference to Oz's being a fan of Dire Straits in the third (revived) series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (2002).
His work has resulted in five Bafta nominations (three in total for 'A.W.P.', one for 'Spender', one for 'Crocodile Shoes')), a Golden Globe nomination ( Best Original Song - 'Still Crazy'), an Ivor Novello nomination (for 'Ain't No Doubt) and numerous other awards and nominations.
Nailing: Following hot on the heels of the internet phenomenon "Rickrolling" where an internet user can provide a web link that that is relevant to the topic of an email or social networking message; the link actually takes the user through to a video of the Rick Astley song 'Never Gonna Give You Up". Similarly, "Nailing" follows the same concept, but takes the user to a link of Nail's 1992 No.1 single 'Ain't no doubt'. Thus the clicker of the link is said to have been "Nailed".
One More Day
Jimmy Nail Lyrics
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Call you names ?
Nobody wants to know you and they won't let you
Join in all their games
And what will you do when the man in the moon
Goes away ?
And leaves your little world in darkness
Hiding from the nightmare until the day
You can come to me, I'll know what to do
And if I don't I'll pretend or I'll lie for you
But I'll be there for you forever
Until the day I dle
Right there by your slde,
To keep you safe and warm
Glad to be your shelter from the storm
Yes I'll be there for you forever
Until the day I die
What will you do when you've grown and
Flown away ?
Where wlll the four winds take you ?
And will they bring you back to me someday ?
And what will you do when the one that you love
Breaks your heart ?
You have to pick up all the pieces
But you don't know just where to start
You can come to me, I'll know what to do
And if I don't I'll pretend or I'll lie for you
But I'll be there for you forever
Until the day I die
Right there by your side
To catch you when you fall
And put you back together whether-with-all
Yes I'll be there for you forever
Until the day I die
Until the day I die
I'll be there until the day I dle
Until the day I die
I promise until the day I die
In the song 'Until the Day I Die', Jimmy Nail explores the theme of unconditional love and support through the eyes of a parent or caregiver. The lyrics convey the idea that there are certain challenges and difficulties that we face in life that can be overwhelming and isolating, but having someone by our side who loves us unconditionally can provide a sense of comfort and safety that helps us navigate those challenges.
The first verse of the song highlights the experience of being bullied and excluded from social groups, a common occurrence in childhood. The imagery of the "man in the moon" disappearing and leaving the world in darkness is a metaphor for the feeling of being alone and abandoned. However, the singer offers a comforting reassurance to the child in the song that they can come to him for support, whether he knows what to do or not. This unconditional love is reiterated throughout the song as the singer promises to be there for the person until the day he dies, even if they are grown and facing different challenges.
The second verse explores the theme of heartbreak, which is another universal experience that can leave us feeling lost and unsure. Again, the singer offers the promise of unconditional support, even if he doesn't know exactly how to fix the situation. He promises to catch the person when they fall and help them put the pieces back together. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message of enduring, unwavering love and support.
Overall, the song 'Until the Day I Die' expresses the idea that having someone who loves us unconditionally can be a powerful source of comfort and strength, no matter what challenges we may face.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you do when it hurts when the kids
Call you names ?
How do you cope when other children mock you and make fun of you?
Nobody wants to know you and they won't let you
Join in all their games
You feel excluded, unwanted and can't participate in their games.
And what will you do when the man in the moon
Goes away ?
What will you do when something beloved, something you depend on, suddenly disappears?
And leaves your little world in darkness
Hiding from the nightmare until the day
Feeling vulnerable, lost, and withdrawn from the world around you, living in a never-ending nightmare till the end.
You can come to me, I'll know what to do
And if I don't I'll pretend or I'll lie for you
But I'll be there for you forever
Until the day I die
Right there by your side,
To keep you safe and warm
Glad to be your shelter from the storm
Yes I'll be there for you forever
Until the day I die
I'll always be there for you, through thick and thin, even if I don't have the solution to your problems or have to resort to deception. I'll protect you from any harm that comes your way, and I'll always be your safe space. I'll remain by your side until my last breath.
What will you do when you've grown and
Flown away ?
What will happen once you're all grown up and moved on to new things?
Where will the four winds take you ?
And will they bring you back to me someday ?
Where will life take you, and will we ever meet again?
And what will you do when the one that you love
Breaks your heart ?
How will it feel when someone you love and care for deeply breaks your heart?
You have to pick up all the pieces
But you don't know just where to start
You'll need to try and move on from the pain, but it's difficult and you're not sure how to start healing.
Until the day I die
I'll be there until the day I dle
I will never leave your side and will always be there for you, even until my end.
Until the day I die
I promise until the day I die
I promise to remain loyal to you, always there to support you throughout my life until my last moments.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Russell, Dan Marsala, Joshua Wills, Phillip Sneed, Ryan Phillips
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ceri Roberts
I'm a big Jimmy Nail fan and love every album. This is one of my favourite tracks and means so much more now I've got myself a daughter. Thanks for uploading :-)
David Millward
every true parents' song for all their children... no better sentiment, no better words
DAVID BRAMMER
Played it to all my girls...
cliff comber
This man is so underrated. Jimmy is a 'wordsmith' up there with Dylan.
Guinea Girl
Love Jimmy Nail. He is an amazing singer and actor ❤ his voice is hauntingly beautiful 😍
Garry Wonnocott
My girls are now 42 & 24 but after hearing this great song I had to send it to them. I brought a tear to my eye. I only wish my son Rob was still with us so I could have shared it with him too.
Al B
I love Jimmy Nail! He's a great singer/songwriter. This is simply a beautiful song. Full stop! I absolutely love it. Brought a tear to the eye. A real favourite and a great upload. Thanks Steve. Al
Mieke Cookie
Such a beautiful song*-* my boyfriend sang this for me... I had to cry so much <3
Merril Burns
This song made my cry, it is so beautiful.
David Walsh
This is the song I would want played at my funeral. It has everything going for it. My kids would understand why I would choose it. What a talent Jimmy Nail is.