Jo Stafford (born Jo Elizabeth Stafford, 12 November 1917, in Coalinga, Cal… Read Full Bio ↴Jo Stafford (born Jo Elizabeth Stafford, 12 November 1917, in Coalinga, California and died July 16, 2008 at Century City, California) was an American jazz and big band singer whose career spanned the late 1930s through the early 1960s. She was known especially as a fond favorite of name bandleaders during World War II and in the years immediately after. Stafford was greatly admired for the purity of her voice and was considered one of the most versatile vocalists of the era. Even now, hers are widely held as the supreme versions of jazz standards "It Could Happen to You" and "Blue Moon." She sang with male partners on occasion, including Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. She was also considered a pioneer of modern musical parody, having won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 1961 (with husband Paul Weston) for their album Jonathan and Darlene Edwards in Paris.

DAY BY DAY
Jo Stafford Lyrics

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Day by day,
I'm falling more in love with you,
And day by day,
My love seems to grow.

There isn't any end to my devotion;
It's deeper, dear, by far than any ocean.
I find that day by day,

You're making all my dreams come true;

So come what may,
I want you to know
I'm yours alone
And I'm in love to stay,

As we go through the years
Day by day.

Overall Meaning

In Jo Stafford's song "Day by Day," the singer describes her growing love for her romantic partner. She explains that each passing day, she finds herself falling even more in love, and that her love for him seems to constantly grow. The singer's devotion for her partner has no end, as it is deeper than any ocean. She reveals that he is making all of her dreams come true and with each day, their love seems to become stronger. She reassures him that she is his alone and that she is in love to stay. As they continue to move through life, she promises to love him more and more each day.

The song's lyrics express a message of unconditional love that continues to grow throughout time. The singer's devotion for her partner is so strong that nothing could ever change it. The lyrics suggest that true love is not just a feeling, but a commitment to stand by someone through the good times and the bad. "Day by Day" is a timeless expression of love that continues to resonate with listeners today.

Line by Line Meaning

Day by day,
As time passes,

I'm falling more in love with you,
I am growing deeper in my feelings for you,

And day by day,
As each day comes,

My love seems to grow.
The intensity of my love increases with each day.

There isn't any end to my devotion;
My love and commitment to you has no limit or boundary,

It's deeper, dear, by far than any ocean.
The depth of my love is beyond any measure,

I find that day by day,
I realize with each passing day,

You're making all my dreams come true;
You are fulfilling all my aspirations and desires,

So come what may,
Regardless of what the future holds,

I want you to know
I need you to fully understand

I'm yours alone
My love and fidelity is yours only,

And I'm in love to stay,
My love and commitment to you is permanent,

As we go through the years
As we embark on this journey of life together,

Day by day.
Every single day.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: DANIELE CICCO, FRANCESCO CISARO, GIUSEPPE DI MAURO, VALENTINA POZZANI

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