Daisy A Day
Jud Strunk Lyrics

He remembers the first time he met ‘er
He recalls the moment when he first encountered her in person, possibly in a chance encounter.

He remembers the first thing she said
He has a clear recollection of the first words that she spoke to him, which may have made a lasting impression on him.

He remembers the first time he held her
He can vividly recall the moment when he first held her, indicating a strong emotional connection.

And the night that she came to his bed
He remembers the intimate moment when they shared a bed together, suggesting a deeper level of intimacy between the two.

He remembers her sweet way of singin'
He has a fond memory of her singing voice and the way she sounded when she sang, indicating that he both enjoyed and valued her talents.

Honey has somethin' gone wrong
He recalls a moment when she said something was wrong, potential foreshadowing of future conflict or tension in their relationship.

He remembers the fun and the teasin'
He reminisces on the playful moments of their relationship, such as teasing and making each other laugh.

And the reason he wrote ‘er this song
He is motivated to write this song for her, likely as an expression of his deep love and fond memories of their relationship.

I'll give you a daisy a day
He promises to give her a flower, a symbol of his love and affection, on a daily basis.

I'll love you until the rivers run still
He pledges his undying love for her, indicating that nothing can dampen or extinguish his feelings for her.

And the four winds we know blow away
He emphasizes that his love will remain steadfast even with the changing winds of time and life's uncertainties.

They would walk down the street in the evenin'
He remembers seeing them take a leisurely stroll together in the evening, a romantic and peaceful scene.

And for years I would see them go by
He has a long-term memory of seeing them walk past him on the street over several years, indicating that their love was not just a fleeting romance.

And their love that was more than the clothes that they wore
He recognizes that their love was not defined by what they wore but rather something deeper and more meaningful.

Could be seen in the gleam of their eye
Their love was reflected in the way they looked at each other, indicating a strong emotional connection and devotion.

As a kid they would take me for candy
He remembers being taken to buy candy by the couple when he was a child, showing that they were a positive and significant part of his upbringing.

And I loved to go taggin' along
He enjoyed going along with them and spending time with them, indicating a close bond between them all.

We'd hold hands while we walked to the corner
He and the couple held hands as they walked to the store, further exemplifying the strong sense of companionship and closeness between them.

And the old man would sing ‘er his song
The man would sing to his partner, suggesting a romantic and affectionate aspect of their relationship.

Now he walks down the street in the evenin'
In the present, he sees the man walking alone in the evening, after the loss of his partner.

And he stops by the old candy store
He pauses by the candy store, perhaps reflecting on his memories with his partner at that spot.

And I somehow believe he's believin'
The artist senses that the man is holding onto the hope and belief that his partner is still with him in some way, despite her physical absence.

He's holdin' ‘er hand like before
The man seems to imagine himself holding his partner's hand as he walks, embodying the strong sense of intimacy and closeness that they had shared.

For he feels all her love walkin' with him
Despite her passing, the man feels the enduring presence of his partner's love in his life, a powerful and poignant sentiment.

And he smiles at the things she might say
The man recalls his partner's words and actions, and the memory brings him joy and comfort.

Then the old man walks up to the hilltop
He visualizes the man climbing a hill, perhaps a special location or one that held significance for the couple.

And gives her a daisy a day
The man continues to give his partner a symbolic flower each day, signifying the continuing strength and depth of his affection, despite her absence.