Born in California to a musical family, when she was one year old her family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado In college in the summer of 1997, Herzig formed the band Newcomers Home with Tim and Laurie Thornton and Andrew Jed. Two years later, Herzig released Weightless. She produced the album herself, recorded it at home using Pro Tools, and played most of the instruments: electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, keyboards, and percussion, in addition to her singing and songwriting. The song "Jack and Jill" appeared on the TV shows One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars, while several others appeared on Grey's Anatomy.
Her next album, Apple Tree (2008), was more pop-oriented. Her 2011 album was entitled The Waking Sleep. She then released Walk Through Walls (2014) and Moment of Bliss (2018).
Herzig has spent years playing festivals such as Bonnaroo and Summerfest and touring as a headliner and as support for Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, The Fray, and as a member of 10 out of Tenn. She has had her music licensed for innumerable film, TV and commercial uses. Including over 10 songs on Grey’s Anatomy and most recently her song “Lost and Found” was featured in the trailer for Disney's Saving Mr. Banks and in a commercial for Carnival Cruises. Herzig can be heard on RAC's EP with their song collaboration "We Belong," featured on KCRW. Herzig also co-produced songs on Ingrid Michaelson's 2014 Lights Out album, including her first single “Girls Chase Boys.”
Best Day Of Your Life
Katie Herzig Lyrics
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I'm gonna race you to the fence
I'm gonna chase you 'round the block, 'round the block
I'm gonna chase you 'round the block
Come on, jump out the door
You can't hold it back no more
I'll show you how the birds learned how to fly
I'm gonna take you on a ride, on a ride
I'm gonna take you on a ride
I'm gonna race you to the sky, to the sky
I'm gonna race you to the sky
Come on, jump out the door
You can't hold it down no more
I'll show you how the birds learned how to fly
Don't mind leaving your nest
Don't mind making a mess
This might be the best day of your life
I'm gonna race you to the moon, to the moon
I'm gonna race you to the moon
We're gonna get there real soon, real soon
Hold your breath, I bet that we will get there soon
Come on, jump out the door
You can't hold it back no more
I'll show you how the birds learned how to fly
Don't mind leaving your nest
Don't mind making a mess
This might be the best day of your life
The song "Best Day of Your Life" by Katie Herzig is an uplifting and joyful composition that invites listeners to let go of their fears and embrace the simple pleasures of life. The song encourages a sense of playfulness and adventure, inviting the listener to engage in a fun and exhilarating activity, like racing to the fence or chasing someone around the block. The chorus repeats the phrase "Come on, jump out the door, you can't hold it back no more, I'll show you how the birds learned how to fly." Here, the song encourages the listener to take a risk, to let go of inhibitions and embrace the unknown. The lyrics also reinforce the idea that the best way to learn and grow is through taking risks and making mistakes. The line "Don't mind leaving your nest, don't mind making a mess" encourages listeners to be fearless in their pursuit of joy, knowing that they have the capacity to learn and adapt to any new challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna race you to the fence, to the fence
I'm excited and eager to race you to the fence
I'm gonna chase you 'round the block, 'round the block
I'm ready to play and have fun by chasing you around the block
Come on, jump out the door
Let's seize the moment and embark on an adventure together
You can't hold it back no more
Don't hold yourself back from experiencing new things
I'll show you how the birds learned how to fly
I want to teach you and show you new ways to navigate and explore the world
I'm gonna race you to the sky, to the sky
Let's aim high and go beyond our limits
Come on, jump out the door
Don't hesitate, let's take the leap of faith and start
You can't hold it down no more
Let go of your fears and doubts, it's time to live in the present
Don't mind leaving your nest
It's okay to step out of your comfort zone and take risks
Don't mind making a mess
Don't worry about being perfect, mistakes can be a part of the learning process
This might be the best day of your life
This could be a memorable experience that you'll cherish forever
I'm gonna race you to the moon, to the moon
Let's dream big and aim for the impossible
We're gonna get there real soon, real soon
With determination and perseverance, we can achieve incredible things
Hold your breath, I bet that we will get there soon
Be patient and hopeful, let's enjoy the journey to our destination.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KATIE HERZIG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ahmed-tx1gr
2022 anyone? This masterpiece is so underrated!
@30eekg
listened to this song while watching New Year's Eve. LOVED IT!
@30eekg
"New Year's Eve" brought me here... Michelle Pfeiffer and Zac Effron on the motorcycle.
@Droits21
Top Deck travel, you know your stuff. Love this song.
@welllin8277
an awesome travel ad brought me here :)
@vocalthrower448
same mate
@theinsider1883
Lin Well thank you for the information 🤣
@wancian327
An awesome travel (Macau)
brought me here
@michelleswafford2647
Heard this in Longhorn with my son and we loved it 💜💜
@gypsy212
My son and I heard it in Newport beach and also love it! 😄