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Last Tuesday is a melodic punk rock band hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They played their final show on March 10th, 2007. Last Tuesday was formed in 1999 in Harrisburg, P.A. After the announcement from Steve Gee that he will be leaving the band, Last Tuesday no longer had any of its original members. Last Tuesday was formed on the understanding that everyday could be our last day, and we are not guaranteed another day on this earth, so we must live for God in the present.
Members:
Carl Brengle -- Bass guitar, vocals
Steve Gee -- Guitar, vocals
Ben Hannigan -- Guitar
Chris (Tank) Murk -- Drums
"Sometimes we're always on tour"
Have A Nice Day
Last Tuesday Lyrics
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Shake my hand, and feed me another line
Say hello and watch me go
Say hello realize that I'll never know
You're all alone....cause no ones there
You have no home...and no one cares
And yet you stand there saying
I'm okay, have a nice day
Just wait I truly want to know what you think before you sleep
Just before you close your eyes, what goes through your mind
Quietly you shed a tear, quietly you say you have no fear
Say goodbye and walk away
Say goodbye you make it through another day
Tell me what's wrong, I'll tell you too
Tell me what's hard, we'll make it through
People come, people go, but do we truly want to know
What they think before they sleep,
Just before they close their eyes, what goes through their minds
The lyrics to Last Tuesday's song "Have a Nice Day" are about the facade of happiness that people often put up even when they are going through tough times. The song starts with the line "Shake my hand, you're doing fine" which is often something people say to each other to give assurance that everything is okay. The next line, "Shake my hand, and feed me another line" suggests that people often say what is expected of them rather than what they truly feel. The song goes on to describe the loneliness and feeling of being lost that many people experience. The lines "You're all alone... cause no one's there, You have no home...and no one cares" show that even in a crowded room, people can feel alone and neglected. The chorus "I'm okay, have a nice day" emphasizes the surface-level happiness that people show to others even when they are not truly okay.
The verse "Just wait I truly want to know what you think before you sleep, Just before you close your eyes, what goes through your mind" asks people to be honest about their feelings and thoughts, even if it's just for a moment before sleep. The song suggests that it's important to acknowledge one's struggles and not just put up a happy face. The final verse "Tell me what's wrong, I'll tell you too, Tell me what's hard, we'll make it through" offers support and unity during difficult times. The song ends with the question "People come, people go, but do we truly want to know, What they think before they sleep, Just before they close their eyes, what goes through their minds" suggesting that people should take the time to truly know and connect with each other.
Overall, the lyrics to "Have a Nice Day" are a reminder to not just focus on the surface-level happiness that people show, but to truly listen and connect with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake my hand, your doing fine
Pretend like everything is going well and continue with the false pleasantries.
Shake my hand, and feed me another line
Continue with the superficial conversation and exchange more meaningless words.
Say hello and watch me go
Acknowledge my presence but don't expect me to stick around or engage in a deep conversation.
Say hello realize that I'll never know
Recognize that there is much more beneath the surface that I will never reveal to you.
You're all alone....cause no ones there
Feel completely isolated and unsupported because nobody is around to help or care for you.
You have no home...and no one cares
Be without a stable and secure living situation, and feel like nobody is interested in your well-being.
And yet you stand there saying
Despite all of this, you put on a brave face and try to act like everything is okay.
I'm okay, have a nice day
Pretend that there are no problems and wish others well, even if you don't mean it.
Just wait I truly want to know what you think before you sleep
Despite the surface-level conversations, I genuinely care about your innermost thoughts and emotions.
Just before you close your eyes, what goes through your mind
Wonder what thoughts and fears keep you up at night, and hope to connect on a deeper level with you someday.
Quietly you shed a tear, quietly you say you have no fear
Feel both vulnerable and brave at the same time, expressing pain while also denying that it affects you.
Say goodbye and walk away
Part ways with a polite farewell, even if there is no real connection or deeper understanding established.
Say goodbye you make it through another day
Consider each day a victory if you managed to endure it, even if it wasn't a great day.
Tell me what's wrong, I'll tell you too
Offer to share struggles and support each other, creating a safe space for honest communication.
Tell me what's hard, we'll make it through
Promise to face challenges together, having each other's backs through thick and thin.
People come, people go, but do we truly want to know
Question the depth of our relationships, wondering if we really desire to delve past the surface level with others.
What they think before they sleep, Just before they close their eyes, what goes through their minds
Wonder about the private thoughts and emotions that consume individuals before they drift off to sleep, desiring to truly understand and empathize with them.
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