Another Day
McCartney Paul & Linda Lyrics
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Wraps a towel around her as she's heading for the bedroom chair
It's just another day
Slipping into stockings, stepping into shoes
Dipping in the pocket of her raincoat
It's just another day
At the office where the papers grow she takes a break
Drinks another coffe and she finds it hard to stay awake
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
So sad, so sad
Sometimes she feels so sad
Alone in her apartment she'd dwell
Till the man of her dreams come to break the spell
Ah, stay, don't stand her up
And he comes and he stays but he leaves the next day
So sad
Sometimes she feels so sad
As she posts another letter to the sound of five
People gather 'round her and she finds it hard to stay alive
It's just another day
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
So sad, so sad
Sometimes she feels so sad
Alone in her apartment she'd dwell
Till the man of her dreams come to break the spell
Ah, stay, don't stand her up
And he comes and he stays but he leaves the next day
So sad
Sometimes she feels so sad
Every day she takes a morning bath she wets her hair
Wraps a towel around her as she's heading for the bedroom chair
It's just another day
Slipping into stockings, stepping into shoes
Dipping in the pocket of her raincoat
It's just another day
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
The lyrics to Paul and Linda McCartney's "Another Day" describe the monotony and sadness of daily life for a woman who is stuck in a routine. She takes her morning bath and gets ready for work, slipping into stockings and stepping into shoes. She heads to the office where she takes a break to drink coffee and finds it hard to stay awake. At home, she feels alone and sad until the man of her dreams comes along, only to leave the next day.
The lyrics use repetition to emphasize the routine and mundanity of the woman's life. The chorus is a simple "do do do do do do, it's just another day," highlighting the fact that every day is the same for her. The verses paint a picture of a lonely woman stuck in a routine, longing for the man who will break her spell of sadness and despair.
Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the struggles of daily life and the isolation that often accompanies it. The lyrics are a reminder to appreciate the little moments of joy and to break free from the monotony of routine before it consumes us completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day she takes a morning bath she wets her hair
The woman starts her day by taking a bath and wetting her hair
Wraps a towel around her as she's heading for the bedroom chair
She puts a towel around herself as she's getting ready in the morning
It's just another day
Her routine is repetitive and mundane
Slipping into stockings, stepping into shoes
She gets dressed for the day by putting on her stockings and shoes
Dipping in the pocket of her raincoat
She checks the pockets of her raincoat before leaving
At the office where the papers grow she takes a break
She works in an office where the papers keep piling up and takes a break
Drinks another coffe and she finds it hard to stay awake
She drinks coffee to stay awake and struggles to do so
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
The repetition of sounds signify the mundane routine
So sad, so sad
The woman's life is unhappy
Sometimes she feels so sad
The woman often feels sorrowful
Alone in her apartment she'd dwell
She spends alone time in her apartment
Till the man of her dreams come to break the spell
She awaits the arrival of her dream man
Ah, stay, don't stand her up
She wants him to stay and not cancel their plans
And he comes and he stays but he leaves the next day
The man of her dreams comes but leaves the next day
As she posts another letter to the sound of five
She sends a letter while hearing the clock chime five
People gather 'round her and she finds it hard to stay alive
She feels suffocated and struggles to cope with the attention
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
The repetition of sounds signify the mundane routine
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, NEIL INNES, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@billmay7364
Back in the Day.
1971.
I had a Paper Route.
After my Route I went into the Store
And bought my first 45.
My Mom worked in the record Dept.
Paul McCartney Another Day
Was the One.
Today at 64 years old.
Still Listening and Collecting Records.
Always liked this song.
Flip Side was OH Woman Oh Why.
Now that's a hidden jem.
I wish Another day was included
On RAM.
My Favorite McCartney Record.
@laurencemcdonald7469
That guy is so creative. Melodies and lyrics that others would dream of producing seem to flow effortlessly from him.
@jeffsnyder3161
I am so glad that Paul worked with Linda on these songs. Her voice was just lovely on all of their work.
@debbiesims138
I like listening to this because Linda sounds so good.
@Jhensy2012
She got so much crap thrown at her for years -- mostly because the world wanted to see Paul with the Beatles, not her -- but all these years later her harmony vocals sound great.
@swtbbyjms3806
I’ve heard her voice isolated from the other vocals. It wasn’t pleasant. With the magic of electrics, they made it beautiful.
But it never affected my thoughts. If she made Paul happy, I didn’t give a rats ass about all the critics.
@jeffsnyder3161
@@swtbbyjms3806 well here we are into opinions, and that is OK. I have heard her voice isolated right here on YT as well and ...... she is on pitch without autotune, and sounds very nice and sweet. To you it wasn't pleasant, and to me it is. :)
@petersonlafollette3521
Their voices blended well together. Paul's photos here capture
a sunny eyed soul- he had good reason to go south, but reached
deep musically to get a BIG second wind.
@garydunn5797
Linda doesn't get enough credit for her beautiful iconic vocal harmonies.
@carolfreitag6847
My favorite McCartney solo song!!! Lindas backing vocals are wonderful!!!
@AlienArt86
Yeah really one of his best solo songs...