Mike & The Mechanics are an English rock/pop supergroup formed in 1985 as a… Read Full Bio ↴Mike & The Mechanics are an English rock/pop supergroup formed in 1985 as a side project of Mike Rutherford, one of the founding members of the band Genesis. The initial line-up for the band was Rutherford on bass, vocalists Paul Carrack and Paul Young, keyboardist Adrian Lee and drummer Peter Van Hooke. Following Young's death in 2000, the band took a break. In 2004, Paul Carrack became the band's sole lead vocalist until the band drifted apart in 2007. The band reformed in 2010 with new vocalists Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar.

Mike & The Mechanics debuted with their stellar eponymous album in 1985 which highlighted Rutherford's innovative guitar work and the vocal talents of the two Pauls, amongst other guest vocalists. Initially, the group's albums were released between Genesis albums, all three Genesis members having solo projects of their own, most notable in the huge chart success of singer/drummer Phil Collins. This ended with the disbanding of Genesis in 1998.

The classic song "The Living Years" from the album of the same name was to be the height of their critical success to date; the #1 single was written by and about the dissension between singer BA Robertson and his father, a situation that was never rectified prior to his father's death, sung with great passion by Carrack. The album also featured the song "Nobody's Perfect" which received considerable airtime as the music to a successful television advertising campaign for Tennants bitter. Their third album "Word of Mouth" followed in 1991 with less commercial and critical success although the lead single, with vocals by Paul Young, reached the Top 20. The fourth album "Beggar On a Beach of Gold" was a high watermark in the quality of their material, with both the album and first single "Over My Shoulder" charting well with many considering the album the band's best work.

After a hiatus following Young's death from a heart attack on July 17, 2000, the band reformed in 2004 as Mike & the Mechanics featuring Paul Carrack releasing the album "Rewired".

A new Mike & the Mechanics album (titled "The Road") was released in the spring of 2011, supported by a 22-date UK tour. Replacing Carrack and Young as vocalists for the group are Andrew Roachford and Canadian actor/singer Tim Hower.

Beautiful Day
Mike & The Mechanics Lyrics

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Four o'clock in the morning
Waiting for the light
It's another day dawning
Another day, a better life

Walk out in the morning sun
I'm always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)

Lay down when your day is done
I'm always gonna be with you

I don't blame you for crying
No one else could see
But today we'll be flying
Forever you, forever me

Walk out in the morning sun
I'm always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)

Lay down when your day is done
I'm always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)

No doubts now we're free to run
I'm always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)
I said, always gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you

Walk out in the morning sun
And I'm always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)

Lay down when your day is done
I'm always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)

No doubts now we're free to run
I'm always gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you

(Always gonna be with you)
Always gonna be with you
(Always gonna be with you)
Beautiful, beautiful day

(Always gonna be with you)

Goodbye lonely
(Always gonna be with you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike & The Mechanics's song Beautiful Day evoke a sense of hope and comfort. The song begins with a person waiting for the light at four o'clock in the morning. It is symbolic of waiting for a new dawn, a new beginning, a fresh start. The person is hopeful for a better life and the day that is to follow. The lyrics convey the idea that no matter what happens, the person will be there with their loved one, always.

The song talks about the bond between two people that is eternal. The lines 'no doubts, now we're free to run, I'm always gonna be with you' indicate a sense of freedom, which comes from being in a relationship where trust and love are strong. The lyrics reaffirm that the person is with their loved one and that they will always be by their side. The song's conclusion emphasizes the beauty of the day the person has, along with their partner. The song's empowering message, coupled with the catchy tune, makes it a feel-good song.

Line by Line Meaning

Four o'clock in the morning
It's the early hours of the morning

Waiting for the light
Waiting for daylight to break

It's another day dawning
A new day is beginning

Another day, a better life
Today will be a better day and things will improve

Walk out in the morning sun
Go outside and enjoy the sunshine

I'm always gonna be with you
I will always be by your side

Lay down when your day is done
Rest when you finish all your activities

I don't blame you for crying
I understand why you are upset and it's okay

No one else could see
Other people might not understand your situation

But today we'll be flying
We will be triumphant and succeed today

Forever you, forever me
We will always be together