Since July 2000 he has been part of the live line-up of UK/Brazilian outfit Da Lata, playing keyboards, percussion and providing backing vocals, who have been performing from clubs to festivals in the UK & Europe, USA & Canada, Japan, South Africa and China.
In 2006 he rejoined Level 42, replacing Lyndon Connah, for touring appearances and the recording of the album Retroglide.
Lovely Day
Mike Lindup Lyrics
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I'm smiling like I usually do
It's like summer, so they say
But I feel it's all too good to be true
I'm dreaming of life
When there's no more strife
Will ever, fine weather
It's a lovely day today
I'm smiling like I usually do
But the general said today (today)
That the other side aren't keeping it cool
The meaning of life
Is concealed from his eyes
His story of glory
Started in 1942
His dreams of days past
Could make these our last
I'm hoping that he's coping
Lying so bored by his pool
It's a lovely day today
I'm wondering like I usually do
If the weather's going to stay
Like this till I'm 102
It's a lovely day today (today)
I'm hoping like I usually do
That the weather's going to stay (to stay)
Like this till we're 10,002
Today
To stay
Today
To stay
Today
The song "Lovely Day" by Mike Lindup is a reflection on the beauty, uncertainty, and fragility of life. The singer acknowledges that it's a lovely day, but also recognizes the potential for things to take a turn for the worse, as the general has warned that the other side isn't keeping it cool. The singer dreams of a life without strife or conflict, where the weather is always fine, and they are forever in tune with the world around them.
The second verse shifts focus to the general, who is unable to see the true meaning of life and is instead focused on his own story of glory, which began in 1942. The contrast between the singer's dream of a peaceful life and the general's past ambitions highlights the fleeting nature of human existence and the potential for our individual desires to overshadow the greater good.
The final verse returns to the singer's own musings, as they wonder if the lovely weather will last until they are 102 or even until the year 10,002. The repetition of "today" and "to stay" emphasizes the present moment while acknowledging the uncertainty of the future.
Overall, "Lovely Day" encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty of each moment while recognizing the impermanence of life and the importance of finding harmony with the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a lovely day today
The weather is great right now.
I'm smiling like I usually do
I'm happy and content.
It's like summer, so they say
The weather feels like summertime.
But I feel it's all too good to be true
I have doubts about how long this good weather will last.
I'm dreaming of life
I'm imagining what life could be like.
When there's no more strife
When there are no more conflicts or difficulties.
Will ever, fine weather
Will good weather always be around?
Forever keep us in tune
Will good weather always keep us happy and in sync?
But the general said today (today)
Someone in power made a statement recently.
That the other side aren't keeping it cool
The opposing group is not behaving properly.
The meaning of life
The purpose of existence.
Is concealed from his eyes
He does not understand what life is all about.
His story of glory
His tale of success and honor.
Started in 1942
It began in 1942.
His dreams of days past
His desires for a previous time.
Could make these our last
Those memories could be all we have left.
I'm hoping that he's coping
I'm wishing he's dealing with his internal struggles.
Lying so bored by his pool
He's sitting by his pool, feeling unoccupied and disinterested.
I'm wondering like I usually do
I'm pondering as I typically would.
If the weather's going to stay
Will the good weather last?
Like this till I'm 102
Will it continue until I'm very old?
I'm hoping like I usually do
I'm optimistic as usual.
That the weather's going to stay (to stay)
That the good weather will last for a while.
Like this till we're 10,002
That the good weather will last an extremely long time.
Today
This current moment.
To stay
For this to last.
Today
This current moment.
To stay
For this to last.
Today
This current moment.
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anonymous
on On the One
Lyrics are for All As One not On the One