DAY BY DAY
Misfit Lyrics


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Don't worry mama
I got 24 more days for November
I've been working
Working for the paper
I'm saving what I got and living better
(Yeah)
It's crazy how we came so far
(Oh yeah)
I wonder how to payback all the favor
(Oh yeah)
I won't ever forget
(Nah, Nah)
(Oh yeah)
We've done so much together I remember
(Ahh)
How crazy that we came so far
(Ahh)
So far
(So far)
So far
(So far)
How can I dare forget
(Nah, Nah)
(Ahh)
Yeah
Better now
I'm working 9 to 7 and they pay me now
(Yeah)
Saved up every penny ain't it crazy how
(Ah)
I'm rounding up the balance in the bank account
(Wow)
I finally might be getting you that Fendi blouse
(Ah)
Buss down
On me right now, let them know
(Let them know)
We've been through this together from the get and go
(Get and go)
I know I've missed occasions bout' some time ago
(Time ago)
(Uh) But I'm coming home
(Wow, I'm coming home)
(Ahh)
I'm counting
I'm counting every second
(Every second)
I promise
I'll be home be home by the weekend
(By the weekend)
I'm sorry I kept you on the deep end
(In the deep end)
The deep end
(In the deep end)
Don't worry mama
(Yeah)
I got 24 more days for November
(November)
I've been working
Working for the paper
(Yeah)
I'm saving what I got and living better
(Better)
It's crazy how we came so far
(Ahh)
(Ahh)
(Ahh, Ahh, Ahh)
(Ahh)
I won't ever forget (Nah, nah)
We've done so much together I remember
How crazy that we came so far
(Ahh)
So far
(So far)
How can I dare forget (Nah)
(Ahh)
(Ahh)
(Ahh)
(Ahh)
(Ahh)




(Ahh)
(Ahh)

Overall Meaning

In Misfit's song "Day By Day," the singer speaks to his mother about his work and how far he has come. He tells her not to worry because he still has 24 more days in November to work for the paper. He has been saving what he has earned and living better. The singer reflects on how far they have come together and wonders how he can pay back all the favors. He won't ever forget the times they have spent together and how much they have accomplished.


Through the work of the singer to make money for his mother, we can gain insight into the value of hard work and determination. He seems to take pride in his work and the ability to provide for his mother. Although they may have faced challenging times, they have come this far through working together and relying on each other. The singer's determination to provide for his family and provide them with the best possible lifestyle is admirable.


Overall, "Day By Day" is a reflection on the power of hard work and family values. It shows the importance of taking care of each other and never forgetting where we came from. Misfit's song inspires its listeners to keep pushing and working towards their dreams while never forgetting their roots.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry mama
I want to reassure my mother that everything is going to be okay


I got 24 more days for November
I have a few weeks left before the end of November


I've been working
I've been putting in a lot of time and effort


Working for the paper
I've been working to earn money


I'm saving what I got and living better
I'm using my money wisely to improve my life


(Yeah)
Just an interjection to add emphasis


It's crazy how we came so far
It's amazing to see how much progress we've made


(Oh yeah)
Another interjection for emphasis


I wonder how to payback all the favor
I want to repay all the kindness that has been shown to me


(Nah, Nah)
A dismissive expression, meaning 'no way'


(Oh yeah)
Again, just an interjection for emphasis


We've done so much together I remember
I recall all the great things we've accomplished as a team


(Ahh)
Another exclamation of amazement or satisfaction


How crazy that we came so far
It's unbelievable that we've come this far


So far
We've accomplished a lot and have come a long way


(So far)
Repeating that we've made significant progress


How can I dare forget
I could never forget


(Nah, Nah)
Again, dismissing the idea that I could forget


(Ahh)
Another exclamation of amazement or satisfaction


Yeah
Just another interjection to add emphasis


Better now
Things are looking up for me


I'm working 9 to 7 and they pay me now
My hours at work have improved, and I'm receiving compensation for them


(Yeah)
Interjecting for emphasis


Saved up every penny ain't it crazy how
I've been diligent about saving all my money, which is kind of amazing


(Ah)
An exclamation of surprise or realization


I'm rounding up the balance in the bank account
I'm making sure that I have a good sum of money saved up in my bank account


Wow
Interjecting to express amazement or satisfaction


I finally might be getting you that Fendi blouse
I've been wanting to buy something nice for someone special, and I might finally be able to do it


(Ah)
Another exclamation of surprise or realization


Buss down
To share or display wealth


On me right now, let them know
I'm showing off my success and sharing it with others


(Let them know)
Just another interjection, indicating confidence


We've been through this together from the get and go
We've faced and overcome challenges together from the very beginning


(Get and go)
A rhyme and word play, referring to the start of our journey


I know I've missed occasions bout' some time ago
I've had to miss some important events in the past due to working, etc.


(Time ago)
Referring to events in the past


(Uh)
Just an interjection to indicate a pause or hesitation


But I'm coming home
Despite missing some events, I'm finally coming back to be with my loved ones


(Wow, I'm coming home)
Repeating and emphasizing that I'm returning home


(Ahh)
An exclamation of satisfaction, relief, or excitement


I'm counting
I'm keeping track


I'm counting every second
I'm eagerly counting down the moments until I'm back home


(Every second)
Repeating and emphasizing that I'm counting every moment


I promise
I'm making a commitment


I'll be home be home by the weekend
I'll definitely be returning home by the weekend


(By the weekend)
Repeating and emphasizing when I'll be returning home


I'm sorry I kept you on the deep end
I'm apologizing for leaving someone feeling neglected or overwhelmed


(In the deep end)
Referring to someone feeling overwhelmed or neglected


Don't worry mama
Repeating and emphasizing that I don't want my mother to worry


(Yeah)
Just another interjection for emphasis


November
Referring to the month, but it doesn't have a deeper meaning in this context


(November)
Repeating it for emphasis and to help with the song's flow


Better
Repeating and emphasizing the progress I've made


It's crazy how we came so far
Repeating and emphasizing how far we've come


(Ahh)
Another exclamation of satisfaction, excitement, or relief


(Ahh, Ahh, Ahh)
Repeating the exclamation multiple times for emphasis or to fit the song's flow


(Nah, nah)
Dismissing the idea that I could ever forget our progress or your kindness




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Written by: Martin Mmanga

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