"Another Day" is written in an observational style reminiscent of "Eleanor Rigby" and "She's Leaving Home". The lyrics describe the drudgery and sadness of an unnamed woman's life at work and at home, with the lilting melody of the verses and "du du du"s of the chorus contrasting with the darker tone (lyrically and musically) of the bridges. Linda McCartney provided harmony vocals. Her husband credited her as co-writer. However, this was seen as a business maneuver in the post-Beatles legal matters.
The song was a hit in both the U.S. and UK, achieving top-5 status on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching U.S. #5 and UK #2 in April 1971.[1] In Australia the song spent 1 week at #1. In France, the song was also a #1 hit.
Although neither "Another Day" nor "Oh Woman, Oh Why" were actually a part of any McCartney album, some CD re-releases of Ram have one or both songs as bonus tracks. "Another Day" has also appeared on several of McCartney's greatest hits albums, including Wings Greatest, All the Best!, and Wingspan: Hits and History, although it should be noted that the song definitely predates the formation of Wings. It is the first in a very long succession of solo McCartney hits.
This song is referenced in John Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?"
Original Cover
Another Day
Paul & Linda McCartney 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 of Paul & Linda McCartney's "Another Day" depict the life of a woman who follows the same routine every day. From taking a morning bath to going to the office, taking a break, and going back home, it's all just another day for her. Even when she tries to break the monotony of her life by posting a letter, the people around her make her feel suffocated, and she finds it hard to stay alive. The song ends on a sad note, where the woman is alone in her apartment, waiting for the man of her dreams to come and break the spell, but he only comes and leaves the next day, leaving her feeling sad.
The lyrics of "Another Day" represent the mundanity of routine and the overwhelming feeling of loneliness that can come with it, even when surrounded by people. It's also a reflection of the societal standards of the time that expected women to follow a particular path in life, and how unfulfilling it can be. Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of a woman who's trying to find meaning in her life, but every day is just another day.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day she takes a morning bath she wets her hair
The woman begins her day by bathing and washing her hair
Wraps a towel around her as she's heading for the bedroom chair
She dries herself with a towel before going to sit in her bedroom
It's just another day
This routine is familiar and unremarkable to her
Slipping into stockings, stepping into shoes
She gets dressed, putting on stockings and shoes
Dipping in the pocket of her raincoat
She reaches into her raincoat for something
It's just another day
This day is the same as any other
At the office where the papers grow she takes a break
She works in an office and takes a brief rest
Drinks another coffee and she finds it hard to stay awake
She drinks coffee to stay awake but still struggles to do so
It's just another day
The monotony of her routine continues
So sad, so sad
The woman is feeling depressed and unhappy
Sometimes she feels so sad
Her sadness is not constant, but comes and goes
Alone in her apartment she'd dwell
She spends a lot of time alone in her apartment
Till the man of her dreams come to break the spell
She longs for a special man to come into her life and change things
Ah, stay, don't stand her up
She hopes the man will not disappoint her and will stay with her
And he comes and he stays but he leaves the next day
When the man finally appears, he only stays briefly and then leaves
So sad
The woman is left feeling sad once again
As she posts another letter to the sound of five
She mails a letter while surrounded by noise
People gather 'round her and she finds it hard to stay alive
Despite being surrounded by others, she feels isolated and disconnected from them
It's just another day
The cycle of her mundane life goes on
Do do do do do do, it's just another day
The repetition of the melody echoes the monotony of the woman's life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, NEIL INNES, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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@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...