Another Day
Paul McCartney Lyrics


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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
At the office where the papers grow she takes a break
Drinks another coffe and she finds it hard to stay awake
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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Another Day" by Paul McCartney is a classic pop tune that tells the story of a woman who goes through the motions of her daily life, but feels lonely and unfulfilled. The first verse describes her routine of taking a morning bath and getting dressed for work, while the second verse depicts her sense of sadness and her desire for a man to come into her life and break her solitude. The refrain of "Do do do do do do, it's just another day" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the monotony of the woman's existence.


The lyrics are simple yet poignant, as they capture the universal experience of feeling disconnected and searching for something more in life. The melancholy tone of the music complements the lyrics, giving the song a sense of wistfulness and longing. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the woman's sense of being stuck in a cycle of disappointment and disillusionment.


Overall, "Another Day" is a bittersweet song about the human desire for connection and meaning in life, and how sometimes we get stuck in routines that make us feel trapped and unfulfilled.


Line by Line Meaning

Every day she takes a morning bath she wets her hair
She begins her day by taking a bath and washing her hair


Wraps a towel around her as she's heading for the bedroom chair
She wraps a towel around herself and heads towards the bedroom to get dressed


It's just another day
Her routine is mundane and uneventful


Slipping into stockings, stepping into shoes
She puts on her stockings and shoes to get ready for work


Dipping in the pocket of her raincoat
She checks the pockets of her raincoat before heading out


It's just another day
Her work routine is just as mundane and uneventful as her morning routine


At the office where the papers grow she takes a break
She takes a break from work at the office where paperwork is constantly piling up


Drinks another coffee and she finds it hard to stay awake
She drinks coffee to stay awake and finds it difficult to keep herself alert


It's just another day
Her daily life is a cycle of mundane activities


So sad, so sad
She feels unhappy and depressed


Sometimes she feels so sad
Her sadness is sometimes overwhelming


Alone in her apartment she'd dwell
She spends time alone in her apartment


Till the man of her dreams come to break the spell
She longs for the man of her dreams to come and rescue her from her depression


Ah, stay, don't stand her up
She pleads for him not to leave her alone again


And he comes and he stays but he leaves the next day
Although the man of her dreams comes to visit, he always leaves the following day


As she posts another letter to the sound of five
She sends another letter while hearing the sound of the clock striking five


People gather 'round her and she finds it hard to stay alive
People surround her but she struggles to find meaning in her life


It's just another day
Her life continues on as an endless cycle of mundane activities


Do do do do do do, it's just another day
The monotony of her life is emphasized by the recurring 'do do do' sound


Do do do do do do, it's just another day
The repetition of the 'do do do' sound reinforces the theme of her daily routine being uneventful




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Linda McCartney, Paul James McCartney

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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.



All comments from YouTube:

@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.

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@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...

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