In 2005, he released his sophomore album, "Bedtime Stories & Fairytales." While, still pertaining to similar subject matter as his debut record, Bedtime Stories is light hearted with simple and catchier melodies.
In 2006, Ryan put a band together consisting of long time friend, Sean Cimino (electric guitar), Tyler Chester (bass, keys), and Dan Bailey (drums, percussion). They tracked the album, "As Long As We're Laying The Cards On The Table" in September of 2006, but before the record was mixed, the files were corrupted and the album was lost.
After a year of debate whether or not to re-track the album, a new one was written, and the "Cards" record was left to be nothing but a handful of unmixed studio sessions.
Ryan Baxley and his band, which features new drummer, Aaron Redfield, went into the studio in September 2007 to record their first collective record, "Lessons I've Learned."
One track from this album can be found on the "EP4FREE" record, as well as 2 acoustic tracks from the unreleased "Cards" record. "Lessons I've Learned" is expected to be released in mid 2008.
This Day
Ryan Baxley Lyrics
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You can have all the time that you need
But while I'm awake
You can spend some time with me
And I can't wait another day
To see if you will leave
It's funny how life works this way
These lyrics are expressing the desire to spend time with someone while they are still awake because once they fall asleep, time cannot be shared anymore. The singer acknowledges that the other person may need time alone, but they still want to be with them before they doze off. The lyrics also reveal a sense of urgency, as the singer can't wait another day to see if the other person will leave. The last sentence, "I never thought I'd see this day," implies that perhaps the singer didn't expect to have this opportunity to spend time with the other person, or that they didn't expect this particular moment to come.
The lyrics of "This Day" are relatable in their expression of the fleeting nature of time and the urgency to seize the moment. They convey the singer's desire to cherish the time they have with the other person, as they may not have this chance again. The song's emotional weight is further amplified by the somber and contemplative tone of the melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait until I sleep
Please don't bother me until I am asleep
You can have all the time that you need
You have the liberty to use as much time as you want
But while I'm awake
However, during my conscious hours
You can spend some time with me
You can allocate some of that time to be with me
And I can't wait another day
I am anxious and cannot bear to wait any longer
To see if you will leave
To know if you will eventually depart from my life
It's funny how life works this way
Life is interesting in that it often surprises us
I never thought I'd see this day
I never expected this day to come
Contributed by Jack B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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