Brighter Day
Sam Gray Lyrics


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Toodleloo Toodleloo
To the only way.
I cool my heart,
Down in the shade.
And who are you
Who are you
To get in my way
You say 'hi'
but you don't really mean it
Or half the words you say.

Whatever you do
To bring me down, down, down,
I don't need it.
I'm already blue
So much I'll settle back down
To where you came.
I'll wave you off on your aeroplane
And sing.

Goodbye to the games that you wanted
So long cause they don't stop coming
I don't need you like I think I do
So I'll be on my way.
Hello to the new-found season
Your friends have a damn-good reason
To sit myself back on the shelf
And hide myself away
For a brighter day

-for a brighter day-

Took a walk
To the dock
By the old town hall
These people make me feel so small
Give a wave to the people that pass you by
They wave back but they don't really mean it
I wonder why they try to try

Whatever you do
To bring me down, down, down,
I don't need it.
I'm already blue
So much I'll settle back down
To where you came
I'll wave goodbye on your aeroplane
And sing.

Goodbye to the games that you wanted
So long cause they don't stop coming
I don't need you like I think I do
So I'll be on my way-ay-ay-ay-ay
Hello to the new-found season
Your love is a damn-good reason
To sit myself back on the shelf
And hide myself away
For a brighter day

I'm happy to greet ya
But let's not talk like we're the best of friends
I'll take ya or leave ya
I don't care much for how you speak
Or the messages you sing
So I say.

Goodbye
to the games that you wanted
So long
cause they don't stop coming
I don't need you like I think I do
So I'll be on my waaaaaaay!
Hello to the new-found season
Your friends have a damn-good reason
To sit myself back on the shelf
And hide myself away
For a brighter day

Goodbye to the games that you wanted
So long cause they don't stop coming
I don't need you like I think I do
So I'll be on my way-ay-ay-ay-ay
Hello to the new-found season
Your love is a damn-good reason
To sit myself back on the shelf
And hide myself away
For a brighter day





(Sha la
Sha la la la la) x9

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Gray’s song “Brighter Day” are about moving on from a toxic relationship and finding a new beginning. The song starts with the lines “Toodleloo Toodleloo, To the only way. I cool my heart, Down in the shade.” The singer is saying goodbye to the person who has caused him pain and is cooling his heart to move on. He then questions the person's intention by singing “Who are you, To get in my way, You say 'hi' but you don't really mean it, Or half the words you say,” showing that he has realized the person’s true intentions.


The chorus of the song highlights the singer's ability to keep moving forward and let go of the past. He sings "Goodbye to the games that you wanted, So long 'cause they don't stop coming, I don't need you like I think I do, So I'll be on my way," indicating that he has grown tired of the games and is moving on. The singer then reflects on the good memories they had together but realizes that it’s time for him to leave. The final chorus ends with the lyrics “Goodbye to the games that you wanted, So long cause they don't stop coming, I don't need you like I think I do, So I'll be on my way-ay-ay-ay-ay, Hello to the new-found season, Your love is a damn-good reason, To sit myself back on the shelf, And hide myself away, For a brighter day.”


Overall, "Brighter Day" is a song of growth and maturity in relationships. It teaches how to let go of toxic individuals who hurt you and find happiness and positivity in new beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

Toodleloo Toodleloo
Goodbye, farewell


To the only way.
Going towards one specific path


I cool my heart,
Calm myself down


Down in the shade.
In a peaceful and cool place


And who are you
Questioning the identity of the person


Who are you
Reiterating the question


To get in my way
Asking why they are interfering in their life


You say 'hi'
Addressing the greeting made by the person


but you don't really mean it
Doubting the sincerity of the person's greeting


Or half the words you say.
Not trusting anything they say


Whatever you do
Regardless of what happens


To bring me down, down, down,
To make them feel worse and worse


I don't need it.
Not being affected by their actions


I'm already blue
Feeling down and sad already


So much I'll settle back down
Wanting to return to their previous state


To where you came.
To the place where the person first appeared


I'll wave you off on your aeroplane
Saying goodbye to the person and letting them leave


And sing.
Feeling happy and relieved after the person's departure


Goodbye to the games that you wanted
No longer playing the person's games


So long cause they don't stop coming
Saying farewell to their endless, tiring tactics


I don't need you like I think I do
Realizing they don't need the person as much as they thought


So I'll be on my way.
Leaving the person behind


Hello to the new-found season
Welcoming a new start in life


Your friends have a damn-good reason
Acknowledging that the person has someone else in their life


To sit myself back on the shelf
Putting oneself away from the person


And hide myself away
Concealing themselves from others


For a brighter day
Hoping for a better future


Took a walk
Going for a stroll


To the dock
Towards the pier or waterfront


By the old town hall
Next to the old municipal building


These people make me feel so small
Feeling insignificant around others


Give a wave to the people that pass you by
Greeting the strangers that cross their path


They wave back but they don't really mean it
Others give an insincere response


I wonder why they try to try
Questioning the reason for their actions


I'm happy to greet ya
Feeling content to say hello


But let's not talk like we're the best of friends
Setting boundaries in the relationship


I'll take ya or leave ya
Willing to continue or end the relationship


I don't care much for how you speak
Not interested in the person's speaking style


Or the messages you sing
Not paying attention to what they say or sing


Goodbye
Saying farewell


to the games that you wanted
Ending the person's manipulative tactics


So long
Saying goodbye for good


I'll be on my waaaaaaay!
Moving on and leaving the person behind


Your love is a damn-good reason
Acknowledging the person's love


Sha la Sha la la la) x9
Nonsense words to end the song




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Comments from YouTube:

@vhsretrofan

saw sam last night supporting east 17- AWSOME!!!!

@TheNemo1996

This guy deserves more views!! His music is well good - puts you in a good mood :) Little dance about :) True legend :)

@TaiShanProductions

said it on the day sam.. top tune and now with a top top video to go with it. look forward to the album and that drink.... ;-]

@IBrownyI

saw sam supporting "the overtones" well done Sam you did well

@keithylad

YES ALYX PARIS AND DEANO!!!! really upbeat and happy song too...i like it :)

@Shecomesfirst

smashing sam old boy, keep it up!!!

@aruss100

i like this......its up there.

@emmafcarrighan

HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS?!?! i looooooooooooove!! <3

@thecrowncastle

nice going!

@AntonyGray

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!

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