Spencer’s easy-listening voice, versatile piano playing, unpretentious original compositions and charming personality have earned him acclaim from coast to coast. He has appeared on national television four times and performed at some of the finest and established music venues in the United States.
Born in Utah, Spencer was raised in rural Arizona, primarily by a single mom who is a music teacher, lyric soprano and a devotee of musical theater. His mother, Jeannie, has had a profound influence on his musical pursuit. Spencer currently resides in Los Angeles.
Largely self-taught, Day’s work reveals the influences of such diverse composers as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, John Lennon and Paul Simon. In his music, one can hear his humanism, vulnerability and universal melodic phrasing.
“I want to create a passionate fusion of all the musical styles that have inspired me,” Day says. “As I grow as an artist, I hope to continue paying homage to the great artists who have shaped my style and sensibilities. I want to create music that is smooth and sophisticated but teeming with raw emotion and fire under the surface. It is in life’s contradictions where the most beautiful things are created.”
A prolific composer and self-proclaimed perfectionist, Day has devoted himself to his career. His hard work has been paying off. Since he was a featured performer at the 2007 San Francisco Jazz Festival, he has been a perennial favorite in the Bay Area, headlining at Yoshi’s, the Plush Room, the Great American Music Hall and the Herbst Theatre. In New York City, Spencer received rave reviews in Time Out and Backstage magazines, having performed to enthusiastic audiences at the Town Hall, Joe’s Pub, and the Canal Room. He has headlined at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, The Sheldon Concert Hall in St Louis, and the Dakota in Minneapolis.
Spencer recently opened for Rufus Wainwright at the Napa Valley Opera House and appeared at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival, by the invitation of Jazz legend Marian McPartland in celebration of her 90th birthday. This is followed by the Monterey Jazz Festival and a full schedule of touring overseas and throughout this country in concert with the October, 2008 release of “Vagabond.”.
Spencer recorded his newest CD with Yair Evnine, his longtime guitarist/cellist; Grammy-nominated master drummer Scott Amendola (Charlie Hunter) and renowned bassist Jon Evans (Tori Amos). Artistically, it’s a triumphant collaboration.
Day’s creativity also includes composing musical theater. In 2005, he collaborated with Rafe Chase on a full-length musical, “Someday, Love,” which was performed at San Francisco’s New Conservatory Theater. Spencer starred in the show in addition to writing its score.
He has composed more than 60 tunes and recorded two well-received albums, “Introducing Spencer Day” (2004) and “Movie of Your Life” (2005). The song “Movie of Your Life” won San Francisco Academy of Art University’s 2005 competition for best original song. The resulting music video, produced by the school’s faculty and students, was selected by Dolby Laboratories as a demonstration video for the global launch of the Dolby 7.1 system.
“Ultimately, what matters most is the music,” says Spencer. “Whatever I do, whatever I sing, my primary goal is to keep it pure and honest.”
Someday
Spencer Day Lyrics
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Tender words keep you running away.
It's a shame that nobody ever told you,
But I hope you believe it someday.
Cuz you shine like the stars in the evening,
And you're as soft as the break day.
It's a shame that you don't even see it,
But I hope you believe it someday.
Pure and innocent as a child.
Learn to love yourself like I do.
Let your soul begin to shine.
Cuz I can't describe your beauty.
It's as deep for the words can convey.
I'm gonna keep on repeating I love you,
And I hope you believe it someday.
Someday, someday, someday.
Find a simple truth inside you,
Pure and innocent as a child.
Learn to love yourself like I do.
Let your soul begin to shine.
You're an angel's fallen from heaven.
I'll be your shelter when you are afraid.
I'm gonna stand beside you forever.
And I hope you believe me someday.
The lyrics to Spencer Day's "Someday" tell the story of a person who is deeply in love with someone who struggles to see their own worth. The singer speaks of the subject's beauty and grace, comparing them to stars and angels, yet they cannot seem to accept the love and attention being offered to them. The chorus repeats the notion that someday, the subject will come to realize their own value and begin to love themselves.
The song encourages the subject to find a "simple truth" within themselves, something pure and innocent, and to learn to love themselves just as the singer does. The sentiment is one of hope and optimism, that someday the subject will be able to see themselves as worthy of love and affection.
Overall, "Someday" is a beautiful and heartfelt ballad that speaks to the universal human experience of self-doubt and the struggle to accept our own worthiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a shame that my love won't come, so you.
It's unfortunate that my love isn't reciprocated by you.
Tender words keep you running away.
Kind words make you shy away from the affection.
It's a shame that nobody ever told you,
It's a pity that no one ever conveyed this to you.
But I hope you believe it someday.
I wish you would understand this sentiment one day.
Cuz you shine like the stars in the evening,
You radiate like the stars in the night sky,
And you're as soft as the break day.
And you are just as gentle as the dawn.
It's a shame that you don't even see it,
It's a shame that you are unaware of this quality about yourself.
But I hope you believe it someday.
However, I hope someday you can understand and believe it.
Find a simple truth inside you,
Search within yourself for a simple truth.
Pure and innocent as a child.
As pure and innocent as a child's heart.
Learn to love yourself like I do.
Teach yourself to love and value yourself like I do.
Let your soul begin to shine.
Allow your inner self to emit light and positivity.
Cuz I can't describe your beauty.
Because I cannot accurately put into words how beautiful you are.
It's as deep for the words can convey.
It's too profound to be expressed merely through verbal communication.
I'm gonna keep on repeating I love you,
I will continue to express my love for you.
And I hope you believe it someday.
And I hope someday you will fully believe it.
Someday, someday, someday.
One day, hopefully soon.
You're an angel's fallen from heaven.
You are an angel, fallen from the heavens above.
I'll be your shelter when you are afraid.
I'll be a safe place for you when you feel scared or unsure.
I'm gonna stand beside you forever.
I will always stand by your side.
And I hope you believe me someday.
I hope someday you can believe in my unwavering loyalty and commitment.
Writer(s): SPENCER DAY
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