It's said that the musical urge in Kellogg started with a mixture of his dad's records (Cat Stevens/Jim Croce) and his sister's (Mötley Crüe/Bon Jovi). The songwriting of the former and the showmanship of the latter was the beginning of the musical attitude that pervades Kellogg's work today. Kellogg got his start recording and touring while attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1994-1998. He independently released several solo albums before being signed to Universal Records in 2004.
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Days
Stephen Kellogg Lyrics
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Everything going as it should
The mystery is understood
Just like my momma said that it would
So act the way you dream you could
And dream the way an actor would
*You relieve the clouds of rain,
And it goes without saying, if you should catch me praying
It's for days just like this one today
Pick me up at 12:15 when the sun is riding high
Wear your old jean shorts for me, the ones that you cut just above the thigh
You know I've always loved you, so don't make me tell you why
When you let me do my thing, I'm a different guy
Let's break it down to a level I can understand,
You be the woman and I will be your man
When you're feeling it, you just know where you stand
And I walk with my head held high when I can
Not everyday's so easy and they're tough to plan
When the good day comes, you've got to do as the good day demands
The song "Days" by Stephen Kellogg depicts a good day in life. The lyrics describe the feeling of satisfaction with everything going as it should and the mysteries of life being understood. The lines "Just like my momma said it would/ so act the way you dream you could" suggest that the singer is taking his mother's advice and living his dream. The song also mentions the significance of family and relationships. In the lines "You relieve the clouds of rain/ You remind me that they'll be other days," the singer acknowledges that his loved ones comfort him during difficult times and remind him that there will be better days.
Kellogg also mentions specific details that are unique to the good day he is experiencing, such as the time of day when he wants to be picked up and the type of clothing he would like his partner to wear. These details serve to create a vivid picture of the good day he is experiencing. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that not every day is easy, and the good days are something to cherish and fully embrace because they are not always guaranteed.
Overall, "Days" is a song about appreciating the good times in life and the people who make them possible. The lyrics portray the feeling of contentment and joy that comes with a day that genuinely feels good.
Line by Line Meaning
A day like today just feels so good,
Today feels like a perfect day.
Everything going as it should
Everything is going well.
The mystery is understood
Everything makes sense, there are no mysteries.
Just like my momma said that it would
My mother told me that someday everything would be perfect, and she was right.
So act the way you dream you could
Be the person you want to be, live your dreams.
And dream the way an actor would
Dream big, like an actor dreaming of success.
You relieve the clouds of rain,
You make everything better for me, like the sun coming out after a rainy day.
You remind me that they'll be other days
You help me remember that there will be more good days to come.
And it goes without saying, if you should catch me praying
If you see me praying, it's because I am grateful for this beautiful day.
It's for days just like this one today
I am thanking God for this amazing day.
Pick me up at 12:15 when the sun is riding high
Come get me when the sun is at its peak.
Wear your old jean shorts for me, the ones that you cut just above the thigh
Dress in a way that I like to see you, wear those shorts you cut just above the thigh.
You know I've always loved you, so don't make me tell you why
I love you very much, and I don't need to explain why.
When you let me do my thing, I'm a different guy
When you let me be myself, I am a better person than I usually am.
Let's break it down to a level I can understand,
Let's simplify things so that I can understand them.
You be the woman and I will be your man
You be yourself, and I will be there for you.
When you're feeling it, you just know where you stand
You know exactly where you are and where you want to be.
And I walk with my head held high when I can
I am confident and happy when things are going well.
Not everyday's so easy and they're tough to plan
Not every day is easy and sometimes it's hard to know what to do.
When the good day comes, you've got to do as the good day demands
When everything is going well, enjoy it and make the most of it.
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.