Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whiskey vocals", the band have been summarised as possessing a sound akin to the genres of alternative rock and "British traditional rock". Stereophonics' debut album, Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and charted at number six in the UK, aided by the singles "Local Boy in the Photograph", "More Life in a Tramps Vest" and "A Thousand Trees". The band reached mainstream success with the release of Performance and Cocktails (and its promotional singles "The Bartender and the Thief", "Just Looking" and "Pick a Part That's New") in 1999 and have achieved a total of ten top-ten singles as well as one number one: "Dakota" (2005). Having sold around 10 million copies worldwide by 2016, Stereophonics are one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. Upon their release of Pull the Pin, they achieved five consecutive UK number one albums.
The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V Festival in 2002, the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009, Oxegen in 2010, Tramlines Festival and TRNSMT in 2018, and Latitude in 2019. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereophonics
Studio albums
Word Gets Around (1997)
Performance and Cocktails (1999)
Just Enough Education to Perform (2001)
You Gotta Go There to Come Back (2003)
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? (2005)
Pull the Pin (2007)
Keep Calm and Carry On (2009)
Graffiti on the Train (2013)
Keep the Village Alive (2015)
Scream Above the Sounds (2017)
Kind (2019)
Oochya! (2022)
07. Have a nice day
Stereophonics Lyrics
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Past pier thirty nine
Early p.m.
Can't remember what time
Got the waiting cab
Stopped at the red light
Address, unsure of
But it turned out just right
It started straight off
"Coming here is hell"
That's his first words
We asked what he meant
He said " where ya' from ?"
We told him our lot
"When ya' take a holiday
Is this what you want ?"
So have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Lie around all day
Have a drink to chase
"Yourself and tourists, yeah
That's what I hate"
He said "We're going wrong
We've all become the same
We dress the same ways
Only our accents change"
So have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Swim in the ocean
That be my dish
I drive around all day
And kill processed fish
It's all money gum
No artists anymore
You're only in it now
To make more, more, more
So have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day?
The Stereophonics’ “Have a Nice Day” is a biting social commentary on consumerism and the superficiality of modern society. The lyrics recount a conversation with a cab driver in San Francisco who laments the loss of individuality and creativity in popular culture. The driver asserts that people have become homogenized, dressing and acting the same, with only their accents serving as distinguishing features. He urges the lyrics’ subject to reject this mentality and seek a more fulfilling existence, exemplified by swimming in the ocean and embracing nature. The song urges listeners to reject the societal pressures to conform and pursue a more authentic, individualistic lifestyle.
The song was released in 2001 as the lead single from the Stereophonics’ third studio album, “Just Enough Education to Perform.” It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the band’s most successful songs. The accompanying music video features lead singer Kelly Jones stripped to his underwear and walking through a city street, exemplifying the song’s message of rejecting societal expectations. “Have a Nice Day” remains a popular staple of the Stereophonics’ live performances and is regarded as one of their signature songs.
Line by Line Meaning
San Francisco Bay
The setting of the song is in San Francisco Bay, where the singer is located.
Past pier thirty nine
The singer gives a specific location in San Francisco Bay, which indicates that the singer is familiar with the area.
Early p.m.
The time of day is given, indicating that the singer is waiting for something to occur.
Can't remember what time
The artist's memory is faulty, and they cannot recall the exact time of day.
Got the waiting cab
The artist has a ride waiting for them.
Stopped at the red light
The singer's ride is obeying traffic laws, and the singer is waiting for the light to turn green.
Address, unsure of
The singer is uncertain about their destination.
But it turned out just right
Despite the uncertainty, the journey ended up being successful.
It started straight off
A conversation is beginning between the artist and another person.
"Coming here is hell"
The other person expresses an unpleasant sentiment about being in San Francisco Bay.
That's his first words
The other person begins the conversation with the quoted statement.
We asked what he meant
The artist and other individuals in the conversation are curious about the other person's remark.
He said " where ya' from ?"
The other person asks where the singer is from.
We told him our lot
The singer divulges some personal information to the other person.
"When ya' take a holiday
The other person asks the singer about their preferences when it comes to traveling.
Is this what you want ?"
The other person is questioning whether the artist is content with their current situation.
So have a nice day
The other person abruptly changes the subject and wishes the artist a good day.
Lie around all day
The other person proceeds to discourage the singer from lazing about.
Have a drink to chase
The other person suggests that the singer should have a beverage to rectify their idle behavior.
"Yourself and tourists, yeah
The other person alludes to the similarities between the artist and tourists.
That's what I hate"
The other person holds a negative opinion about both the artist and tourists.
He said "We're going wrong
The other person begins a rant regarding the current state of affairs.
We've all become the same
The other person believes that everyone behaves the same way.
We dress the same ways
The other person notes that people are lacking diversity in their fashion choices.
Only our accents change"
The other person believes that people differentiate themselves through their accents only.
Swim in the ocean
The other person suggests that the singer should engage in physical activity.
That be my dish
The other person reveals that physical activity is something that they excel at.
I drive around all day
The other person explains what they do for a living.
And kill processed fish
The other person works in the fishing industry.
It's all money gum
The other person expresses their dissatisfaction with the fishing industry.
No artists anymore
The other person claims that there are no people flourishing creatively anymore.
You're only in it now
The other person suggests that people are participating in industries for financial gain only.
To make more, more, more
The other person is implying that people are seeking excessive wealth.
Have a nice day
The other person reiterates their desire that the artist have a good day.
Have a nice day
Repeated from earlier in the song, this is yet another well-wishing sentiment from the other person.
Have a nice day
Again, the other person bids the artist farewell.
Have a nice day
Finally, the other person repeats their hope that the singer has a good day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY JONES, RICHARD MARK JONES, STUART CABLE
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