Day After Day
The Artie Shaw Orchestra Lyrics
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Out of town were the people I knew
I had that feeling of self-pity
What to do, what to do, what to do
The outlook was decidedly blue
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
A foggy day, in London town
Had me low, had me down
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
British Museum, had lost its charm
How long I wondered,
Could this thing last
But the age of miracles, hadn't past
For suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
For suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
The lyrics to "Day after Day" by The Artie Shaw Orchestra depict a narrative of a person who is feeling like a stranger in a city, disconnected from the people they know. They are experiencing a sense of self-pity and are unsure about what to do with themselves in this state. The overall perspective on life seems pessimistic, with the outlook appearing decidedly blue.
However, as the person walks through the foggy streets alone, they experience a sudden stroke of luck. The day turns out to be the luckiest day they have ever known. The presence of fog in London town creates a gloomy atmosphere, further contributing to their low spirits and despair. They view the morning with alarm and even the renowned British Museum has lost its charm in their eyes. It seems like a long-lasting, unfortunate situation, and they wonder how much longer it can persist.
But in a surprising turn of events, the age of miracles has not passed. Suddenly, the person sees someone they recognize or are attracted to in this foggy London town, and everything changes. The sun shines through the fog, symbolizing a ray of hope and happiness. The mere sight of this person brings warmth and brightness to their surroundings, transforming the previously gloomy atmosphere into one filled with sunshine.
Overall, "Day after Day" portrays a journey from loneliness, self-pity, and despair to a sudden moment of serendipity and joy. It highlights the power of chance encounters and the potential for unexpected happiness to brighten the darkest of days.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a stranger in the city
I felt unfamiliar and disconnected in the urban environment
Out of town were the people I knew
The people I was familiar with were not present
I had that feeling of self-pity
I had a sense of sadness and pity for myself
What to do, what to do, what to do
I was unsure and confused about what actions to take
The outlook was decidedly blue
The overall perspective appeared gloomy and pessimistic
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
While I strolled through the misty roads by myself
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
It unexpectedly became the most fortunate day I have experienced
A foggy day, in London town
A misty day in the city of London
Had me low, had me down
Made me feel sad and depressed
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
I observed the start of the day with great concern
British Museum, had lost its charm
The British Museum no longer held its previous appeal
How long I wondered, could this thing last
I questioned the duration of this situation
But the age of miracles, hadn't passed
However, the era of miracles had not come to an end
For suddenly, I saw you there
Because suddenly, I caught sight of you
And through foggy London town, the sun was shining everywhere
And despite the misty city of London, sunlight illuminated all around
Everywhere
In every location
Everywhere
In every place
Everywhere
In every spot
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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