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The Day is about the moment and how we live in it. We want our music to represent that. We are and have been consumed with the fate of our souls as well as humanity. So much inequality and injustice goes on in this world and that really affected us before we were ever in a band. Performing music was the platform we saw that gave us hope. We wanted to live like we dream. Our goal as a band was to always remain sincere, honest, and dedicated to each other and amongst society. Above all though, our lyrics have driven us the furthest.. "Maybe today or maybe tomorrow/ Just like the seasons together we follow/ And I believe we are broken in pieces / Well finally something is wrong"(Belongs to you, 2003). We couldn't help but be drawn to the reflective nature of the words. It is indeed about blending into your environment in a harmonious nature, which by no means should diminish the fire that burns in you.

The Day is Rameen Khan (vocal/guitars), Brian White (drums), Garrett Hedman (bass), and myself, Saier Sadiq (guitars). So many image molded groups with corporate values have passed since we first played in 1999, in a dinky coffee house called Lulu's Beehive on Ventura Blvd ; and so not surprisingly the souls of bands like Nirvana, Stone Roses, and the Verve have rarely surfaced since. It is the inspiration of their songs we have loved so much that has conquered our doubts, fears, and heartache in this cutthroat industry. Despite going through so many setbacks that many in this profession inevitably goes through, our current lineup seems to have the most chemistry since its conception. Rameen and I , have been childhood friends and loved JAMC, Oasis, Ride, and other acts which seemed to stand out because it was evident they put as much effort into what they were saying as they did in their song arrangements. In " Fine Friend" Pale Saints singer Merial Barham sings "I am tired of holding my breath/ There's too much that's been left to say/ But i know tomorrow the smile on your face/ Will smooth these thoughts away" The universal message and timeless lyrics which anyone can relate to was something we did not take lightly.

Despite his love and prolific talent for writing songs we couldn't hear enough of, original singer and founding member Faran Khan, left the band in 2005. However, many of the songs we wrote together are still with us and he is an integral part of The Day albeit a different role.

Souvenir for the Soul ( debut album), which was recorded in 2001 was our first crack at trying to form an identity. We were new to the whole process but we feel learned alot and poured our heart into that album.si We were mentally and physically consumed with the process of writing, recording and composing. It did not deter us from performing. From 1999 to 2003 the band performed at every conceivable venue in the LA and Orange County averaging at least 40 shows a year. Footage from some shows made their way on to a commercial made and edited by original drummer Brent Bishop who was also a a film major at the time . The commercial eventually got airplay at the 2002 VMA's . In the end of 2004 disenchanted with the progress we had made , we set out to record a 5 song EP called Belongs To You. Music Connection gave it an endorsing thumbs up by comparing the band to the likes of Oasis and REM. We were in contact with 3 major labels but nothing came to fruition. It was during this time that everything nearly fell apart. Faran wanted out, and Cory our latest revolving drummer, who plays bass for buzz band Bobot Adrenaline could not meet the demands of our band. We were at a crossroad like never before. But there was so many songs we had written in a period of deep introspection and camaraderie which remained unsung.

Rameen who had till this point been the lead guitarist had the experience and drive necessary to take the next step. Moving to vocals and guitars was a natural evolution. Brian came to us as a blessing from a mutual friend. He has ironically become an anchor for us considering he is our 5th drummer. In 2006 the band got paid residency at the Farmacy in West Hollywood and performed there for six months weekly. It was a defining period for us. A new era had begun. We are looking forward to working on our latest album "No Finer Line" set for release in early 2009. It does feel like the band's potential may finally be realized. We are excited and anxious to finish recording so we can go back to doing what we love, playing our songs. We want to thank everyone who's been responsible for keeping us together through it all.

We Are
The Day Lyrics

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He sold the air
And turned your heads
To face the other way
The first is free
Create the need
So kids say "God is great"
Inside the frame
We're all the same

Humanity in chains
Are we ever wide awake?
You're not your friend
You're staying in
In case you face a storm
Call emergency
Your fingers bleed
You struggle to stay warm
Inside your eyes
The dream has died
But vanity remains
Are we ever wide awake?
We're not in control
Of whatever we're doing
The world's tearing at the seams
Don't know what it means
I miss the way
We'd just reach out
And touch existence
But these days
The rules have changed
And something's in the way
Are we ever wide awake?
He stole the scene
The whitest teeth
The world had ever seen
Control their gaze
Adjust their days
Tailored to the feed
Inside the frame
We're silhouettes
To a god without a name
Are we ever wide awake?
I miss being near you
With nothing between us
Our hands meet inside the frame
But it's not the same
There has to be some way
That we can just connect
But these days
The rules have changed
And something's in the way
Are we ever
It's not even worth it to be awake
It's not even worth it to be awake
It's not even worth it to be awake
It's not even worth it to be awake
But these days
The rules have changed

And something's in the way
Are we ever

Overall Meaning

The Day's song "We Are" talks about the control society has over people's lives through manipulation, consumerism, and the loss of human connection. The lyrics seem to point towards the corrupt nature of society and the impact it has on individuals. The opening lines, "He sold the air and turned your heads to face the other way" can be interpreted as society trying to distract people from the reality of the world and make them unaware of the bigger picture through manipulative tactics.

The song also addresses the loss of faith and the powerful influence of consumerism on young people. The line "The first is free, create the need, so kids say 'God is great'  reflects on how the youth can fall prey to propaganda and blindly follow whatever they are told. But as they grow older, the need to conform wanes, and this is reflected in the line "Inside your eyes the dream has died, but vanity remains." This line highlights the struggle of an individual to come to terms with their loss of faith and identity while they still try and stay true to themselves.

The chorus of the song reiterates the theme of control by posing the question, "Are we ever wide awake?" implying that we are all living life like zombies, following the norms, and not even aware of our situation or surroundings. The line "It's not even worth it to be awake" further emphasizes the futility and despair of modern life.

Line by Line Meaning

He sold the air
Someone sold something that belongs to everyone and we lost something important in the process.

And turned your heads
We were tricked into looking the other way and not questioning what was happening.

To face the other way
We were directed to look away from something that is important and not pay attention to it.

The first is free
The first taste of something might be free, but then we get hooked on it and have to keep buying it.

Create the need
Someone manufactured a need for something that we didn't actually need and tricked us into thinking we do need it.

So kids say "God is great"
People use religion to justify things that might not actually be great, and sometimes children are used in this way.

Inside the frame
We are limited by the way we see things and the way things are presented to us.

We're all the same
Despite our differences, we are all human and all connected to each other.

Humanity in chains
Some people hold the power and keep others trapped and oppressed.

Are we ever wide awake?
Are we really paying attention to what is going on around us or are we just going through the motions?

You're not your friend
Sometimes we have to look out for ourselves and can't rely on our friends to help us.

You're staying in
Sometimes we stay in our safe spaces and don't take risks or confront challenges.

In case you face a storm
We prepare for the worst because we know that things can go wrong.

Call emergency
Sometimes we need help from others and have to reach out for it.

Your fingers bleed
Sometimes we work hard and put in effort, but it can be painful and draining.

You struggle to stay warm
Sometimes it can be hard to stay comfortable and safe in difficult circumstances.

Inside your eyes
We can see the truth and the reality of situations in people's eyes.

The dream has died
Something that we hoped and dreamed for has died and been lost.

But vanity remains
Even when things don't go as planned, we still care about our appearances and what others think of us.

We're not in control
We don't always have control over our lives and our circumstances.

Of whatever we're doing
Even when we think we have control, there are always other factors at play.

The world's tearing at the seams
The world is falling apart and things are not going well.

Don't know what it means
Sometimes we don't understand what is happening or why things are the way they are.

I miss the way
Something that used to be good and enjoyable is now gone and we miss it.

We'd just reach out
We used to be able to connect with others easily and without barriers.

And touch existence
We were able to experience the world and feel connected to it in a meaningful way.

But these days
Things have changed and are not the way they used to be.

The rules have changed
The way we interact with the world and with each other is different now than it used to be.

And something's in the way
There are obstacles preventing us from connecting with each other and with the world in the way we used to.

He stole the scene
Someone took over and became the center of attention, leaving others in the background.

The whitest teeth
Someone has a very polished and perfect appearance.

The world had ever seen
This perfect appearance is unprecedented and has never been seen before.

Control their gaze
This person has the ability to manipulate how others see them and control their attention.

Adjust their days
This person has an impact on how others live their lives and spend their time.

Tailored to the feed
The way we consume media and information is specifically catered to us and our interests.

We're silhouettes
We are not fully realized or fleshed out as individuals, but rather simplified versions of ourselves.

To a god without a name
We are controlled by forces that we don't understand or can't name.

It's not even worth it to be awake
Sometimes it feels like there's no point in being aware of the world and its problems because it's all so overwhelming and depressing.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Lindström

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