DAY BY DAY
The Hooters Lyrics


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Give me what you can tonight
Time is all we have to play
Tell me you can't live without me
Tell me every day by day by day
nothing last forever, only fades way
day by day

Give me what you can tonight
I'm back tomorrow anyway
Show me some appreciation
Show me every day by day by day
The chance you gotta take, the price you gotta pay
Day by Day.





And if you break down , I will remind you, Ohh of what you were yesterday.
You can break down, I'll be behind you every,every everyevery, Day by Day by Day.

Overall Meaning

The Hooters's song Day By Day is about seizing the moment and living life to the fullest every day. The lyrics urge the listener to enjoy each day as it comes and to give their all in everything they do. The first verse, "Give me what you can tonight, time is all we have to play," emphasizes the idea that time is a precious commodity that should not be wasted. The lyrics then go on to say, "Tell me you can't live without me, tell me every day by day by day," suggesting that the singer wants to be appreciated and desired every day.


The chorus repeats the phrase "day by day" and highlights the transience of life. "Nothing lasts forever, only fades away, day by day." This line emphasizes the need to appreciate and cherish each day because nothing is permanent. The second verse, "Give me what you can tonight, I'm back tomorrow anyway," emphasizes the need to seize the moment and not put off until tomorrow what can be done today. The singer wants the listener to show appreciation, and to take risks and seize opportunities despite the risks they may entail: "The chance you gotta take, the price you gotta pay, day by day."


The final verse reassures the listener that even if they break down, the singer will always be there to help them through hard times. The repetition of "every, every, every, day by day by day" emphasizes the constancy of the singer's love and support. The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as a call to enjoy each day as it comes, take risks, and cherish the people and experiences that make life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me what you can tonight
I want to enjoy our time together to the fullest, so give me all that you can tonight.


Time is all we have to play
Life is short and we never know when it will end, so we should make the most of the time we have to enjoy ourselves.


Tell me you can't live without me
I want to know that you need me in your life and can't imagine living without me.


Tell me every day by day by day
I need to be reassured constantly that you still feel the same way about me and that your love is not fading.


Nothing lasts forever, only fades away
Everything is temporary and even the strongest love can weaken over time.


Day by day
We should live our lives and love each other one day at a time, appreciating what we have in the present moment.


I'm back tomorrow anyway
Even if things don't work out tonight, I'll be back tomorrow to try again.


Show me some appreciation
I need to feel valued and respected in this relationship, and want you to show me how much you care about me.


The chance you gotta take, the price you gotta pay
Love is a risk and requires effort and sacrifice, but it's worth it for the reward of a fulfilling relationship.


And if you break down, I will remind you, Ohh of what you were yesterday
I'll be there for you in your times of weakness and can remind you of the love and strength you had in the past.


You can break down, I'll be behind you every, every everyevery, Day by Day by Day.
Even if things get tough, I'll stand by you and support you through every day, no matter what challenges we may face.




Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB HYMAN, ERIC BAZILIAN, RICK CHERTOFF, ERIC M BAZILIAN

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Give me what you can tonight
Time is all we have to play
Tell me you can't live without me
Tell me every day by day by day
nothing last forever, only fades way
day by day
Give me what you can tonight
I'm back tomorrow anyway
Show me some appreciation
Show me every day by day by day
The chance you gotta take, the price you gotta pay
Day by Day.
And if you break down , I will remind you, Ohh of what you were yesterday.
You can break down, I'll be behind you every, every everyevery, Day by Day by Day.



All comments from YouTube:

Ch33f

One of those 80's gems that was never really overplayed on the radio back then or now - intertwined with my soul, so on the rare occasion I hear it again, it seems to hit like a ton of bricks of awesomeness.

Photoshoott Photography

Loved the 80s, the music, the feelings about all that was part of that era and just great memories and feelings. I just turned 57 and still have that feeling through music and movies. What an incredible time it was to be a teen and young adult. The best era in music and entertainment in general.

propdoctor21564

Amen brother,, I just turned 59

Bryan Weigle

I loved growing up in the 80s!....was a great time to be a teenager

Jay Markwalder

80's forever!

G Sam

It's so cliche, but so god damn true

tatsu nana

I really love this song, have heard it since my high school days 1987! Almost 30 years I have been listening their songs.

poprip

My god!! I stumble upon this video and my brain suddenly remembers how much I loved this song and video! Man... I feel so nostalgic now.... I had my life ahead of me and thought turning 50 was so far... I still feel so young inside, and have still so much to live, but at the same time, I feel like an alien in the current era at times. Music sucks so much now, it's crazy.

raykellerman1978

I'm in my 30s and I feel like you, and agree with you about 2010s and 2020s music.

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I know!!!

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