The Day
The Roots Lyrics


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君とこうして会えるたびに
脳裏過ぎることがあるんだ
意味なんかは無い "もしも"
違う人生選んでたら
君と会うこと無かっただろう
目の前にいるのに
『僕らがここに居る』
君無しではありえなかったキセキの時間

今日の日は good day 僕にこの景色を
そして今日という日を くれてありがとう
一秒一秒見逃せない
フィルムだけでできた 僕らのストーリー
歴史上類を見ないような oh oh oh oh
騒がしいカーテンコールで お別れをしよう

「はじめまして」の日から 他の誰よりも
笑顔が似合う 僕よりもだ
嫉妬しちゃうな
共に居る 時間全てをさ
ビンに閉じ込めたいんだ

『傍に居る日も 離れ離れな時も』
今日の日は good day 僕にこの景色を
そして今日という日を くれてありがとう
いつもいつも帰りたくない
そう思わせてくれる 大切な人だ
名残惜しいけど 次に oh oh oh oh
また僕ら会える時が近付いてるから

今日も君は 色んな一面でさ
僕を魅せてくれる ほら今もそうだ
Good day 僕にこの景色を
そして今日という日をくれてありがとう
二十何年続いた oh oh oh oh
僕の人生の続編も一緒に居て欲しい




It was a good day
I said "good day"!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Day" by The Roots describe the juxtaposition between the significance and insignificance of our everyday lives. When the singer meets the person they are addressing ("君" or "you"), they think about the infinite number of paths their lives could have taken if they hadn't crossed paths. However, despite the fact that their meeting was a mere coincidence, the time spent together is miraculous and irreplaceable. The character is grateful for the moments they have shared together and reflects on the fleeting nature of time, indicating an appreciation for even the most mundane of days. The singer desires to hold onto these memories and wishes they could bottle them up in a container labeled "キセキの時間," or "Miraculous Time."


The singer continues to express gratitude for the present moment, claiming that every second is precious, and that they feel as though they are living in a story. The construct of time within the song is notable: the multiple references to today, the fact that the character doesn't want to leave, and the repetition of "oh oh oh oh" near the end of the song all emphasize the momentous nature of the present tense. The singer views their daily life as cinematic, signifying that even the simplest moments hold value, and they are thankful for the person who makes these days special.


In conclusion, "The Day" is a song about the significance of the present moment, appreciating the people who make life worthwhile, and finding miracles in everyday life. The song's use of time and appreciation for small moments are consistent themes throughout the lyrics, making for a delicate and introspective perspective.


Line by Line Meaning

君とこうして会えるたびに
Every time I meet you like this


脳裏過ぎることがあるんだ
Memories run through my mind


意味なんかは無い "もしも"
"What if" has no meaning


違う人生選んでたら
If I had chosen a different life


君と会うこと無かっただろう
I would not have met you


目の前にいるのに
Even though you're right in front of me


"僕らがここに居る"
"We are here"


君無しではありえなかったキセキの時間
The miraculous time that wouldn't have been possible without you


今日の日は good day 僕にこの景色を
Today is a good day, thanks for this view


そして今日という日を くれてありがとう
Thank you for giving me this day


一秒一秒見逃せない
I can't miss a single second


フィルムだけでできた 僕らのストーリー
Our story, made entirely of film


歴史上類を見ないような oh oh oh oh
Unprecedented, oh oh oh oh


騒がしいカーテンコールで お別れをしよう
Let's say goodbye with a loud round of applause


「はじめまして」の日から 他の誰よりも
From the day we met, more than anyone else


笑顔が似合う 僕よりもだ
You look better with a smile, more than I do


嫉妬しちゃうな
I get jealous


共に居る 時間全てをさ
Every moment we spend together


ビンに閉じ込めたいんだ
I want to keep it in a bottle


『傍に居る日も 離れ離れな時も』
"The days we're together, the times we're apart"


今日の日は good day 僕にこの景色を
Today is a good day, thanks for this view


そして今日という日を くれてありがとう
Thank you for giving me this day


いつもいつも帰りたくない
I never want to leave


そう思わせてくれる 大切な人だ
You're an important person who makes me feel that way


名残惜しいけど 次に oh oh oh oh
As sad as it is to say goodbye, oh oh oh oh, next time


また僕ら会える時が近付いてるから
We'll be able to meet again soon


今日も君は 色んな一面でさ
Today, you're showing me different sides of you


僕を魅せてくれる ほら今もそうだ
You're captivating me, look, even now


Good day 僕にこの景色を
Good day, thanks for this view


そして今日という日をくれてありがとう
Thank you for giving me this day


二十何年続いた oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, it's been over 20 years


僕の人生の続編も一緒に居て欲しい
I want you to be with me for the sequel of my life


It was a good day
It was a good day


I said "good day"!
I said "good day"!




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Root, Toku, Matsu

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