Brothers Oliver and Chris Wood grew up in Boulder, CO, and both left the area after graduating from high school, Oliver moving to Atlanta while Chris ended up in New York. Oliver, a guitarist, discovered he had a knack for writing songs and formed the blues-based King Johnson, which continues to do frequent gigs on the Southern circuit. Chris, a bassist, began playing jazz and rock in New York, eventually teaming up with John Medeski and Billy Martin to form the successful jazz-funk trio Medeski, Martin & Wood. The brothers began jamming together at family functions, and the duo's roots-inflected blend of blues, folk, and rock quickly took shape. They privately released the Live at Tonic EP, which was drawn from their first-ever public concert at New York's Tonic venue on March 5, 2005. Signed to Blue Note Records, the Wood Brothers released their debut album, Ways Not to Lose, in 2006. The album, which features drummer Kenny Wollesen on five tracks, was produced by John Medeski and recorded at Allarie Studios in Shokan, NY.
One More Day
The Wood Brothers Lyrics
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I seen you when you?d hope to die
I heard you say, well it?s raining all over the world
What did I tell you
What did I say
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
Face down on the ground
I heard you say, well you?re lost and you couldn?t be found
What did I tell you
What did I say
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
And next thang you ?re smiling back at the sun
Blowing right back at the wind
Rolling right back at the ocean
But nothing?s gonna do you in
Give it one more day
One more day
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
I seen when your soul shines
I seen you when you heart sings
I heard you say well the world don?t owe you a thing
Hay and what did you tell me
What did you say
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
The lyrics of The Wood Brothers's song One More Day convey a message of hope and perseverance in times of hardship. The singer addresses someone who has been stuck in sadness and hopelessness, reminding them that even when they feel like giving up, they need to hold on to their faith for just one more day. The lyrics highlight the ups and downs of life, acknowledging the times when everything seems to go wrong but also reminding us that there will always be moments of happiness and light.
Throughout the song, the singer references different emotional states, from sadness to hopelessness to happiness and feeling free. The lyrics suggest that even though life can be tough, there is always a chance to turn things around if we hold on and believe in ourselves. The message of the song is clear: when everything seems to be against us, we need to hang on and trust that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I seen you in a sadness
I've witnessed you feeling sad
I seen you when you'd hope to die
I've seen you when you felt like life was too difficult to continue
I heard you say, well it's raining all over the world
I heard you express despair and hopelessness about the state of the world
What did I tell you
I questioned what advice or guidance I had previously given you
What did I say
I questioned what words of comfort or support I had previously offered
Just when your faith is gone
At the moment when your belief in the possibility of progress or change is at its lowest
Give it one more day
Try to wait and have patience for just one more day, because things may improve
I seen you when your head is long
I've seen you when you are weighed down by worries and stress
Face down on the ground
Expression of extreme exhaustion or defeat
I heard you say, well you're lost and you couldn't be found
I heard you express feeling directionless or without hope of finding your way
And next thang you're smiling back at the sun
Soon you are happy again, and able to appreciate the beauty and goodness in life
Blowing right back at the wind
Overcoming challenges surrounding you
Rolling right back at the ocean
Not backing down in the face of adversity
But nothing's gonna do you in
You will not be defeated by your struggles
Give it one more day
The advice still stands - wait one more day, and things may improve
One more day
Another day of hope and perhaps progress
I seen when your soul shines
I've seen you at your best and most vibrant
I seen you when you heart sings
I've seen you when you are joyful and content
I heard you say well the world don't owe you a thing
I've heard you express the belief that the world does not owe you anything and you need to create your own path
Hay and what did you tell me
Somebody is now reversing the previous advice-giver's role (possibly implying the passage of time or a change in their fortunes)
What did you say
What advice or guidance do you have for me now?
Just when your faith is gone
Again, emphasizing that low point of despair and loss of hope
Give it one more day
But still, hang in there for one more day, because anything is possible
Just when your faith is gone
Reiterating that at the point of most doubt and hopelessness, waiting again might bring a needed change
Give it one more day
Patience, endurance, and the promise of a brighter future persist through the song
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@freaky1962
Well I seen you in a sadness
I seen you when you'd hope to die
I heard you say, well it's raining all over the world
What did I tell you
What did I say
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
I seen you when your head is long
Face down on the ground
I heard you say, well you?re lost and you couldn't be found
What did I tell you
What did I say
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
And next thang you're smiling back at the sun
Blowing right back at the wind
Rolling right back at the ocean
But nothing's gonna do you in
Give it one more day
One more day
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
I seen when your soul shines
I seen you when you heart sings
I heard you say well the world don't owe you a thing
Hay and what did you tell me
What did you say
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
Just when your faith is gone
Give it one more day
@francesfree
Brilliant sound, brilliant band - and a man that dances. How does it get any better than that?
@writersloane
Why the eff haven't I heard of these guys before? I just heard this song on the radio and had to look them up. Now I'm going to have to buy this album. I have no choice. This song gives me life!!!
@stellica1975
yeah....you'll have to buy all of their albums. Doesn't get any better than WB.
@Jillygupple
I want to give this more than one like. SO many more than one. Like, a MILLION more.
@heavyd3972
That dancing right there is the pure definition of “feeling the music”. Also, these guys are awesome!
@Hurricanehamo
Oh man. I swear, this is like medicine, the dance is the cherry on the cake. As soon as the drummer hits the kick drum my hear just skips.
@cherylmartin2195
He's amazing❤
@synthesis2384
Fascinating! When my faith is gone, I listen to this song. And my faith in humanity is renewed. Thank you!
@BasedFatChad
I learned how to dance thanks to Chris Wood videos, now I’m a hit with the ladies at all the concerts I go to. Thanks, guys!
@timsmith8607
the sinkadink shuffle