DAY BY DAY
Useless ID started out in the mid 90′s and were the first Israeli punk rock… Read Full Bio ↴Useless ID started out in the mid 90′s and were the first Israeli punk rock band to NOT sound like The Exploited. During the first 2 years, Haifa city’s- Useless ID were mainly active in the Israeli punk/hardcore scene and after releasing their first demo tape they got sick of all the spitting at the local shows and decided it’s time to bail and move to the States for a while . It was around 1997 when they packed their shit and went on to play their first ever show abroad in 90210 Gilman street in Berkley CA. The band ended up staying in the SF Bay Area and played countless shows in basements, living rooms, back yards, community centers and club shows mostly in the west coast and sometimes with cool bands like – Lifetime, Good Riddance, H2O, Angry Samoans, TSOL, Teen Idols and many more.. Later on, between long U.S. tours the band recorded their first two albums and released them on their own label – Falafel Records (named after their favorite food) . While on tour, after playing a show with The Ataris, they caught the ear of Kris Roe (the Ataris) and the two bands ended up releasing a split album together on Kung Fu Records (“Let It Burn”). Following the split album with The Ataris, Useless ID got signed by Kung Fu, who put out their next 3 albums( between 1999 – 2005 ) In addition to their past releases. In between releases, Useless ID have put out many 7′s, 10”, splits and comps’, a DVD and also been featured on the Fat Wreck Chords compilations – “Short Music for Short People” and “Rock Against Bush # 2” . After an awesome experience recording their last record for Kung fu – “Redemption” with producers Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore @ the Blasting Room Studios in Ft’ Collins CO’, Useless ID returned to the Blasting Room In 2007 to record their next record - ”The Lost Broken Bones” that came out in 2008 on Suburban Home Records in North America and on 4 other Labels -worldwide. In support of all of their records and releases, Useless ID have toured many times all over the planet : The U.S, Europe & The U.K, Japan, Australia, Russia and even places like China, Belorussia, Siberia, Palma de Mallorca and of course – Israel. Playing club shows and festivals such as -Vans Warped Tour, SXSW, Rock In Idro, Resurrection fest, and etc’ ,touring with bands like – No Use For A Name, Frenzal Rhomb, NOFX, The Vandals, Nerf Herder, Punchline, Strike Anywhere, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, This Is A Standoff, Die Toten Hosen, and many more and then punishing some of these great bands by bringing them over to play shows in Israel for a bowl of Hummus, Falafel and a burn in the eye at the shitty salty Dead Sea. In 2011, Useless ID returned to the Blasting Room Studios to record their 7th Album – “Symptoms” (Fat Wreck Chords) once again (for the 3rd time in a row) with Producers Bill Stevenson ,Jason Livermore and the Blasting Room crew wrapping up 12 hot new tracks .

DAY BY DAY
USELESS I.D. Lyrics


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Another endless day, I could't find a way
To spend some time on writing songs with stupid meanings
I can't find a way to make some sense
My mind is such a mess, my girlfriend says I really suck
And that my thoughts I can't express

Another sunny day, still I can't find a way
How to describe just what I feel
Maybe my brain is holding still
If there's a better way for me to sing and play
It must be silence, I'm so poor
But there's one thing I know for sure

Can't be wrong
Can't belong to what I thought that I once were
Can't be right
Cannot fight for something that's not worth it
Who's to blame
What a shame I don't really care at all

Another rainy day, I can't find a better way
To give a meaning to it all
I guess my luck is very small
When I woke up today, drunk from yesterday




I know tomorrow will be the same
It's only me I have to blame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of USELESS I.D.'s song "Day By Day" express the singer's frustrations and insecurities regarding his songwriting and his ability to communicate his thoughts and emotions through his music. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song as the singer describes his struggle to find inspiration to create music that has emotional depth or meaning. He laments that his mind is a mess, and even his girlfriend thinks that he is terrible at expressing himself. He seems to be questioning his own abilities and wondering if he is cut out for the music industry.


As the verse progresses, the singer presents a bleak view of his life, describing how he wakes up drunk and how every day seems to blend together. He seems to be going through the motions, and despite his best efforts, nothing seems to be improving. The chorus states that he cannot be wrong or right; he cannot belong to what he once thought he was and cannot fight for something that is not worth it. He appears to be resigned to his circumstances and says that he doesn't care about the blame. The second verse continues with a similar theme, and the bridge repeats the chorus, serving to drive home the message of futility and resignation.


Overall, "Day By Day" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties faced by a struggling musician who is grappling with self-doubt and a lack of inspiration. It resonates with all artists who have ever felt that they've hit a creative wall.


Line by Line Meaning

Another endless day, I could't find a way
I'm having trouble finding inspiration to write music with any depth.


To spend some time on writing songs with stupid meanings
I'm struggling to write meaningful songs, so I'm wasting time writing ones that don't matter.


I can't find a way to make some sense
I can't make sense of my own thoughts and emotions.


My mind is such a mess, my girlfriend says I really suck
I'm struggling with my mental state and my girlfriend isn't impressed with the music I'm producing.


And that my thoughts I can't express
I'm having trouble putting my thoughts and emotions into words or music.


Another sunny day, still I can't find a way
Even when things are going well, I can't get inspired.


How to describe just what I feel
I can't find the words to explain my emotions.


Maybe my brain is holding still
My mind might be stuck or blocked creatively.


If there's a better way for me to sing and play
I haven't found a better way to express myself musically.


It must be silence, I'm so poor
Maybe not making music is the only way for me to express myself honestly.


But there's one thing I know for sure
Despite my creative struggles, there's something I'm certain about.


Can't be wrong
I can't keep making music that doesn't feel right or true to myself.


Can't belong to what I thought that I once were
I can't keep trying to fit into an old image of myself as a musician.


Can't be right
I can't keep pretending that everything is fine when it's not.


Cannot fight for something that's not worth it
I can't keep pushing for something that doesn't have real value or meaning.


Who's to blame
I don't know who's responsible or what to do.


What a shame I don't really care at all
I'm disappointed in myself, but I'm feeling numb and indifferent to everything.


Another rainy day, I can't find a better way
Even when things are tough, I can't seem to find inspiration for my music.


To give a meaning to it all
I can't see the point in anything I'm doing or experiencing.


I guess my luck is very small
I'm feeling unlucky or hopeless about my creative work.


When I woke up today, drunk from yesterday
I'm dealing with substance abuse and the consequences it has on my life and work.


I know tomorrow will be the same
I don't see any way that my situation will improve.


It's only me I have to blame
I know that I'm responsible for my own creative struggles and substance abuse.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN HORIN YOTAM, BERGER ISHAY, CARMEL GUY

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