Day After Day
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It's been too long, how cliché
But I think maybe it could be that way
It's been too long
I keep knocking but you're never home
And I'm alone

I know, I ran before I walked
I spoke before I thought
And I'm sorry
I should've seen it
I can't believe that
I let you down again

I did you wrong
I walked away
I told you once it wouldn't end that way
I got it wrong
That mistake was mine alone to make
And I made it
And I hate it

I ran before I walked
I spoke before I thought
And I'm sorry
I should've seen it
I can't believe that
I let you down again

Wish that I could say everything's okay
Everything's just great
But I'm still day to day
I've been living day to day
Nobody talks in this town
Nobody talks to me in this town
And I don't know what do now
I don't just know what do

Wish that I could say everything's okay
Everything's just great
But I'm still day to day
I've been living day to day
Nobody talks in this town
Nobody talks to me in this town




And I don't know what do now
I don't just know what do

Overall Meaning

In "Day After Day," the singer reflects on a failed relationship and acknowledges the mistakes they made that led to its end. The lyrics suggest that it has been a long time since the relationship ended, but the singer realizes that they still have feelings for their former partner. Despite their efforts to reconnect by knocking on their door, the person never answers, leaving the singer feeling alone and regretful.


The singer admits to rushing into the relationship, speaking and acting impulsively without fully thinking through their actions. They apologize for their mistakes and wish they had seen things differently to prevent losing their partner. The repeated lines "I ran before I walked, I spoke before I thought, and I'm sorry" emphasize the singer's regret and highlight their desire for reconciliation.


The song's chorus repeats the line "Wish that I could say everything's okay, everything's just great, but I'm still day to day." This line further emphasizes the singer's feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about the future. The repetition of "day to day" suggests that the singer is struggling to move on and find meaning in their life without their former partner.


Overall, "Day After Day" is a raw and honest reflection on the pain of loss, regret, and the struggle to find closure after a failed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been too long, how cliché
It's been a considerable amount of time since we last spoke; a widely used phrase to describe this situation.


But I think maybe it could be that way
Despite the time that has passed, perhaps we could still have a relationship.


It's been too long
Reiteration that significant time has passed without communication.


I keep knocking but you're never home
I have attempted to reach out to you, but you're never available to talk.


And I'm alone
As a result of being unable to connect with you, I am left feeling isolated.


I know, I ran before I walked
I admit that I acted impulsively without fully thinking things through.


I spoke before I thought
I regret that my words were hasty and without thoughtful consideration.


And I'm sorry
I express regret and sorrow for my actions.


I should've seen it
I should have recognized and acknowledged the potential consequences of my behavior.


I can't believe that
I am surprised and disappointed in myself for letting you down once again.


I let you down again
I acknowledge that I failed to uphold your expectations once more.


I did you wrong
I acted in a way that caused harm or upset to you.


I walked away
I intentionally left our relationship or situation without addressing the problems.


I told you once it wouldn't end that way
I previously ensured you that our relationship would not come to this point.


I got it wrong
I made an unfortunate decision or choice.


That mistake was mine alone to make
I take full responsibility for the mistake and understand it was my own doing.


And I made it
I am admitting accountability for the mistake and not placing blame elsewhere.


And I hate it
I despise that my actions resulted in a negative outcome.


Wish that I could say everything's okay
I desire to express that everything is fine, but this is not the case.


Everything's just great
A sarcastic remark stating the opposite of what is truly occurring.


But I'm still day to day
Despite my attempts to seem okay, I am still struggling and taking things one day at a time.


I've been living day to day
I have been solely focused on coping with each day as it comes.


Nobody talks in this town
There is a lack of communication or connection amongst the people in our community.


Nobody talks to me in this town
Specifically, I am feeling disconnected as no one personally reaches out to communicate with me.


And I don't know what do now
I am lost and unsure of how to proceed in addressing the situation.


I don't just know what do
I simply do not have a clear plan or answer for how to move forward.




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Written by: Fraser Paterson

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