Written by Jason Ankeny
Another Day Passes
White Hassle Lyrics
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And the sky in question is casting shadows on the rush hour crowd
Jackhammers plunge into the sidewalk
And english is spoken here
Snow flurries land on my eyelashes
And a baby is being delivered in the delivery room
The doctor's wife is having an affair (in her mind)
December is half over and june will be here before we know it
Last night she passed away in her sleep
He breathed a welcome sigh of relief
They tried to comfort him in his grief
(she clutched her heart and cried in defeat)
I'm standing down below on the street
And another day passes
The silent treatment in the warehouse district
Was given out free to the weak and the sick
Grandpa passed beneath the open casket
He had nothing worth saying he was sick of it
The turnpike was packed with tourists and unwed mothers
Who wanted their sons and daughters to be something that mattered
White Hassle's song "Another Day Passes" is a resonant and contemplative piece that paints vivid and evocative pictures of everyday life through its lyrics. The song is a meditation on the passage of time, and the way that life moves on, constantly presenting us with new experiences and challenges. The lyrics describe a range of different scenes and scenarios, from the busy rush hour streets to the quiet hush of a hospital delivery room, from the silent grief of a mourning family to the bustling energy of a busy turnpike. Throughout it all, the song invites us to reflect on the meaning of life, death, and the fleeting nature of our existence.
The lyrics are rich with detail and nuance, crafting a world that is both familiar and strange. The moon inches across the sky as the world below moves on with its endless cycle of work and play, while snow flurries land on eyelashes and babies are born into the world. Against this backdrop, we see the pain and sorrow of loss and grief, as well as the small moments of joy and connection that make life worth living. The song's haunting refrain, "and another day passes," suggests both the unstoppable march of time and the fleeting nature of each moment, urging us to savor each precious second we are given.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day passes while the moon inches across the sky
Time flows continuously, whether we realize it or not.
And the sky in question is casting shadows on the rush hour crowd
The environment around us impacts our daily lives.
Jackhammers plunge into the sidewalk
The sound of city noises can be overwhelming.
And english is spoken here
Language is a tool for communication and connection.
Snow flurries land on my eyelashes
The season changes, bringing new experiences.
And a baby is being delivered in the delivery room
Life is both beginning and ending at every moment.
The doctor's wife is having an affair (in her mind)
Everyone has secrets and thoughts they keep hidden.
December is half over and june will be here before we know it
Time moves quickly, so savor each moment.
Last night she passed away in her sleep
Death is an inevitable part of life.
He breathed a welcome sigh of relief
Sometimes loss can be a relief, especially when someone is suffering.
They tried to comfort him in his grief
Support is important during times of loss.
(she clutched her heart and cried in defeat)
Grief can take many forms, and is often overwhelming.
I'm standing down below on the street
It can be difficult to find your place in a constantly changing world.
And another day passes
Life goes on, even in the face of tragedy.
The silent treatment in the warehouse district
Sometimes people are ostracized without cause.
Was given out free to the weak and the sick
The more vulnerable members of society are often the most mistreated.
Grandpa passed beneath the open casket
Mortality is a difficult, but universal reality.
He had nothing worth saying he was sick of it
Life can feel meaningless and unimportant in the face of loss.
The turnpike was packed with tourists and unwed mothers
Society often values certain identities or roles over others.
Who wanted their sons and daughters to be something that mattered
Parents often want their children to have a meaningful impact on the world.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.