Brothers Oliver and Chris Wood -- the Wood Brothers -- 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. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide
One More Day
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 Wood Brothers' "One More Day" is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to keep on going even when things seem bleak. The lyrics describe the singer seeing someone in a state of sadness, hoping to die, feeling lost and unable to be found. But the singer responds with the advice to give it one more day, to keep the faith and to hold on just a little longer, and things will eventually turn around.
The chorus serves as the main message of the song, emphasizing the importance of having faith and perseverance. "Just when your faith is gone, give it one more day." The lyrics remind us that even when things seem impossible, it's essential to keep moving forward and to hold onto hope. The final verse further reinforces this message, depicting a brighter future where the individual's soul shines, and their heart sings. The song ends on an optimistic note that, with perseverance, nothing can do us in.
Overall, the song provides a message of hope, resilience, and faith. We must remember that sometimes, all it takes is one more day, one more try, one more chance, to turn things around. Through perseverance and holding onto hope, we can overcome obstacles and emerge stronger than before.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I seen you in a sadness
I have seen you feeling blue and downcast
I seen you when you?d hope to die
I have witnessed you feeling so low that you wished to end your life
I heard you say, well it?s raining all over the world
I heard you utter that everything seems to be going wrong in the world
What did I tell you
What advice did I give to you?
What did I say
What were my words of wisdom?
Just when your faith is gone
Precisely when your confidence is shaken
Give it one more day
Wait for just one more day before losing hope
I seen you when your head is long
I noticed you when you were feeling extremely low and dejected
Face down on the ground
Completely defeated and hopeless
I heard you say, well you?re lost and you couldn?t be found
I heard you exclaim that you feel lost and cannot find a way out
And next thang you ?re smiling back at the sun
But in the next moment, you are back to being happy and carefree
Blowing right back at the wind
Not letting the forces of nature or life break you
Rolling right back at the ocean
Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable obstacles with resilience
But nothing?s gonna do you in
You are strong enough to face anything
Give it one more day
Wait for just one more day before giving up
One more day
A little more patience can lead to great things
I seen when your soul shines
I observed how your inner self radiated and shone with life
I seen you when you heart sings
I have witnessed you feeling joyful and elated
I heard you say well the world don?t owe you a thing
I heard you remark that the world does not owe you anything
Hay and what did you tell me
Oh, what did you share with me then?
Just when your faith is gone
Precisely when your belief is fading
Give it one more day
Wait for just one more day before giving up
Just when your faith is gone
Precisely when your trust is faltering
Give it one more day
Wait for just one more day before losing hope
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