Day began recording music in her early teens, independently releasing her debut album, "Powered by Love", in 2009. Following its success, Day worked as a songwriter for BMG and eventually landed a Hollywood Records artist deal. In 2015, Day released her major label debut, "Kicker".
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Zella Day Lyrics
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Storm's coming, and you've been running from the dark clouds
No one can catch you now
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
I believed it, in the end
I was mistaken
Be the first one, to let you in
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
You use Missouri outlaw
Arrows wave the past behind
You use Missouri outlaw
Red horse chase until they die
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Lived forever, stripes of gold
Took the living, reflect your face in every window
There's nothing, to hold you down
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
You use Missouri outlaw
Arrows wave the past behind
You use Missouri outlaw
Red horse chase until they die
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
You use Missouri outlaw
Arrows wave the past behind
You use Missouri outlaw
Red horse chase until they die
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Zella Day's "The Outlaw Josey Wales" is a song about a fugitive who has been on the run and stealing money from the town. With a storm brewing on the horizon, the outlaw remains uncaught as if no one knows where he came from. The singer, who previously believed in the outlaw's mission, is beginning to realize that there is something more at play, and she has been mistaken. The outlaw's past may be catching up to him, but he is still like an arrow, swiftly navigating through life and leaving his past behind.
The lyrics pay homage to the 1976 western movie "The Outlaw Josey Wales," starring Clint Eastwood. The film's protagonist, Josey Wales, is a former Confederate soldier seeking revenge against Union soldiers who killed his family. While initially a violent outlaw, he later becomes a hero as he defends a group of Native Americans from American settlers. The song also echoes the themes of the film, such as escaping one's past and finding redemption through heroism.
Line by Line Meaning
Stealing money from the town
Taking cash from the people in the community
Storm's coming, and you've been running from the dark clouds
A disaster is approaching, and you've been evading it
No one can catch you now
At this moment, no one can seize you
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It appears no one has any knowledge of where you originated from
I believed it, in the end
Ultimately, I accepted it as true
I was mistaken
I was incorrect
There was a fire on the horizon
There was a large blaze in the distance
Be the first one, to let you in
I will be the first person to welcome you
You use Missouri outlaw
You adopt the persona of a criminal from Missouri
Arrows wave the past behind
The arrows gesture to your history
Red horse chase until they die
The red horse runs after you until it dies
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
You resemble the notorious outlaw Josey Wales
Lived forever, stripes of gold
You have become a legend, with golden stripes as proof
Took the living, reflect your face in every window
You took on the existence of people and left your image in every window
There's nothing, to hold you down
There's no force that can keep you in place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER FRANCIS BARRY, ZELLA DAY KERR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Stealing money from the town
Storm's coming, and you've been running from the dark clouds
No one can catch you now
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
[Verse 2]
I believed it, in the end
I was mistaken
There was a fire on the horizon
Be the first one, to let you in
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
[Pre-Chorus]
Union State Missouri outlaw
Arrows wave the past behind
Union State Missouri outlaw
Red horse chase until I die
[Chorus]
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
[Verse 3]
Lived forever, stripes of gold
Took the living, reflect your face in every window
There's nothing, to hold you down
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
It's like no one, no one knows where you came from
[Pre-Chorus]
Union State Missouri outlaw
Arrows wave the past behind
Union State Missouri outlaw
Red horse chase until I die
[Chorus]
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
[Pre-Chorus]
Union State Missouri outlaw
Arrows wave the past behind
Union State Missouri outlaw
Red horse chase until I die
[Chorus]
Josey Wales, you're like Josey Wales
Josey Wales, you're my Josey Wales
Renee
She's amazing and I want her to be famous because she deserves it but at the same time I'm selfish and want her to myself <3
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@James Hendrix so rightt✌
iyano chishamiso vavega milagro in vuta mea
Exactlyy that's what i also think goshhh i get this feeling too😊😊😊
Brandie Kelley
James Hendrix amen
James Hendrix
Renee she's amazing because she's not famous. Hollywood ruins people's souls.
laurelmae
same
Rigo Hernandez
About a year ago, I asked my friends if they knew who Zella Day was. Their responses usually consisted of a confused grin with the words, "Who is that?" A few days ago, I asked my friends again if they knew who Zella Day was. Five of them jumped in excitement and were like, "Oh my god, I love her songs so much!" I am seriously so glad that Kicker was released, because I just know this is where your career is going to kick off big time! Hope you make a video on these songs! :)
Aqua 47 Flawless
@Rigo Hernandez well they aren't as good, and yea a couple years ago i was almost certain she was gonna be on the rise
Rigo Hernandez
Aqua 47 Flawless • Yeah, unfortunately it didn’t, but at the time she was gaining popularity so I assumed she would have gotten more recognition. I think her not releasing any new music or albums closely after Kicker came out had something to do with it. A lot of her songs (mostly hypnotic and high) were making their way on tv show soundtracks but she didn’t really take advantage of the momentum building up. I know she released Hunnie Pie and High on the Moon (or something like that) but I guess it wasn’t enough. I haven’t listened to her in years so I’m not sure about the new music or videos she’s been posting
Aqua 47 Flawless
Don't wanna be that guy, but her career didn't kick off. Atleast we have this amazing album.