Day After Day
Zoldar & Clark Lyrics
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When I dream it’s you I see, no I just can’t sleep
When I’m awake, it’s not like you disappear
What I see, you’re like a ghost, not like a white sheet
It’s more than that, it’s different, more like a memory
When I’m awake, it’s not like you disappear
I can’t hold on
But I can’t let go
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
And I’ll keep repeating
All the lessons I know that you’re teaching me
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
Either my head’s in the clouds, where I just can’t breathe
Or hanging down and underground, where I just can’t breathe
If I’m in my head, who’s out there being me
I can’t go far enough away at the end of the day
I can’t forget, but I don’t have to throw it all away
I’ll take away something I’ll never leave
I’m holding on
But I’m letting go
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
And I’ll keep repeating
All the lessons I know that you’re teaching me
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive
Oh I’m breathing
Oh I’ll keep repeating
It’s not fair to you if I’m not here
Cause I’m the only one who can
Be right here where I am
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
And I’ll keep repeating
All the lessons I know that you’re teaching me
Why spend all day dreaming
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
The lyrics to Zoldar & Clark's song "Day After Day" depict a struggle with insomnia and the inability to forget about someone. The singer admits to staying up all night because they cannot sleep, constantly dreaming of this person who seems to haunt their thoughts even when they are awake. The person is described as more than just a ghost or a memory, suggesting a deep emotional connection that the singer cannot escape.
The chorus emphasizes the conflict within the singer's mind. They acknowledge that they cannot hold on to this person, but they also cannot let go. It reflects the internal struggle between wanting to move on and wanting to hold onto the memories and lessons this person has taught them. The repetition of the chorus signifies the singer's determination to learn from this experience and live in the present rather than constantly daydreaming or being consumed by thoughts of this person.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mindset. They feel trapped between two extremes, unable to find a middle ground where they can breathe freely. Whether they are lost in their thoughts or trying to escape their reality, it seems impossible to be present in their own life. Despite this, they refuse to throw everything away and instead choose to take away something valuable from the experience, suggesting personal growth and resilience.
The bridge confronts the realization that it is unfair to this person if the singer is not fully present in the relationship. They acknowledge that they are the only ones who can be where they are, emphasizing the importance of being present in the present moment. The repetition of the chorus reaffirms their decision to stay awake, alive, and breathing, learning from the lessons that this person has taught them.
Overall, "Day After Day" explores themes of insomnia, longing, and personal growth. It captures the internal struggle of holding onto memories while trying to move forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Staying up through the night cause I can’t sleep
I am unable to sleep, so I stay awake all night.
When I dream it’s you I see, no I just can’t sleep
Even in my dreams, you are constantly in my thoughts, making it difficult for me to fall asleep.
When I’m awake, it’s not like you disappear
When I am conscious, you are still present in my thoughts and emotions.
What I see, you’re like a ghost, not like a white sheet
I visualize you as a translucent apparition, not merely as an ordinary image.
It’s more than that, it’s different, more like a memory
This connection goes beyond a simple image; it feels more like a cherished memory.
I can’t hold on
I am unable to maintain a grip or control.
But I can’t let go
At the same time, I am unwilling to release my emotional attachment.
Why spend all day dreaming
Why waste an entire day lost in reverie.
I’m awake, I’m alive, oh I’m breathing
I am fully conscious, experiencing life, and actively breathing.
And I’ll keep repeating
I will continue to reiterate these thoughts and emotions.
All the lessons I know that you’re teaching me
I acknowledge and appreciate the valuable insights and wisdom you impart on me.
Either my head’s in the clouds, where I just can’t breathe
Sometimes, my thoughts are so lofty and detached from reality that I feel suffocated.
Or hanging down and underground, where I just can’t breathe
Alternatively, I may feel trapped and stifled in a place of darkness and despair.
If I’m in my head, who’s out there being me
If I am constantly lost in my thoughts, I wonder who is truly experiencing life in my place.
I can’t go far enough away at the end of the day
No matter what I do, I cannot distance myself enough from these thoughts and emotions.
I can’t forget, but I don’t have to throw it all away
Although I cannot erase the memories and feelings, I can choose not to abandon everything associated with them.
I’ll take away something I’ll never leave
I will extract something meaningful from this experience that will forever remain a part of me.
I’m holding on
I am gripping tightly, refusing to let go.
But I’m letting go
Simultaneously, I am gradually releasing my emotional attachment.
It’s not fair to you if I’m not here
It is unjust to you if I am mentally absent or preoccupied.
Cause I’m the only one who can
Because I am the sole person capable of being present in my own life.
Be right here where I am
I am responsible for being fully engaged and present in the present moment.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Clark Mahaffey
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