In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Bobby Doll and Big Jim Picato
Call me up every single day
They don't work and they don't want to
Come on down to some damn cafe
Bobby Doll tells me
"Live in the moment"
Don't get too far ahead-
Don't live in the past
I blink my eyes
And the moment is over
I guess another day
Has passed
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
Bobby Doll and Big Jim Picato
Always there with their free advice
They've got pearl handled pistols
Underneath their vests
They want me to go out drinking
With them tonight
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
You got to clean white sheets in the morning
Conversation all afternoon
Bobby Doll and Big Jim Picato, baby
And me and you
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
Call me up every single day
They don't work and they don't want to
Come on down to some damn cafe
Bobby Doll tells me
"Live in the moment"
Don't get too far ahead-
Don't live in the past
I blink my eyes
And the moment is over
I guess another day
Has passed
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
Bobby Doll and Big Jim Picato
Always there with their free advice
They've got pearl handled pistols
Underneath their vests
They want me to go out drinking
With them tonight
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
You got to clean white sheets in the morning
Conversation all afternoon
Bobby Doll and Big Jim Picato, baby
And me and you
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
But it's just another day
It's just another day
Watching girls on the street
Well, that alright with me
But it's just another day
Lyrics submitted by ishmaelDust
Just Another Day Lyrics as written by John Mellencamp
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
How in God's name can there not be any reivews for this song? Its awesome, its one of my all time favorites. I use to play this all the time when I was a freshman at my college radio station. I'm not sure what else to say. I love the way it sounds, and the song sticks with me. I write stories in my spare time, and I've wanted to use this song so many times.
I always wondered what they meant by the pearl handled pistols bit. I'm not quite sure what that means or what wests are. If someone else was to comment I might have an idea. I've seen the video a couple times and I dont remember seeing a pistol of any kind in the vid. I might have to watch it again. This is my first time reviewing on the site. Anyway like I said this is one of my all time favorites and I think its sad that no one else has commented on this song. Come on people, if you love John Mellencamp, you have to love this song! What is there not to like about it. Seriously John Mellencamp is one of my all time favorites. Great song.
@Pop RoxStar Your right brother, it’s an awesome song! As far as meaning.. I’d have to say it’s about taking it easy and enjoying life surounded by some colorful people like Bobie Doll and Big Jim Picato. Maybe a southern states kinda lifestyle. Easy going but don’t fuck with them cause they mean business (pearl handle pistols under their vests) kinda friends that like to drink daily and nightly. Great music! Love John Mellencamp!