My first and last time with you
And we had some fun
Went walking through the trees, yeah
And then I kissed you once
Oh I want to see you soo
But I wonder how
It was a new day yesterday
But it's an old day now

Spent a long time looking
For a game to play
My luck should be so bad now
To turn out this way
Oh I had to leave today
Just when I thought I'd found you
It was a new day yesterday
But it's an old day now


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    Much of the Stand Up album is about Ian resenting the constant travel and work-load of being a rock star. This song talks about how he's constantly away from his new girlfriend (and future ex-wife), Jeanine.

    "It was a new day yesterday but it's an old day now" It was kind of thrilling not knowing when or how long the two would see each other, but now it's growing old and Ian just wants to be with his new love.

    "Oh I had to leave today just when I thought I'd found you" Even when the two are together, it's an all-too-brief moment as Ian has to go back on the road again.

    Krendall2006on August 21, 2007   Link

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