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The Day Is Coming Lyrics
You need it, that’s for sure
You receive, but always want more
Take it for granted, this lifetime and what’s up ahead
But the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Bang bang, on the door
You opened, not knowing what for
If opportunity, rears its head
Will you answer, or stay home in bed
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
You receive, but always want more
Take it for granted, this lifetime and what’s up ahead
But the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Bang bang, on the door
You opened, not knowing what for
If opportunity, rears its head
Will you answer, or stay home in bed
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
Hey babe
Cause the day is coming
The day is near
The day is coming
You know what I mean
The day is coming
The way is clear
The day has come
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This song has a religious tone to it, for me. The day of judgement is coming, as is for everyone at some point in time. We make our choices and are they the right ones? No one knows for sure. We all have opportunities to do good or bad things and some take the opportunities to do things and some don't they just take the easy way (stay home in bed)
@cmaxxx I've always thought that too. I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that I went to church on a regular basis when I was growing up, but I don't really know how much. He says, "You know what I mean" like it's a wink or a nod to those who get it. I think a lot of MMJ's songs have religious overtones to them. The first song on the new album is called, "Believe (Nobody Knows)" and, of course, he repeats that several times throughout the song. Again, it may have...
@cmaxxx I've always thought that too. I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that I went to church on a regular basis when I was growing up, but I don't really know how much. He says, "You know what I mean" like it's a wink or a nod to those who get it. I think a lot of MMJ's songs have religious overtones to them. The first song on the new album is called, "Believe (Nobody Knows)" and, of course, he repeats that several times throughout the song. Again, it may have something to do with my upbringing, but he may be talking to the people who are "on the fence" about whether or not God exists. So he could be using the argument I've heard people make over the years, which is, "I'd rather believe in God and find out that He doesn't exist than not believe in God and find out that He does exist." It sounds a little ridiculous but I've heard people say that. That's just my interpretation. For now anyway...
Amazing song.
Life is short.
Great forward thinking song. Sounds as if Mr. James is speaking to someone who longs or needs change, but for reasons (perhaps insecurity, frightened or just lethargic) isn't quick to jump at opportunities. "You need it, that's for sure. You receive, but always want more." This line depicts a person who takes what they can get, while avoiding any effort.
The lyrics on this album are easily deciphered, yet they hold such powerful meaning. Most of Circuital seems to promote the idea of moving forward in life, not waiting or passing up one's potential and making the most out of everything.
this song speaks of spiritual revolution. perhaps the transformation of this world and everyone in it. the change is only possible within yourself.
You need it, that's for sure You receive, but always want more Take it for granted, this lifetime and what's up ahead But the day is coming
He talks about time. You need it, receive but always want more. Procrastination.
The day is near The day is coming You know what I mean The day is coming The way is clear The day has come
But the days is coming. The day of your death. In the first song of the album, he talks about how we do use our time here, and about some motivations.
Bang bang, on the door You opened, not knowing what for If opportunity, rears its head Will you answer, or stay home in bed
This paragraph is prety self explanatory.
Hey babe 'Cause the day is coming The day is near The day is coming You know what I mean The day is coming The way is clear The day has come
Hey babe 'Cause the day is coming The day is near The day is coming You know what I mean The day is coming The way is clear The day has come
I had the same impression as the commentator above me everythingsokay BUT I found this interview transcript where they explain its meaning in full https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=136714875
MARTIN: In all seriousness, what's kind of the story of where that comes from?
Mr. JAMES: I mean, it's just kind of thinking about modern consumption and the speed of modern life. And it seems like everything is moving so fast, and it's almost like nobody takes anything in anymore. It's like, something blurts out of their computer screen, they analyze it for five seconds, they move on. Something else blurts out, they analyze it, move on, and you're doing all these things at once.
You're trying to talk to your friend, and you're trying to check your email on your phone, and you're trying to watch a basketball game on your phone. I don't know. I just find myself frustrated with it most of the time.
I mean, I find myself looking at this screen in my pocket and, like, checking my email on it or something and being kind of, like, glad that I can take care of business while I'm sitting in the backseat of somebody's car, but also kind of mad at myself because I'm kind of distracted.