Don't Know When but a Day Is Gonna Come Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Devo2234 

Cover art for Don't Know When but a Day Is Gonna Come lyrics by Bright Eyes

i agree with b-rad that this song has to deal with his child hood and questioning religion and what he was taught as a kid. I think also that in the "But what my father did, no, it don't mean shit, I'm not him" part, it talks about how, if a member in your family did something, ppl will look at you for what the person did, and not for anything that you do.This song's great, Conor knows what ppl need for life too, Friends/Love, Writing/Expressing yourself, and Alcohol (going out and havin a good time)

I kind of experienced what you're talking about here. First with the question of childhood religion. Definitely been through that. Grew up catholic and never knew if it was right. Then the next part, about people looking at you for what your family did and not what you did, I've definitely been through that as well- I was looked down on because my family members had gotten into things and I was kind of like next in line to be a screw-up.

Conor's far beyond amazing in what he does. I love this song.