Day in the Life
A Journey Through Life's Contrasts
Lyrics
I read the news today oh boy
The speaker mentions reading the news.
About a lucky man who made the grade
Refers to a fortunate man who achieved success or met the standard.
And though the news was rather sad
Although the news was sorrowful,
Well I just had to laugh
The speaker couldn't help but laugh.
I saw the photograph.
The speaker observed a picture.
He blew his mind out in a car
Describes a person losing their sanity in a car accident.
He didn't notice that the lights had changed
He didn't realize the change in traffic lights.
A crowd of people stood and stared
A group of onlookers gazed at the scene.
They'd seen his face before
Recognized his face from previous sightings.
Nobody was really sure
Uncertain about his social status or origins.
If he was from the House of Lords.
Speculation about whether he was an aristocrat.
I saw a film today oh boy
The speaker watched a film.
The English Army had just won the war
Depicts the English Army's victory in a war.
A crowd of people turned away
A group of people ignored the victory.
But I just had to look
The speaker chose to pay attention due to having read about it before.
Having read the book.
Referencing prior knowledge from reading.
I'd love to turn you on
An ambiguous line suggesting a desire to stimulate or awaken someone.
Woke up, fell out of bed,
The speaker woke up from sleep.
Dragged a comb across my head
Performed morning routines like combing hair.
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup,
Went downstairs and had a drink.
And looking up I noticed I was late.
Realized being late while looking up.
Found my coat and grabbed my hat
Prepared to leave by grabbing coat and hat.
Made the bus in seconds flat
Managed to catch the bus quickly.
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke,
Went back upstairs and smoked.
Somebody spoke and I went into a dream
Entered a dreamlike state upon hearing someone speak.
I read the news today oh boy
A repetition of reading the news.
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
Refers to holes in a town, Blackburn, emphasizing their count.
And though the holes were rather small
Although small, the holes required counting.
They had to count them all
A task to count all the holes was undertaken.
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall.
Speculates about the number needed to fill a famous venue, the Albert Hall.
I'd love to turn you on
Reiteration of the desire to stimulate or engage someone.
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