Take It from Day to Day
Wandering Hearts: Embracing Life's Journey with Stan Rogers
Lyrics
Well, it's not the hours of watch-on-watch,
Expressing the speaker's dissatisfaction with continuous duty on a ship.
And it's not the work that I mind so much,
Emphasizing that the nature of the work itself is not the main issue.
Or the long cold miles from my lover's touch,
Referring to the emotional distance caused by being far from a loved one.
'Though for sure she's far away.
Acknowledging the physical separation from the speaker's partner.
No stranger, I, to the touch of steel,
Indicating familiarity with handling steel, suggesting experience in a tough environment.
Or the honest fear any man can feel,
Acknowledging the natural fear any person might feel in challenging situations.
But I long for dust under my heels
Expressing a desire for adventure and movement.
And a pocket full of pay.
Yearning for financial reward, symbolized by a pocket full of pay.
So I'll take it from day to day.
Committing to dealing with life one day at a time.
The pack-ice 'round us cracks and groans;
Describing the harsh conditions of the environment, with the ship facing challenges.
The old St. Roch, she creaks and moans.
Personifying the ship, highlighting its sounds of distress.
The icy fog is in my bones,
Conveying the physical discomfort caused by the cold and icy conditions.
And the ache won't go away.
Expressing enduring emotional pain that won't subside.
Outside I bet it's warm and fair.
Imagining a warmer place outside the current challenging environment.
I could have her fingers in my hair,
Yearning for intimacy and connection with a loved one.
But it's long, cold miles to her out there
Recognizing the significant distance from the loved one.
So I guess I'll have to stay
Accepting the reality of the situation and deciding to stay.
And just take it from day to day!
Reiterating the commitment to face life's challenges one day at a time.
We're as far North as I want to come,
Expressing a geographical limit to the speaker's comfort zone.
But Larsen's got us under his thumb,
Mentioning external influence (Larsen) and feeling constrained.
And I signed up for the whole damned run,
Highlighting the commitment to complete the entire journey despite challenges.
I can't get off half way.
Feeling trapped due to contractual obligations.
But when I get back onto the shore,
Anticipating a return to a warmer place after completing the current assignment.
I'm going South where it stays warm,
Planning to go south where the climate is more favorable.
And there'll be someone on my arm
Expecting companionship and support upon return.
To help me spend my pay,
Envisioning the enjoyment of earned wages with someone special.
So I'll take it from day to day.
Reaffirming the approach of taking life step by step.
No stranger, I, to the touch of steel
Repeating the familiarity with tough situations involving steel.
And the honest fear any man can feel,
Reiterating the universal fear experienced by individuals.
But I long for dust under my heels
Expressing a longing for movement and the rewards of hard work.
And a pocket full of pay,
Reiterating the desire for financial success and a sense of accomplishment.
So I'll take it from day to day.
Affirming the commitment to face life's challenges day by day.
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