Life in One Day
Howard Jones
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The old man said to me Said don't always take life so seriously Play the flute And dance and sing your song Try and enjoy the here and now The future will take care of itself somehow The grass is never greener over there Time will wear away the stone Gets the hereditary bone Don't try to live your life in one day Don't go speed your time away Don't try to live your life in one day Don't go speed your time away The old man said to me Said you can't change the world single handedly Raise a glass enjoy the scenery Pretend the water is champagne And fill my glass again and again While the wolves are gathering round your door Time will wear away the stone Gets the hereditary bone Don't try to live your life in one day Don't go speed your time away Don't try to live your life in one day Don't go speed your time away The old man said to me Said don't always take life so seriously Play the flute And dance and sing your song Try and enjoy the here and now The future will take care of itself somehow The grass is never greener over there Time will wear away the stone Gets the hereditary bone I tried to live my life in one day Don't go speed your time away I bit off more than I can chew Only so much you can do Wolves are gathering round my door Ask them in and invite some more I tried to live my life in one day Don't go speed your time away Don't try to live your life in one day
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Written by: HOWARD JONES
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Life in One Day" is a single released in 1985 by English songwriter and musician Howard Jones.
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Chart PerformanceOn the UK Singles Chart, the song achieved a peak position of number 14. In the U.S., it climbed to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Jones' second highest-charting song in the country.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in his second studio album, "Dream into Action", which achieved considerable commercial success in both the UK and U.S.
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Music Video ProductionA music video was directed for the song by famed director, Storm Thorgerson, who is notably known for his work with Pink Floyd.
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Message and InfluenceThe song's lyrics suggest that people should not rush life and try to achieve everything in a single day but rather take things slowly and enjoy the process.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Rupert Hine, a veteran British musician and producer who has worked with a number of notable musicians including Tina Turner, The Fixx, and Stevie Nicks.
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Live Performances"Life in One Day" remains a staple on Howard Jones' live performances. He continues to tour and the song frequently features in his set lists.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song is referenced in the comic book series “The Invisibles” authored by Grant Morrison. At a certain point, a character starts to sing it.
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Cover VersionsOther artists have covered the song, further cementing its impact, including an acoustic rendition by the indie rock band Barenaked Ladies during their live performances.
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Music GenreThe song showcases Howard Jones' typical blend of Pop and Synth-pop, a style prevalent in the 80s, making the song a hit in that era. It features a cheerful melody with a catchy chorus that has made it memorable to fans of his music.
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