Day By Day Lyrics
Shakatak
Lyrics
Day by day, day by day
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day, day by day
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day, day by day
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day, day by day
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day, day by day
Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day, day by day
By day, by day, by day
Song & Lyrics Facts
Shakatak's "Day by Day" is a classic jazz-funk and soul song, released in 1982 on their album of the same name. The single was written by band members Bill Sharpe and Jill Saward and achieved chart success in the UK and Japan.
The album featured additional musicians such as percussionist Frank Ricotti and saxophonist Mel Collins. The lyrics to “Day by Day” reflect a positive outlook on life and were inspired by the words of American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. The song has since been covered by numerous artists including Soul II Soul, Tom Browne, and Incognito. It remains one of Shakatak's most popular songs, with its uplifting message still resonating today.