In Memory of Barbara Silverman
“One Day From Someday”
Words by: Jeff Silverman and Michael Peterson
Music by: Jeff Silverman, Michael Peterson and Paul Rucker
I had just begun co-writing and producing a new album for Michael Peterson and shortly after, my Mum, Barbara, announced she had stage 4 small cell lung cancer and had only one year left to live. I immediately felt the urgency to give her something that might not only inspire hope, but also a belief that tomorrow just might bring a miracle.
Then, with the help of my very talented co-writers, Michale and Paul Rucker, this song was “born.” It’s a true story about my childhood with her and how she always inspired me to follow my heart & my dreams with no regrets. The song not only inspired her, but she found the strength to change that one year into two and half years! Since then, many other people have resonated with the message and meaning of this song, in their time of need or even just a reminder to live life to its fullest. Always.
“ONE DAY FROM SOMEDAY”
Verse 1
Starin’ at a calendar
Where’d the years go, it’s a blur
Wasn’t it just yesterday?
When I’d hear my Mama say
30 days – has September
April, June and November
All the rest have 31
Except when February’s done
That memory
Feels good to me
Her hand in my hand
Sitting by my bed
Whisperin’ to me
Prayin’ I’d remember what she said
Chorus:
We’re only one day from someday
That day is closer than it seems
(And Son) (Then) when someday comes one day
I hope you wake and find your dreams
So live to live love to love
Somehow that will be enough
Never turn a good chance down
We’re only one day from someday
Go on, don’t wait and take it
Just make it someday right now
Verse 2
Now 50 years ain’t middle aged
It’s more like 30’s, it’s what they say
If that’s true then I’m inclined
To wink and say I’m twenty nine
I told her that she started laughin’
Handed me a photograph and
Said here’s me at twenty eight
Full of dreams I thought would wait
Son, take your wife to Rome
Stop bringin’ your work home
And read the Sunday funnies, skip the news
Go ride that motorbike
Across the country like you always said you’d do
Bridge:
If you’re not afraid to try
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TODAY?
Would you look fear in the eye
IF YOU WERE FEELIN’ BRAVE
When doubt or question why
OH DON’T COUNT THE DAYS
Live each one – like each one’s the last
Verse 3
Mom it’s funny now I’m by your side
Holdin’ your hand in mine
Giving you your own advice
Vamp:
30 days – has September
April, June, I remember
ONE DAY, FROM SOMEDAY
Thanks Mama, I ain’t missin’
ONE DAY FROM SOMEDAY
You’re only one day.
Words and Music by:
Jeff Silverman / Michael Peterson / Paul Rucker
Palette Songs, SESAC / Cast Pilot Music, SESAC / ASCAP
© 2009