The song Strange Day by Joy Again is a melancholic reflection on life and the feeling of not really knowing one's purpose. The lyrics express a desire for recompense, for some kind of reward or payoff after all the effort put in, but there's a sense of resignation that it might never come. The day in question is described as both "strange" and "dreary," a combination of uncertainty and boredom that seems to pervade the narrator's life. Despite these feelings, there's a resistance to giving up, even though it might be the easier option. The line "Look at your own hands / That you're sick of seeing through" suggests a weariness with oneself and a desire for external validation or guidance. But ultimately, the narrator seems to accept that their vision of what they want to be ("what I want to be / Doesn't really apply") might not align with reality. There's a note of hope at the end, with the idea that "someone will find you" even if that person or thing is "sort of black" and doesn't seem immediately appealing. Overall, Strange Day is a poignant reflection on the uncertainties and contradictions of existence.
