“Light of Day,” sometimes stylized as “(Just Around the Corner to the) Light of Day,” is a captivating song penned by Bruce Springsteen and initially performed by Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox as their fictional band, The Barbusters, in the 1987 film “Light of Day.” Over time, the song has become a prominent feature in Joan Jett’s live concerts.
Included in the “Light of Day” soundtrack album, the single achieved a respectable position, reaching number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1987. The record label credited it to The Barbusters (Joan Jett and The Blackhearts). The song’s association with both Jett and Springsteen contributed to its significant airplay on album-oriented rock stations. An engaging music video showcasing The Barbusters’ performance of the song, interspersed with compelling scenes from the film, gained popularity on MTV. Moreover, “Light of Day” found its place in various Joan Jett compilation albums.
The song’s allure and impact did not go unnoticed, as it earned the title of “Favorite Movie Song” by American Songwriter in 2011.
“Light Of Day” Lyrics:
One, two
One, two, three, four
Well, I’ve been out of the woods for six days and nights now
And I’m a little hot wired but I’m feeling alright now
I got some money in my pocket and I won’t need a ride, yeah
I got a big Jag car and a baby by my side, yeah
Well, I’m a little hot wired, but I’m feeling OK
And I got a little lost down along the way
Well, I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
Driving 500 miles, got 500 to go, yeah
I’ve got a rock ‘n’ roll music on my radio
I’ve got a brother on the rig just off the Gulf Coast
He says the girls down there are really the most, yeah
Well, I’m a little tired out but I’m feeling OK
And I got a little lost along the way
But I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
Well, I got thrown out of work on the Kokomo
Well, don’t ask me what I’m doing, cause I don’t know, yeah
Only hear you wasn’t joking when you wrote me that letter
Things can’t get worse, so they gotta get better
Well I’m a little hot wired but I’m feeling OK
And I got a little lost along the way
But I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
I’m just around the corner ’til the light of day, yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Woo
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