Discover the story of the song > Life In One Day – Howard Jones

The song is about an old man giving advice to the protagonist to not take life too seriously and enjoy the present moment instead of worrying about the future. The old man also advises the protagonist to not try to change the world on his own and to take pleasure in simple things like drinking and enjoying the scenery. The chorus emphasizes the idea of not rushing through life and trying to do everything at once, but to take things slow.