Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This great song was performed by the band Graduate and they were an English new wave and mod revival musical group formed in 1978, in Bath, England.
They were only mildly successful, and broke up by 1981. They are today best known as being the initial recording vehicle for future "Tears for Fears" members Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who found international fame in the 1980s and 1990s!
Graduate also appeared on UK TV during 1980. They performed "Ever Met a Day" on the children's TV show Runaround for Southern TV in Southampton!
Band Members:
Roland Orzabal – vocals, lead guitar
Curt Smith – bass guitar, vocals
John Baker – rhythm guitar, vocals
Steve Buck – keyboards
Andy Marsden – drums
Trivia(After Graduate):
In 1981,Orzabal and Smith went on to form the new wave band Tears for Fears.
Andy Marsden played drums on the original single recording of "Suffer the Children".
John Baker later joined the Korgis, a band featuring members of Stackridge.
Baker joined Orzabal again in 1993, singing backing vocals on the UK and US hit "Break It Down Again".
Marsden and Baker still to this day play in a covers band, the Meanies, alongside former Graduate manager Glenn Tommey and James Warren of the Korgis!
Lyrics:
"[Verse 1]
I'm lookin’ to the right and to the left
Searchin' each and every direction
What am I gonna find there?
Lookin' in the east and in the west
Open to all suggestions
Is there anyone who cares?
[Chorus]
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
[Verse 2]
I’m lookin' for a light and for a home
Wishin' there was someone I could talk to
But still I see no answer
All I need is light, I'm all alone
I'm sure that anyone will do
No it, no him, no her
[Chorus]
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
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[Break]
So...
[Verse 3]
I'm lookin' to the right and to the left
Searchin' each and every direction
What am I gonna find there?
Lookin’ in the east and in the west
Open to all suggestions
Is there anyone out there?
[Chorus]
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?"
Ever met a day/Roland Orzabal/Castle Music/Sanctuary/1980
This great song was performed by the band Graduate and they were an English new wave and mod revival musical group formed in 1978, in Bath, England.
They were only mildly successful, and broke up by 1981. They are today best known as being the initial recording vehicle for future "Tears for Fears" members Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who found international fame in the 1980s and 1990s!
Graduate also appeared on UK TV during 1980. They performed "Ever Met a Day" on the children's TV show Runaround for Southern TV in Southampton!
Band Members:
Roland Orzabal – vocals, lead guitar
Curt Smith – bass guitar, vocals
John Baker – rhythm guitar, vocals
Steve Buck – keyboards
Andy Marsden – drums
Trivia(After Graduate):
In 1981,Orzabal and Smith went on to form the new wave band Tears for Fears.
Andy Marsden played drums on the original single recording of "Suffer the Children".
John Baker later joined the Korgis, a band featuring members of Stackridge.
Baker joined Orzabal again in 1993, singing backing vocals on the UK and US hit "Break It Down Again".
Marsden and Baker still to this day play in a covers band, the Meanies, alongside former Graduate manager Glenn Tommey and James Warren of the Korgis!
Lyrics:
"[Verse 1]
I'm lookin’ to the right and to the left
Searchin' each and every direction
What am I gonna find there?
Lookin' in the east and in the west
Open to all suggestions
Is there anyone who cares?
[Chorus]
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
[Verse 2]
I’m lookin' for a light and for a home
Wishin' there was someone I could talk to
But still I see no answer
All I need is light, I'm all alone
I'm sure that anyone will do
No it, no him, no her
[Chorus]
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
You might also like
Dancing Nights
Graduate (Mod)
Sick and Tired
Graduate (Mod)
Elvis Should Play Ska
Graduate (Mod)
[Break]
So...
[Verse 3]
I'm lookin' to the right and to the left
Searchin' each and every direction
What am I gonna find there?
Lookin’ in the east and in the west
Open to all suggestions
Is there anyone out there?
[Chorus]
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Have you ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?
Ever met a day when it seems like no one wants to know ya?"
Ever met a day/Roland Orzabal/Castle Music/Sanctuary/1980
