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Some days are dry, some days are leaky
Some days come clean, other days are sneaky
Some days take less, but most days take more
Some slip through your fingers and onto the floor

Some days you're quick, but most days you're speedy
Some days you use more force than is necessary
Some days just drop in on us
Some days are better than others

Some days it all adds up
And what you got is not enough
Some days are better than others

Some days are slippy, other days sloppy
Some days you can't stand the sight of a puppy
Your skin is white but you think you're a brother
Some days are better than others

Some days you wake up with her complaining
Some sunny days you wish it was raining
Some days are sulky, some days have a grin
And some days have bouncers and won't let you in

Some days you hear a voice
Taking you to another place
Some days are better than others

Some days are honest, some days are not
Some days you're thankful for what you've got
Some days you wake up in the army
And some days it's the enemy

Some days are work, most days you're lazy
Some days you feel like a bit of a baby
Lookin' for Jesus and His mother
Some days are better than others

Some days you feel ahead
You're making sense of what she said
Some days are better than others

Some days you hear a voice




Taking you to another place
Some days are better than others

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of U2's "Some Days Are Better Than Others" seem to refer to the unpredictability of life – how it can be both gracious and treacherous, uplifting and disheartening at the same time. The song begins with a series of mundane observations that serve as a metaphor for how life seems to be composed of unpredictable highs and lows. Some days are dry, some days are leaky, representing the different forms of hardships that can come our way. While some days come clean, other days are sneaky, signifying the unanticipated surprises that are part and parcel of life. It's a reminder to the listener that life is neither all sunshine nor all gloom.


The chorus, "Some days it all adds up, and what you got is not enough," provides a rather sobering perspective on how some days can feel like a step backward in spite of working hard towards one's goals. There are times when things just don't seem to work out, and we are left feeling defeated, no matter how much effort we put in. The song ends on a more optimistic note that, even with all this chaos and unpredictability, there are still days where things fall into place and seem to make sense.


Overall, the song seems to be a representation of the rollercoaster of life, urging listeners to take the good with the bad and to remember that no matter how tough things get, there are still good days to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Some days are dry, some days are leaky
Some days everything goes according to plan, while other days are just unproductive and fail to establish meaningful progress.


Some days come clean, other days are sneaky
Some days things go as planned while at times unanticipated events may go unnoticed, leading to mishaps or missed opportunities.


Some days take less, but most days take more
At times, certain days may require less effort than others, while most of the time, it takes increased effort to achieve everyday goals.


Some slip through your fingers and onto the floor
On some days, it becomes challenging to hold onto things or retrace missed opportunities, like watching things that are falling through your hands.


Some days you're quick, but most days you're speedy
Sometimes you feel immensely productive, while at other times you're faster than usual, but most often, you're productive to a moderate pace and capable of getting things done.


Some days you use more force than is necessary
At times, it's necessary to put in extra effort to achieve specific goals, while at times we may overdo things beyond necessary and end up making unnecessary mistakes as a result.


Some days just drop in on us
Some days are unpredictable and can be challenging to plan for, limiting our abilities to maintain control over things that are happening or events that unfold.


Some days are better than others
Every day is different from the other, with some days being better than others based on the level of productivity and overall happiness that you experience.


Some days it all adds up
On certain days, our actions, behaviors, and habits add up to achieve established goals, while on others, things fail to add up, leading to missed opportunities.


And what you got is not enough
Sometimes even when you've put in the maximum amount of time and effort, it is still difficult to achieve the desired result or outcome.


Some days are slippy, other days sloppy
Different days come with varying degrees of effectiveness; some can be productive, while others bring out careless behavior.


Some days you can't stand the sight of a puppy
Certain days could be filled with gloom and despair, leading to a lack of interest in things that are usually enjoyable, like the sight of a cute puppy.


Your skin is white but you think you're a brother
At times, regardless of the color of our skin, we can still feel a sense of comradery with individuals of other backgrounds, a sense of shared community.


Some days you wake up with her complaining
Waking up to complaining can be a rough start to someone's day, as it can begin it on a negative note.


Some sunny days you wish it was raining
On some bright, sunny days, an individual may desire a counter to the positivity they experience, sometimes wishing it had rained instead.


Some days are sulky, some days have a grin
On certain days, people usually have very different, changing mood swings, which might range from cheerful to sullen


And some days have bouncers and won't let you in
Some days come with obstacles limiting efforts and keeping us from achieving our goals.


Some days you hear a voice
Certain days come with constructive revelations that spur growth and give different insights to life.


Taking you to another place
These constructive revelations give a sense of purpose and the drive to discover new thoughts and emotions, leading to growth in one's life.


Some days are honest, some days are not
Some days come with an understanding of honesty that people follow through with, while others are filled with lies and potential deceit.


Some days you're thankful for what you've got
Certain days come with the recognition of all the positive things in one's life, leading to acknowledgment and appreciation for everything.


Some days you wake up in the army
Some days come with a sense of duty and direction, similar to waking up to begin military service.


And some days it's the enemy
On the other hand, certain days come full of conflict and hostility, with obstacles that seem overtly difficult and serve as the enemy.


Some days are work, most days you're lazy
On some days, people are extremely productive, work-driven and productive, while most days they might be inclined to take it easy.


Some days you feel like a bit of a baby
Certain days come with low self-esteem that makes them feel like nothing more than a child but usually eventually transition back into a normal life routine.


Looking for Jesus and His mother
On some days or through certain experiences, people search for spiritual guidance, sometimes making reference to Christianity and the search for traditional deities like Jesus and Mary.


Some days you feel ahead
Some days make people feel accomplished, with a significant amount of progress made towards specific goals, making them feel ahead of schedule.


You're making sense of what she said
On these days, things become more transparent, and you become able to make better sense of things that may have been formerly difficult to comprehend.


Some days are better than others
Despite the challenges that may arise, some days are notably more productive, effective, and overall better than others.


Some days you hear a voice
Just as with other instances, specific and constructive revelations come from significant experiences that drive people to live better and improve their lives.


Taking you to another place
These revelations initiate a journey of self-discovery and lead people towards developing and implementing new ideas and thinking.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL ; HEWSON

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on eleven o' clock tick tock

And girls can make children but not like this one...so will just have to walk around with a painted face then...

LMewdowlark


on One

Baby, baby, baby, I know I'm not alone
Baby, baby, baby, I know I'm not alone
Ha, ha, ha

Oh, it's not a hill it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
You see, for me, I've been shouting
Let's shout into the darkness, squeeze out sparks of light
You know we're gonna go crazy, you know we'll go crazy
You know we'll go crazy, if we don't go crazy tonight

Oh, slowly
Oh
Hold me slow

Again, these are the wrong lyrics. They are not the lyrics for 'One' but a different song. I pasted the correct lyrics in my other comment.

LMewdowlark


on One

There's a part of me in chaos that's quiet
And there's a part of you that wants me to riot
Everybody needs to cry or needs to spit
Every sweet-tooth needs just a little hit
Every beauty needs to go out with an idiot
How can you stand next to the truth and not see it?
Oh, change of heart comes slow

It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
Do you believe me or are you doubting?
We're gonna make it all the way to the light
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight

Every generation gets a chance to change the world
Pity the nation that won't listen to you boys and girls
Is the sweetest melody the one we haven't heard?
Is it true that perfect love drives out all fear?
The right to be ridiculous is something I hold dear
Oh, but change of heart comes slow

It's not a hill, it's a mountain
As you start out the climb
You see, for me, I've been shouting
But we're gonna make it all the way to the light
But I know I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight

Is it getting better
Or do you feel the same?
Will it make it easier on you now
You got someone to blame?
You say, one love, one life
When it's one need in the night
One love, we get to share it
Leaves you, baby, if you don't care for it
Did I disappoint you
Or leave a bad taste in your mouth?
You act like you never had love
And you want me to go without
Well, it's too late tonight
To drag the past out into the light
We're one, but we're not the same
We get to carry each other, carry each other
One
Have you come here for forgiveness?
Have you come to raise the dead?
Have you come here to play Jesus?
To the lepers in your head
Did I ask too much? More than a lot
You gave me nothing, now it's all I got
We're one but we're not the same
Well, we hurt each other then we do it again
You say love is a temple, love a higher law
Love is a temple, love the higher law
You ask me to enter but then you make me crawl
And I can't be holdin' on to what you got
When all you got is hurt
One love, one blood
One life, you got to do what you should
One life with each other
Sisters, brothers
One life but we're not the same
We get to carry each other, carry each other
One
One

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