Better Days
Apples in Stereo Lyrics
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But I've seen days that would not end
I've seen things that never came to be
Sitting and sifting through the soft debris
You've seen better days than me
I think on that we can agree
And we don't agree on many things
And you're the one with wings
See what you've done
Why don't you see what you've done?
You've seen better days than me
I think on that we both can agree
And we don't agree on anything
'cause I'm the one that shouts
And you're the one that sings
You've seen better days my friend
But I've seen things that I cannot defend
I've seen things that never came to light
And that's the reason I can even sleep at night
See what you've done
Why don't you see what you've done?
What have you done?
The above lyrics are from the song "Better Days" by Apples in Stereo. The song starts by acknowledging the fact that the listener has seen better days, but the singer has experienced a different kind of difficulty - days that seem to never end and dreams that never came true. The lyrics mention sifting through soft debris, which can be interpreted as the aftermath of failed endeavors. The singer may be feeling a sense of disillusionment and loss.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that although they differ in many ways, they can agree that the listener has seen better days than they have. The reference to hooves and wings alludes to the fact that they come from different worlds - one grounded and one able to soar. The chorus repeats the phrase "see what you've done" and questions the listener about their actions. The lyrics seem to suggest that the listener may be responsible for their own misfortunes, but the singer is willing to acknowledge their own missteps.
Line by Line Meaning
You've seen better days my friend
The person being addressed has gone through some difficult times.
But I've seen days that would not end
The singer has experienced lengthy and prolonged periods of hardship.
I've seen things that never came to be
The singer has witnessed aspirations that were never achieved.
Sitting and sifting through the soft debris
The artist has spent time going through the residues of failed and unfulfilled dreams.
You've seen better days than me
The person being addressed has had less intense struggles than the artist.
I think on that we can agree
The singer acknowledges that both parties can acknowledge the difference in struggles.
And we don't agree on many things
Despite having a common experience of hardship, they do not have the same worldviews or perspectives.
'cause I'm the one with hoofs
The artist alludes to being the more grounded and earthly of the two.
And you're the one with wings
The person being addressed is more imaginative and abstract in their thinking.
See what you've done
The artist is implicating the person being addressed in some kind of wrongdoing or fault.
Why don't you see what you've done?
The singer questions why the person doesn't recognize their role in a negative situation.
I think on that we both can agree
Both parties can acknowledge that they have had different experiences of hardship.
And we don't agree on anything
Despite sharing a common experience of hardship, they have different opinions about everything.
'cause I'm the one that shouts
The singer is more vocal and assertive about their thoughts and opinions.
And you're the one that sings
The person being addressed expresses themselves through more creative means.
But I've seen things that I cannot defend
The artist has seen things that they cannot justify or explain.
I've seen things that never came to light
The artist has witnessed things that were never brought to the surface or exposed.
And that's the reason I can even sleep at night
The singer's experience of seeing things that never came to light helps them rest easy at night.
What have you done?
The singer challenges the person being addressed to take responsibility for their actions and their role in the hardship.
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