Days Like These
Asia Lyrics


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The sun was shining
The sky was crying
It just tore apart
And down came the rain

And I was soaking
Yeah I was freezing but,
I was feeling
No kind of pain

Come a fireball
I held it in my hand
You see before you
A man who's known greatness

I had a vision
A revelation
I took a look inside of me
And I am a sensation

Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world
Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world

It's either easy
Or it's impossible
But if you ain't got it
You ain't never gonna get it

Once you find it
You gotta grab it you gotta,
Reach down your own throat
And yank it to the surface

That may be brutal
May be gory
But whatever else it is
It's my story

And I believe it
Yeah, I can see it
I sing it out, shout it out
Gimme death or glory

Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world
Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world

Days like these
Days like these
Do you know I think
I'll move a mountain or two

Days like these
Days like these
Anything you want, you know
I'll get it for you

Whoa

Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world

The sun was shining
I was crying
I saw a thousand people
Singing in the rain

And I was thinking
About the Indians
And how they say, true wisdom
Only comes from pain

Come a rumbling
Humbling feeling
Like things will never
Ever be the same

But what doesn't kill ya
Only makes you stronger
And today I'm strong enough
And anyway, I love the rain

Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world
Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world

Oh on a day like these

Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world
Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world

Ah, change the world

Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world
Days like these I feel
Like I can change the world





Feel I can change the world

Overall Meaning

The song "Days Like These" by Asia portrays the idea that even during the toughest days, one can still find hope and inspiration. The lyrics describe the contrast between the sun shining and the rain pouring down, yet the singer still feels no pain. The chorus sings, "Days like these I feel like I can change the world", emphasizing the power of determination and a positive mindset. The song also touches upon the theme of personal transformation, with the singer having a vision and revelation which brings about a humbling feeling.


The bridge of the song consists of the lines, "It's either easy or it's impossible, but if you ain't got it, you ain't never gonna get it." This line emphasizes the idea that achieving one's goals can be difficult, but the determination and the will to succeed are essential qualities that one must possess. The song also urges listeners to embrace their own story, as the singer proclaims, "whatever else it is, it's my story."


In summary, "Days Like These" is a song about overcoming adversity and maintaining a positive outlook, even during the darkest of days.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun was shining
The day had started with the sun out


The sky was crying
It started raining unexpectedly


It just tore apart
The weather took an unforeseeable turn


And down came the rain
It started raining heavily


And I was soaking
The rain had wet the singer's clothes


Yeah I was freezing but,
Despite the cold weather, the singer maintained their will


I was feeling
The singer was feeling strong emotions


No kind of pain
Despite the difficulty around, the singer was not feeling any physical suffering


Come a fireball
A symbol of strength and courage


I held it in my hand
The singer had a strong hold on their willpower


You see before you
The singer is displaying their strength and determination


A man who's known greatness
The singer has accomplished great feats


I had a vision
The singer had an epiphany


A revelation
A sudden realization


I took a look inside of me
The singer reflected within themselves


And I am a sensation
The singer felt a strong impulse or emotion within themselves


Days like these I feel
Certain days make the singer feel a certain way


Like I can change the world
The singer feels capable of making a difference in the world


It's either easy
Things are either uncomplicated


Or it's impossible
Or extremely difficult


But if you ain't got it
If you lack something


You ain't never gonna get it
You'll never find it


Once you find it
When you discover that thing you're looking for


You gotta grab it you gotta,
You have to take hold of that thing


Reach down your own throat
You have to dig deep within yourself


And yank it to the surface
You have to pull it out and make it a prominent part of your life


That may be brutal
It may be difficult


May be gory
It may be intense and uncomfortable


But whatever else it is
Regardless of what other aspects come with it


It's my story
It's the singer's personal journey and experience


And I believe it
The singer has faith in themselves


Yeah, I can see it
The singer has a clear vision of their goals and aspirations


I sing it out, shout it out
The singer speaks their truth loudly and with confidence


Gimme death or glory
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed


Do you know I think
The singer is pondering


I'll move a mountain or two
The singer feels that they are capable of accomplishing anything


Anything you want, you know
The singer is willing to help out anyone in any way they can


I'll get it for you
The singer is confident in their ability to aid others in their goals


I saw a thousand people
The singer sees a large group of people


Singing in the rain
They were all enjoying themselves despite the weather


And I was thinking
The singer was contemplating


About the Indians
The singer is pondering the ideas of Indian Culture


And how they say, true wisdom
A quote related to true understanding one's consciousness


Only comes from pain
True understanding can only be achieved by overcoming difficulties


Come a rumbling
A sign of powerful coming events


Humbling feeling
A powerful but humbling emotion has arisen


Like things will never
It seems like things will never


Ever be the same
Return to a previous state


But what doesn't kill ya
Overcoming adversity makes you stronger


Only makes you stronger
Adversity makes you stronger


And today I'm strong enough
The singer has reached a point where they can handle the difficulties they face


And anyway, I love the rain
The singer is saying they love the difficulties they face


Ah, change the world
The singer aims to change the world


Feel I can change the world
The singer is confident that they can make a positive difference in the world




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steve Leslie Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

@armandocardona4478

Ah yes 1990, I remember it well, back when music was good and the world made sense...

@budbrigman

Still the best voice ever. Wetton will be missed.

@alexrogue7557

couldnt agree much more \m/

@icyou4344

It's been just a bit over a year. I still haven't gotten over the loss.

@chslaw

@marc smith This song came out in 1990. Auto-Tune wasn't invented until 1997.

@SHS854EVER

Thumbs up if you are still watching this in 2020 John Wetton is so missed

@RG-hf4et

Watching on 6-12-2021 - John's birthday. :(

@irinanavrapescu2009

John Wetton was and will always be ASIA to me . Any other lead singer singing for ASIA would be BLAND and LIFELESS. John Wetton was THE HEART AND SOUL OF ASIA .
So sorry he passed away.

@dmainfla

At 24, I used to wake up to this song on our local Tampa station. Loved it, loved all the "new" songs at that time. Motivated me. 30 years later, I miss this..... sorry. Sincerely, the aging guy. :)

@Music-tk5oq

Was it 98 Rock or 95 WYNF? I used 2 live in Tampa & listened 2 all their stations

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