In May 2007, Avicii signed on with the Dejfitts Plays label. Then, in 2010, Avicii released the hit song "Seek Bromance", which reached the top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali's classic single "Rapture" for her album Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition. In October 2010, Avicii signed with the European A&R team with EMI Music Publishing.
Avicii released his final album prior his death in 2015 titled "Stories". The LP was his second album to go #1 and spawned the chart-topping "Waiting for Love" as well Top 5 hit singles "For a Better Day" and "Broken Arrows". The single "Pure Grinding" also reached Top 20.
In 2017, Avicii released what was originally meant to be the first EP to a three-part album.
The extended play was named "Avīci (01)" and spawned the #1 Sandro Cavazza-assisted hit "Without You".
Additionally, the Top 3 single "Lonely Together" which featured Rita Ora was also released from the EP.
"Avīci (01)" itself also went #1 and was another smash success for the DJ.
He died on 20 April 2018 in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28; the manner of his death was identified as suicide, the specific cause and method withheld from the public in accordance with standard media treatment of suicides.
Over a year after his death, on June 6th 2019, a posthumous album titled "TIM" was released. The singles "SOS" (featuring Emanon's Aloe Blacc), "Tough Love (featuring Vargas & Lagola and Agnes) and "Heaven" were released from the LP. The latter song featured vocals from Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin. "SOS" reached a peak at the top of the charts, whilst the two following singles managed to reach the #2 position. The album itself also peaked at #1, making it his third album (fourth counting his 2017 EP "Avīci (01)") to do so.
The Days
Avicii Lyrics
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We made a promise to never get old
You had a chance and you took it on me
And I made a promise that I couldn't keep
Heartache, heart break all over town
But something flipped like a switch when you came around
And I'm in pieces, pick me up and put me together
These are the days we've been waiting for
On days like these, who could ask for more
Keep 'em coming 'cause we're not done yet
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we won't forget
These are the days we've been waiting for
Rattle the cage and slam that door
And the world is calling us but not just yet
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we won't forget
Out on the midnight the wild ones howl
The last of the lost boys have thrown in the towel
We used to believe we were stars aligned
You made a wish and I fell out of
Time flew, cut through all over town
You made me bleed when I look up and you're not around
But I'm in pieces, pick me up and put me together
(Oh-oh-oh)
These are the days we've been waiting for
On days like these, who could ask for more
Keep 'em coming 'cause we're not done yet
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we won't forget
These are the days we've been waiting for
Neither of us knows what's in store
You just roll your window down and place your bets
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we'll never forget
And these are the days (these are the days)
And these are the days (these are the days)
The lyrics to "The Days" by Avicii describe a promise made between two people under a tree where the grass doesn't grow. They pledged to never get old, but one of them didn't keep their promise, causing heartache and heartbreak all over town. However, when the other person came around, something flipped like a switch, and the broken pieces were put back together.
The chorus celebrates the present moment as the days they've been waiting for. They won't regret these days because they are living them to the fullest. The wild ones howl at midnight, and the last of the lost boys have given up, but the two people still hold on to the belief that they were once stars aligned. Time has flown, and they don't know what's in store for them. However, they're betting on their future and won't forget these days.
The song has a hopeful and empowering message about seizing the day and cherishing the present moment. It speaks to the idea that tomorrow is not promised, so we must make the most out of today. The verses describe a past filled with pain and heartbreak, while the chorus celebrates the present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the tree where the grass don't grow
We found a secluded spot where the grass won't disturb us
We made a promise to never get old
We vowed to embrace youthfulness and enjoy life's adventures
You had a chance and you took it on me
You placed your trust in me and put your faith in our relationship
And I made a promise that I couldn't keep
Sadly, I promised something I couldn't fulfill
Heartache, heart break all over town
Sorrow and pain seems to be everywhere we turn
But something flipped like a switch when you came around
My mood changed in an instant when you showed up
And I'm in pieces, pick me up and put me together (Oh-oh-oh)
I'm broken inside, please help me feel whole again
These are the days we've been waiting for
These moments are the ones we've been longing for
On days like these, who could ask for more
These times are so fulfilling, what more could we want?
Keep 'em coming 'cause we're not done yet
Let's keep the good times going, we're not finished yet
These are the days we won't regret
We won't feel bad about anything that happens during these moments
These are the days we won't forget
These memories will be etched in our minds forever
Rattle the cage and slam that door
Let's break out of our routine and take risks
And the world is calling us but not just yet
We need to enjoy ourselves before tackling what the world has in store for us
Out on the midnight the wild ones howl
Late at night, the adventurous and daring roam free
The last of the lost boys have thrown in the towel
The rebels have given up and conformed to society's standards
We used to believe we were stars aligned
We once thought we were destined to be together
You made a wish and I fell out of
Your wish made me lose my footing
Time flew, cut through all over town
Time seemed to fly by so fast, affecting everyone
You made me bleed when I look up and you're not around
I feel hurt when I realize you're not with me
Neither of us knows what's in store
We have no idea what the future holds
You just roll your window down and place your bets
Take a risk as you open your heart to the future
And these are the days (these are the days)
Let's cherish these moments (repeated)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tim Bergling, Robbie Williams, Vincent Pontare, Salem Al Fakir
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