Bardot (Bradford, Andrew, McRiner)
"Bardot" also refers to the 1978 British folk rock trio Bardot (UK) comprising Chris Bradford, Laurie Andrew, and Ray McRiner.
These Days
Bardot Lyrics
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Some days I couldn't get up couldn't get down I'm bored of everything
Somehow a little black cloud would rain over me would rain over me
Someone was making me mad good turned bad and I'd lose everything
To get you back just to get you back but...
These days, the world's all right, the sun shines bright, i'm kicking out the bad dreams
These days, I don't think twice, I walk on ice, and I'm positively somewhere
These days go on, long after you've gone
These days go on and on...
I'm out of the fire and into the swimming pool sometimes
I'd drown my tears but the same old fears come back
Someone's been making me ill I bet you're still
A 2, 3, 4 letter word yes, you heard the pretty little bird's fly home, cause
These days, the sun kicks in, the good guys win I'm illegal in the back seat
These days I'm safe and sound not dragged down you want to know the reason?
These days, the world's all right, the sun shines bright, I'm kicking out the bad dreams
These days, I don't think twice, I walk on ice, I'm positively somewhere
These days go on, long after you've gone
These days go on, long after you've gone
These days go on and on...
Thank-you for not being here I feel better when you're not
Sleeping in my head tossing and turning an' messing up the sheets
The love we made was incomplete like the shoes on your feet
Same stuff I've heard it before that philosophy starting to bore me
Now you won't have to, smile and ignore me
These days the karmas right the sun shines bright I'm kicking out the bad dreams
These days I don't think twice I walk on light I'm positively somewhere.
These days go on, long after you've gone
These days go on, long after you've gone
These days go on and on...
The first verse of Bardot's "These Days" describes a period of feeling down and bored with life when nothing seems to be going right. The singer talks about how she feels like a little black cloud is raining over her and how she keeps losing everything. These lines reveal how the singer was going through a tough time emotionally and mentally, and her mental state was reflected in her life. In contrast, the chorus describes how things have changed with time, and the singer has finally been able to break free from her negative headspace. She talks about how the world is all right now and how she is positively somewhere.
The singer explains how she has managed to move on from a past love and how she's now in a much better place, mentally and emotionally. She uses metaphoric imagery to describe how things have changed and how she has managed to come out on the other side. She speaks about how she is safe and sound, not dragged down by her past, and how these days everything seems to be better. The song's lyrics portray the feeling of going through a tough time and having the strength to overcome it, making it ideal for anyone going through a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
These days
In the present moment when everything is happening
Some days I couldn't get up couldn't get down I'm bored of everything
Occasionally, I felt stuck and unenthusiastic about life
Somehow a little black cloud would rain over me would rain over me
Negative thoughts and emotions would consume me out of nowhere
Someone was making me mad good turned bad and I'd lose everything
A person in my life was causing me to become angry and eventually I would lose everything
To get you back just to get you back but...
I wanted to get you back, but now I realize it's not worth it
These days, the world's all right, the sun shines bright, i'm kicking out the bad dreams
Nowadays, everything is good, the sun is shining, and I'm getting rid of my bad dreams
These days, I don't think twice, I walk on ice, and I'm positively somewhere
Currently, I'm taking risks without hesitation and I'm in a good place
These days go on, long after you've gone
Time keeps moving forward even after you've left
I'm out of the fire and into the swimming pool sometimes
I'm out of a bad situation, but sometimes I still feel like I'm drowning
I'd drown my tears but the same old fears come back
I try to forget my problems, but they keep resurfacing
Someone's been making me ill I bet you're still
A certain person has been causing me stress and I assume they are still continuing to do so
A 2, 3, 4 letter word yes, you heard the pretty little bird's fly home, cause
Love is a simple word, and because of that, it's okay to move on
These days, the sun kicks in, the good guys win I'm illegal in the back seat
Now, I feel good and things are going well, but I still like to take risks
These days I'm safe and sound not dragged down you want to know the reason?
These days, I feel secure and not weighed down by anyone or anything
Thank-you for not being here I feel better when you're not
I'm in a better place when you're not around
Sleeping in my head tossing and turning an' messing up the sheets
Thoughts of you keep me up at night and make me restless
The love we made was incomplete like the shoes on your feet
Our love was never fully realized or fulfilled, similar to how shoes don't fit perfectly
Same stuff I've heard it before that philosophy starting to bore me
I've heard the same old things from you and it's getting boring
Now you won't have to, smile and ignore me
You no longer have to pretend to be happy while ignoring my true feelings
These days the karmas right the sun shines bright I'm kicking out the bad dreams
Now I believe in karma, the sun is still shining, and I'm getting rid of negative thoughts
These days I don't think twice I walk on light I'm positively somewhere.
Currently, I don't hesitate and I feel as if I'm in a positive place in my life
These days go on, long after you've gone
Time keeps moving forward even after you've left
These days go on and on...
Time continues to pass without stopping
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amandataylor8622
When I was working in a supermarket back in 2006 Sophie Monk used to go to my register and I swear you couldn't meet a nicer person, down to earth friendly
Beautiful lady 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
@philmichelmore4227
This song captured an Aussie spirit in 2000 such connection with fans love it!
@KatyV191
Best song on their debut album. ❤️ Too bad it wasn’t a global hit. I’m from Europe and I’ve been knowing of Bardot since mid/late 00s when I starting reading on various Popstars groups around the world. 😊
@iRockChick
Agree. I'm in the States & and I was a big fan of their debut album/single. Still like their music til this day.
@issyoz2266
Ahhh my teenage years! Loved these girls! They were great!!
@everydaymarvin2490
I first heard this song on an episode of Dawson's Creek and it was sung by Jennifer Paige (who also sang "Crush"). I love her version but I had no idea this was a cover of another band's song. This is the first time I have ever heard this version. It is good too! Thank you Wikipedia for sharing the knowledge. Best, Marvin 😀
@regalchic
Hey Marvin, I've always known this song from Jennifer Paige.. your comment on Jeni's version made me come here. Can't believe I know nothing about this band before now..
Amazing!
Thanks for sharing and bringing me to them. Wow
@jp6721
I miss BARDOT ❤️
@PaoAsmrVLOG
Imagine 20yrs ago
I never get tired to listen this song such a great masterpiece during my childhood days❤
@philmichelmore4227
Aussie spirit absolutely in 2000 lets bring it back 2024 with a new Aussie girl group!