Childhood Days
Barry Gibb Lyrics


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Gone gone childhood days
Gone in so many ways
All that I have said and done
The castles we have overcome
At last you have found a friend
The sweetest voice will never end
And it echoes down the mountainside
People live and people die
Friendly face will always be
Wrapped up in my childhood days

Old dogs and worn out shoes
Even children sing the blues
How we must endure it all
To save god's creatures great and small
All my world is there and then
The voices come to me again
And they echo down the mountainside
People live and people die
I still can see my daddy's face, oh lord
This is a lonely place

Fast train , train too slow
Maybe you got no place to go
Let me set your spirit free
It's crazy but you comfort me
We share together what we found
The force of love is all around
And it echoes down the mountainside
Little bit of soul we hide
Find us lost without a trace
Oh lord
This is a lonely place

Gone gone childhood days
Gone in so many ways
In all my children you can see
What old aquaintance means to me
Drean is mine and here it stays
All wrapped up in my childhood days
And it echoes down the mountainside
People live and people die




Tho I love you for always
I lost you in my childhood days

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Childhood Days" by Barry Gibb reflect on the memories and experiences of the singer during his childhood. The song begins with him acknowledging that his childhood days are gone in so many ways, and all that he has said and done are memories that are now distant. However, he reflects on the castles that he has overcome and how finally, he has found a friend whose sweetest voice will never end. The echoes of his past continue down the mountainside, reminding him that life is fleeting, and although people live and die, the friendly faces of his childhood days will always be wrapped up in his memories.


The second part of the song speaks to the issues of growing up, which can be difficult and full of challenges. The singer talks about old dogs and worn out shoes, even as children sing the blues. Despite the difficulties, however, he reminds himself that humans must endure it all to save God's creatures, great and small. The voices of his past come back to him again, echoing down the mountainside, as he remembers his childhood and his father. He longs for a comforting spirit, something that would set his soul free from the loneliness that often overwhelms him. He finds solace in the force of love, which is all around him, and in memories of his father, whose face he can still see clearly.


In the final part of the song, the singer reflects on the dreams that he has had since his childhood days. He talks about how old acquaintances mean so much to him, and how all his memories are wrapped up in his childhood days. The echoes of his past continue to reverberate down the mountainside, reminding him that even though he loves people for always, he still lost them in his childhood days.


Overall, the song Childhood Days is a reflection on the human experience of growing up, the fleeting nature of life, and the power of memories. The theme of nostalgia runs deep throughout the song, as Barry Gibb remembers his childhood days, the struggles he encountered, and the people who surrounded him during that formative time.


Line by Line Meaning

Gone gone childhood days
The time of my childhood has passed, and it's gone forever.


Gone in so many ways
My childhood has disappeared in many different aspects of my life.


All that I have said and done
I reflect on all my past actions and words said during my childhood.


The castles we have overcome
The challenges we've faced and overcome during our childhood, like building a castle, have shaped us.


At last you have found a friend
I am happy to have found a lasting friendship during my childhood.


The sweetest voice will never end
The memories of the sweetest voice during my childhood will never fade away.


And it echoes down the mountainside
The memories of my childhood and happy times persist and remain strong.


People live and people die
Life is fleeting, and all the people we know will eventually come to an end.


Friendly face will always be
The memories of friendly faces during my childhood will always hold a special place in my heart.


Wrapped up in my childhood days
All these memories and experiences are still a significant part of my life and are very dear to me.


Old dogs and worn out shoes
Even old dogs and shoes that have been worn out symbolize life's wear and tear, and even children face hardships.


Even children sing the blues
Even the innocence of childhood cannot protect us or keep us away from negative emotions.


How we must endure it all
We must face everything that life throws at us head-on and push through it all.


To save god's creatures great and small
We must all do our part to save the creatures great and small that share this world with us.


All my world is there and then
All of the world had for me during my childhood was contained in that single moment in time.


The voices come to me again
The memories from my childhood still ring clearly in my mind.


I still can see my daddy's face, oh lord
The image of my dad's face is still very clear in my mind, and I cherish it deeply.


This is a lonely place
Despite all the memories and the nostalgia I feel, I am still alone in this moment.


Fast train , train too slow
Whether our journey through life is fast or slow, it's essential to remain moving forward.


Maybe you got no place to go
Sometimes we may feel like we have no direction or purpose, but we must keep pushing through.


Let me set your spirit free
Allow me to give you the encouragement to release any internal struggles you may be experiencing.


It's crazy but you comfort me
There may not be a rational reason behind how I feel comforted, but it's what I need in this life moment.


We share together what we found
If we band together, we can share life's experiences and support one another in what we've encountered.


The force of love is all around
Even in this vast, dark world, love's power is still present and provides hope.


Little bit of soul we hide
We all have a part of our being we feel embarrassed or ashamed of, that we hide from others.


Find us lost without a trace
When we do not confront and accept that hidden part of ourselves, it can lead us astray without a single trace.


In all my children you can see
Through my children, I can see my own childhood reflected and relive all the joy and laughter once again.


What old acquaintance means to me
I am overwhelmed with feelings of nostalgia when I see someone from my childhood once again, and it fills me with happiness.


Drean is mine and here it stays
Dreams and aspirations I had in my childhood have stayed with me throughout my life.


Tho I love you for always
Even though I miss and love you dearly, those memories remain locked in the time from my childhood.


I lost you in my childhood days
Despite how much I may wish to return and relive my childhood days, I have lost those moments forever.




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MO o

Gone, gone childhood days
Gone in so many ways
All that I have said and done
The castles we have overcome

At last you have found a friend
The sweetest voice will never end
And it echoes down the mountainside
People live and people die

Friendly face will always be
Wrapped up in my childhood days

Old dogs and worn out shoes
Even children sing the blues
How we must endure it all
To save God's creatures great and small

All my world is there and then
The voices come to me again
And they echo down the mountainside
People live and people die

I still can see my Daddy's face
Oh Lord, this is a lonely place

Fast train, train too slow
Maybe you got no place to go
Let me set your spirit free
It's crazy but you comfort me

We share together what we found
The force of love is all around
And it echoes down the mountainside
Little bit of soul we hide

Find us lost without a trace
Oh Lord, this is a lonely place

Gone, gone childhood days
Gone in so many ways
In all my children you can see
What old acquaintance means to me

Dream is mine and here it stays
All wrapped up in my childhood days
And it echoes down the mountainside
People live and people die

Tho I love you for always
I lost you in my childhood days



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MO o

Gone, gone childhood days
Gone in so many ways
All that I have said and done
The castles we have overcome

At last you have found a friend
The sweetest voice will never end
And it echoes down the mountainside
People live and people die

Friendly face will always be
Wrapped up in my childhood days

Old dogs and worn out shoes
Even children sing the blues
How we must endure it all
To save God's creatures great and small

All my world is there and then
The voices come to me again
And they echo down the mountainside
People live and people die

I still can see my Daddy's face
Oh Lord, this is a lonely place

Fast train, train too slow
Maybe you got no place to go
Let me set your spirit free
It's crazy but you comfort me

We share together what we found
The force of love is all around
And it echoes down the mountainside
Little bit of soul we hide

Find us lost without a trace
Oh Lord, this is a lonely place

Gone, gone childhood days
Gone in so many ways
In all my children you can see
What old acquaintance means to me

Dream is mine and here it stays
All wrapped up in my childhood days
And it echoes down the mountainside
People live and people die

Tho I love you for always
I lost you in my childhood days

M Sigg

Thank you for taking the time to write these out. Such beautiful words ❤

Kapiz

Nice

Deborah Guido

Thank you! On April 27, 2020

Lin Mrachek

Thank you !!!!
The lyrics are beautiful

Billy Taggart56

Just another secret gem from the master craftsman Mr Gibb .

Laura Davis

One of my favorites

Ann Taylor

One of my all time favourite Barry songs.

Andrea Squillace

barry one of greatest composer ever!!

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