Brian Kennedy (born Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy on 12 October 1966) is an … Read Full Bio ↴Brian Kennedy (born Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy on 12 October 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter and author from Belfast. A protege of Van Morrison, Kennedy has a gentle voice that he puts it to good use in his many ballads. He represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. As a singer with perfect pitch, he has been described as having ‘the voice which charms angels’.

His first album was 'The Great War of Words' followed by 'A Better Man' in 1996 which gained quadruple platinum sales in Ireland. This led to awards for 'Best Irish Male Album' and 'Best Irish Male Artist’. With the release of the album, 'Now That I Know What I Want' he found himself with 3 albums simultaneously in the top 30 of the Irish album charts.

In his varied career he has toured frequently, recorded with Ronan Keating, has acted and has performed in Riverdance and on Broadway. Brian has recently made a number of popular BBC TV programmes in which he sings traditional Irish songs. He has released albums based on the series and also a single ‘You Raise Me Up’. This famous song he originally recorded for Secret Garden and indeed he is also the vocalist on their CD ‘Earth Songs’ where he sings Always There. Secret Garden are Norwegian Rolf Lovland writer of two Eurovision winners (La Det Swinge for Bobbysocks in 1985 and Nocturne for Secret Garden in 1995) and also his Irish partner in the group is Fionnuala Sweeney.

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Brian Kennedy Lyrics

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These days I've been feeling lucky
Looking all around me I see so many dreams that have come true
Like me right next to you
Like the angels pulling through
These days have only just begun
Someone to come home to each and every night
All of my tomorrows are finally looking bright, oh but I won't rush it
Why would I dare

Nothing could compare to the way I've been feeling these days

Chorus
They are the best I've ever had and they have only just begun
Here we are we're so connected like the moon is to the sun
I never thought I'd feel this way 'cause all I ever really wanted were these days.

If I could I'd try to freeze the moment
Set aside the future
Stay right here right now so time won't fly
Like a flame that never dies
Like the love that's in your eyes
These days have only just begun
Something to believe in when the world is going mad
When the rain is crashing down girl it doesn't seem so bad oh but
I won't rush it
Why would I dare
Nothing could compare to the way I've been feeling these days.

They are the best I've ever had and they have only just begun
Here we are we're so connected like the moon is to the sun
I never thought I'd feel this way cause all I ever really wanted were these days.

They are the best I ever had and they have only just begun
Here we are we're so connected like the moon is to the sun
I never thought I'd feel this

I never thought I'd feel this way baby
I thank the heavens when I pray cause all I ever really wanted were these days

Overall Meaning

The song "These Days" by Brian Kennedy is a powerful love song that speaks about feeling lucky and grateful for the present moment in a relationship. The lyrics describe the feeling of being content and fulfilled next to the person the singer loves. The song also touches upon the idea of cherishing every moment and not rushing into the future. The chorus emphasizes the importance of these days and how they are the best the singer has ever had.

The opening lines of the song convey the feeling of joy and gratitude the singer feels for everything falling into place. The singer looks around and realizes that so many dreams have come true, including being next to the person they love. The following lines describe the feeling of being connected and having someone to come home to every night. The singer emphasizes that things are finally looking bright, and they won't rush into the future.

The chorus of the song conveys the main message of the song. The singer repeats that these days are the best they have ever had and that they are grateful for them. The connection between the singer and the person they love is described as being like the moon is to the sun. The singer never thought they would feel this way, but all they ever really wanted were these days. The song ends with the singer thanking the heavens for these days.

Overall, the lyrics to "These Days" by Brian Kennedy speak about the idea of cherishing the present moment in a relationship, being grateful for the person you love, and not rushing into the future. The song is a powerful love song that explores the feelings of contentment and fulfillment that come when you are with the right person.

Line by Line Meaning

These days I've been feeling lucky
Lately, I've been feeling fortunate.

Looking all around me I see so many dreams that have come true
I observe numerous aspirations achieved around me.

Like me right next to you
Being with you is one of my fulfilling dreams.

Like the angels pulling through
It feels like divine beings are helping and supporting us.

These days have only just begun
The great moments I'm having are just starting.

Someone to come home to each and every night
I have a companion to return home to every night.

All of my tomorrows are finally looking bright, oh but I won't rush it
Although my future appears promising, I won't hurry and ruin things.

Why would I dare Nothing could compare to the way I've been feeling these days
I don't want to risk spoiling my delightful experience as nothing can match it.

They are the best I've ever had and they have only just begun
These are my most satisfying moments so far, and they're just getting started.

Here we are we're so connected like the moon is to the sun
We are closely tied together like the sun and moon.

I never thought I'd feel this way 'cause all I ever really wanted were these days.
I never imagined I could be this content since I've always wanted to experience this moment.

If I could I'd try to freeze the moment
I would attempt to freeze time if I could.

Set aside the future
I would put aside thoughts of what's to come.

Stay right here right now so time won't fly
I want to stay put so that I don't lose track of time.

Like a flame that never dies
My passion for these days is unchanging.

Like the love that's in your eyes
Like the love I see in your eyes, my feelings for these days are strong.

Something to believe in when the world is going mad
These days are something I can rely on when everything else seems chaotic.

When the rain is crashing down girl it doesn't seem so bad oh but I won't rush it Why would I dare Nothing could compare to the way I've been feeling these days.
Even during tough times, my positive emotions from these days remain unchanged, and I still won't try to rush things.

I never thought I'd feel this way cause all I ever really wanted were these days.
All along, these days are what I have been longing for, and I never expected to experience them.

I thank the heavens when I pray cause all I ever really wanted were these days
I express gratitude to the divine for giving me these days, which I've always craved.

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