Now Those Days Are Gone
Bucks Fizz Lyrics


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Thinking,
Long ago when we were young and free
Love happened easily and dreams never died
Life sung a pretty song,
Now those days are gone

Crying,
Finding comfort in the friends we knew
Now it's just me and you trying alone
We used to get along (we used to)
Now those days are gone

Playing with words
When there's nothing much to say
Searching to find what we lost along the way
Could it be one day our feelings changed
I hope we see it through
'Cause I just can't stand the thought
Of life without you

Dreaming,
Whispers echo on the summer wind
Back where the love begins,
When nights were so warm
With stars we could wish upon,
Now those days are gone

We had a chance but we lost it all somehow
Broken the spell and our dreams lie heavy now
Could it be some day our feelings changed
I hope we see it though
'Cause I just can't stand the thought
Of life without you

Thinking,
Long ago when we were young and free
Love happened suddenly and we couldn't see




Where we were going wrong,
Now those days are gone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song "Now Those Days Are Gone" are a poignant reflection on lost love and the passage of time. The first verse sets the tone by recalling the innocence and optimism of youth, where love came easily and dreams never died. The singer reflects on the pretty song that life used to sing and mourns the loss of those days now that time has passed.


The second verse focuses on the present, as the singer and their former partner attempt to navigate the aftermath of their relationship. The once-strong bond between them has weakened, as the comfort of the friends they once knew has disappeared. They are left with only each other, and the understanding that they must now try to move forward alone. The lyrics suggest that something has changed between them, though it remains unclear whether this is a result of external circumstances or a gradual shift in their feelings.


The final verse finds the singer dreaming of a return to the past, where all was warm and wonderful. There is a sense of regret here, as the realization sets in that something precious has been lost, and the chance to recapture it may now be gone forever. Nevertheless, the singer holds out hope that they and their former partner can somehow find a way to heal their wounds and salvage their relationship.


Overall, "Now Those Days Are Gone" is a bittersweet meditation on love and loss, filled with evocative imagery and heartfelt emotion.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking,
Reflecting on the past, when we were youthful and unencumbered.


Long ago when we were young and free
A reminiscence of a time when we were free of responsibility and able to take chances.


Love happened easily and dreams never died
In our youth, love was effortless and our aspirations were always growing.


Life sung a pretty song,
Life was beautiful and fortuitous.


Now those days are gone
But now those times have passed us by.


Crying,
Feeling sadness and despair.


Finding comfort in the friends we knew
Seeking solace in familiar friends who remain in our lives.


Now it's just me and you trying alone
Now it is just the two of us trying to make it on our own.


We used to get along (we used to)
We used to be able to work together and be content.


Playing with words
Using language playfully, when there are no big revelations to be said.


When there's nothing much to say
When the conversation seems empty and unenthusiastic.


Searching to find what we lost along the way
Searching for what we lost on our path to now.


Could it be one day our feelings changed
Perhaps one day our relationship shifted and we didn't realize it happened.


I hope we see it through
I hope we can weather any change or dismay.


'Cause I just can't stand the thought
Because I cannot bear to think.


Of life without you
Of a future without your presence.


Dreaming,
Dreaming of what could've been and may yet be.


Whispers echo on the summer wind
Recollections of past whispers floating by like the breezy summer air.


Back where the love begins,
Reflecting on the positive origins of our love.


When nights were so warm
When the nights were carefree and easy to bear.


With stars we could wish upon,
Looking upon the stars as a sign of hope and possibility.


We had a chance but we lost it all somehow
We had a chance for our love but lost it somehow.


Broken the spell and our dreams lie heavy now
Our love was broken and our dreams feel weighty and unattainable.


Could it be some day our feelings changed
Perhaps one day our feelings for each other changed.


I hope we see it though
I hope we can weather any change or dismay.


'Cause I just can't stand the thought
Because I cannot bear to think.


Of life without you
Of a future without your presence.


Thinking,
Reflecting on the past, when we were youthful and unencumbered.


Long ago when we were young and free
A reminiscence of a time when we were free of responsibility and able to take chances.


Love happened suddenly and we couldn't see
In our youth, love was unexpected and we didn't always recognize it for what it was.


Where we were going wrong,
Unsure of where we were making mistakes in our relationship.


Now those days are gone.
But now those times have passed us by.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY HILL, NICHOLA MARTIN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

RJ McAllister

I was an American DJ in 1981-82 and didn't get a demo copy of this; the
demo only had "Land of Make Believe" on it, one side stereo, one mono.
"Days" was the B-side. It seemed RCA in New York didn't think they'd
hit here, and they released one LP with next to no promotion to keep the
London office happy. Ironically, Polydor did the same thing four years
later with "New Beginning" (the US album title), but even worse, there
were only two new tracks and eight old RCA recordings. It would have
helped if the band could have come over for a few shows; they were
scheduled to in early 1985, but the bus crash stopped that.



All comments from YouTube:

Derwentcub

This is a true gem of a song - a masterpiece. I am sure those of us who are now getting older can see the significance of it all. It still makes me watery-eyed, as I am reminded of love ones who are no longer with me, and of happy times past. Thanks for posting this x

mark stevenson

i weep listening to this song ,i was 15 when it came out , its so true in everyway , back then life did sing a prettier song

Peter Phil Stacey

that is such a lovely comment, thank you,

memoir4you

Well said

sct352 T

Totally with you. Such a great song and so many memories from the years since 1982 when it came out, and sadly so many people no longer here to make new ones. Amazing that this only reached no8 in the charts....no1 at that time? Captain Sensible's dreadful version of 'Happy Talk'.

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Alban Hindle

Whatever you say about Buck Fizz, this is a brilliant song, perfectly arranged & beautifully sung!

mark stevenson

i love Bucks Fizz ,they will always be remembered by most for Making your mind up for me this is their best song by a distance then its Land of make believe

Dirk Diggler

Mike Nolan's vocals on this are just superb. One of their most under-rated tracks but one of their best.

Sheree Halls

Totally agree Love this song ❤️

Jon C

Has any group looked more 80s?

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