THREE DAYS
Childs Toni Lyrics


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I walk away
It seems it's like a bad day
On the hill
I stand and stare away
Hoping for a brighter day

And I stand staring there
And I stand staring there today

I feel the rain
Fall upon my face and wash away
The things I feel inside
Turmoil is what moves the tides

And I stand staring there
And I stand staring there
And I begin another day

You say you hurt
And the cut has been too deep
The blood
That flows inside your soul has died
Cancer is the hurt inside

And I can't walk away
And I can't show the pain
And I can't let it go
And I can't let it go away

It's another day
The morning comes so bright
I feel lifted




Now the clouds have passed
I feel freedom here at last

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of THREE DAYS by Childs Toni speak about the struggles and pains of life, and how one can face them with hope and perseverance. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer is facing a difficult time, and the use of the phrase "bad day" suggests that it's not an isolated incident but something that's been going on for a while. The singer stands on a hill, looking out into the horizon, hoping for a brighter day. The imagery of standing on a hill gives the impression of trying to gain a better perspective on things, to see beyond the current situation.


The second verse of the song brings in the theme of rain, which is often regarded as a cleansing agent. The singer feels the rain fall upon their face and wash away the things they feel inside. This suggests a sense of relief or release from the emotional pain and turmoil that the singer has been experiencing. The phrase "turmoil is what moves the tides" is a beautiful metaphor that portrays the idea that sometimes even the forces of nature can be turbulent, and that the ebb and flow of the tide can mirror the ups and downs of life.


In the chorus of the song, the singer addresses another person who has been hurt too deeply, and implies that the pain they're experiencing is like cancer. The use of the word "cancer" associates the emotional pain with a physical illness, making it clear just how debilitating it can be. The singer wants to help, but at the same time, they also recognize the limitations of their own ability to heal. The repetition of the phrase "I can't" suggests a sense of helplessness, and the feeling that some things are beyond their control.


Overall, THREE DAYS is a deeply emotional song that speaks to the universal struggles of life, and how one can face them with courage and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

I walk away
I'm turning my back and leaving this situation behind.


It seems it's like a bad day
Things haven't been going well or as planned.


On the hill
I'm at the top of a hill, possibly feeling isolated.


I stand and stare away
I'm looking out into the distance, lost in my thoughts.


Hoping for a brighter day
I'm wishing for a better future, with less pain and more hope.


And I stand staring there
I'm still lost in thought, standing in one place for a while.


And I stand staring there today
This is a repeating pattern - I spend a lot of time lost in thought, standing in one place.


I feel the rain
It's begun to rain on my face.


Fall upon my face and wash away
The raindrops are like tears, washing away my pain and sorrow.


The things I feel inside
I'm dealing with internal pain and turmoil.


Turmoil is what moves the tides
The turmoil I feel inside is like the force that moves the ocean tides - powerful and unstoppable.


And I begin another day
Even after a hard day or night, life must go on and I must start anew.


You say you hurt
Someone I know is in pain and has confided in me about it.


And the cut has been too deep
The source of their pain is significant and cuts deep emotionally.


The blood
Their very essence and life force.


That flows inside your soul has died
The pain they feel has killed a part of their soul, leaving them feeling dark and empty.


Cancer is the hurt inside
The pain they feel is like a cancer, eating away at the joy and vitality of their soul.


And I can't walk away
I care too much about them to just leave them in their pain.


And I can't show the pain
I have to be strong for them, even when I'm struggling myself.


And I can't let it go
Their pain consumes me and I can't shake it off.


And I can't let it go away
I can't just ignore their pain - I must try to help them through it.


It's another day
A new day has begun and things may start to look up.


The morning comes so bright
The day is starting off with hope and positivity.


I feel lifted
My spirits are beginning to soar and my outlook is improving.


Now the clouds have passed
The metaphorical clouds of gloom and despair are clearing up.


I feel freedom here at last
I'm finally feeling free from the constraints of sadness and pain - a fresh start.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID RICKETTS, TONI CHILDS

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