Seven Days
Chris Botti feat. Sting Lyrics
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A kind of ultimatum note
She gave to me, she gave to me
When I thought the field had cleared
It seemed another suit appeared
To challenge me
Woe is me
Though I hate to make a choice
My options are decreasing mostly rapidly
Well, we'll see
I don't think she'd bluff this time
I really have to make her mine
It's plain to see
It's him or me
(refrain)
Monday, I could wait 'til Tuesday
If I make up my mind
Wednesday would be fine
Thursday's on my mind
Friday'd give me time
Saturday could wait
But Sunday'd be too late
The fact he's over six-feet-ten
Might instill fear in other men
But not in me
The mighty flea
Ask if I'm a mouse or man
The mirror squeaked, away I ran
He'll murder me
In time for his tea
Does it bother me at all?
My rival is Neanderthal, it makes me think
Perhaps I need a drink
IQ is no problem here
We won't be playing Scrabble for her hand I fear
I need that beer
(refrain)
Seven days will quickly go
The fact remains, I love her so
Seven days, so many ways
But I can't run away
(refrain)
Do I have to tell a story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
The lyrics to "Seven Days" by Chris Botti featuring Sting and Dominic Miller mainly revolve around the singer being given an ultimatum note by a woman he loves, who gives him a week to decide between her and his rival. The singer struggles with his choices, realising he will have to face his fears and make a difficult decision. He continues to delay the decision, pondering over it while desperately trying to come up with a solution. The song ends with him realising that he cannot run away from his choices and has to decide, and he sings that he loves her so.
The song's lyrics portray a relatable story of being faced with difficult choices and indecision, as well as the desperation to find a solution. The lyrics are written in the first person, making the listener feel as if they are directly experiencing the singer's emotions. The use of metaphors such as 'mighty flea' and 'Neanderthal' add a touch of humour to the otherwise serious tone of the song.
"Seven Days" was first released in 1996 as part of Chris Botti's album "First Wish". Sting's contribution to the song includes backing vocals and bass guitar, while Dominic Miller plays guitar. The vocal collaboration between Chris Botti and Sting adds character to the song, making it a memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
"Seven days" was all she wrote
She gave me a note of ultimatum that said 'I'll wait for you for seven days, and if you don't make a decision, I'll move on'
A kind of ultimatum note
The note she gave me said that I have to make a choice about our relationship in seven days
She gave to me, she gave to me
She handed me the note that informed me of her decision to give me seven days to make my choice
When I thought the field had cleared
Just when I thought I was done with competition, another really tall guy showed up
It seemed another suit appeared
It looked like the tall guy who appeared was also interested in the same girl
To challenge me
He appeared to be interested in pursuing the same girl as I am
Woe is me
I am feeling despair because I have serious competition for the girl I love
Though I hate to make a choice
I am struggling because I don't want to lose either of the options I have
My options are decreasing mostly rapidly
I am quickly losing choices because time is running out and the competition is intensifying
Well, we'll see
I'll wait and see what happens before I make a decision
I don't think she'd bluff this time
I think she is serious about her ultimatum and won't change her mind
I really have to make her mine
I have to make a decision because I love the girl and want to be with her
It's plain to see
The competition is clear, and it's either him or me
It's him or me
It's either the tall guy who just showed up or me who gets to be with the girl I love
Monday, I could wait 'til Tuesday
I have time to make a decision and may wait until Tuesday before I decide
If I make up my mind
If I decide soon, there's still hope for me to pursue my love interest
Wednesday would be fine
If I can't decide on Monday or Tuesday, I still have Wednesday to make up my mind
Thursday's on my mind
I'm worrying about the limited time I have left to make a decision
Friday'd give me time
If I can't decide by Thursday, I still have Friday to make my move
Saturday could wait
I still have Saturday to make a decision, but it's cutting it dangerously close
But Sunday'd be too late
I have up to Saturday to choose, but if I don't make a choice by then, it'll be too late
The fact he's over six-feet-ten
The tall guy is over six-feet-ten tall, and that may be intimidating for some people
Might instill fear in other men
The tall guy's height might scare other guys away making the competition easier for him
But not in me
The tall guy's height doesn't scare me away because I am determined to win the girl I love
The mighty flea
I see myself as a small but determined competitor who can win even against a tall opponent
Ask if I'm a mouse or man
If someone asks me about my strength, I might feel weak and small, but I am determined and fierce in the face of competition
The mirror squeaked, away I ran
Instead of facing my insecurities in front of the mirror, I chose to run away from them
He'll murder me
I am afraid of the tall guy and his capability to defeat me in the competition for the girl's affection
In time for his tea
The tall guy will defeat me so quickly that he'll even have time for a cup of tea afterward
Does it bother me at all?
I am questioning my self-worth in the face of competition, and it is bothering me a lot
My rival is Neanderthal
The tall guy is not only physically strong, but he's also not well-educated, which makes him inferior in my mind
It makes me think
The tall guy's Neanderthal-like behavior is making me think of myself as superior to him and making me question if I need to make the choice to compete or not
Perhaps I need a drink
The tall guy and the competition are stressing me out, and I need a drink to calm myself down
IQ is no problem here
The girl is interested in us due to our emotional compatibility and possibly our looks, not our intelligence
We won't be playing Scrabble for her hand I fear
Our intelligence is not what the girl is interested in when it comes to choosing a partner
I need that beer
I am feeling so overwhelmed by the competition and the potential loss of the girl that I need alcohol to cope with it all
Seven days will quickly go
Time flies, and before I know it, the seven days will have passed quickly
The fact remains, I love her so
Regardless of the competition, I truly love the girl I am fighting for
Seven days, so many ways
The seven days give me so many chances to make the right choice
But I can't run away
I can't give up on the girl I love and choose to run away
Do I have to tell a story
Do I have to explain everything that happened in our relationship from the beginning?
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met
We've been through many difficult times since we first met
It's a big enough umbrella
We have the strength and love to get through any obstacle we may face
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
Despite the support we have for each other, I always end up experiencing the worst of things when it comes to our relationship
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Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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