Montoya's career began in the mid-70's when Albert Collins asked him to join his band as drummer. Collins took Montoya under his wing and taught him his "icy hot" guitar style. The two remained friends even after Montoya left Collins' band.
In the early 80's John Mayall heard Montoya playing guitar in a Los Angles bar. Soon after Mayall asked Montoya to join the newly reformed Bluesbreakers. He remained a member of the band for 10 years.
In the early 90's Montoya decided it was time to go out on his own. He has recorded several highly acclaimed blues CD's.thankfully, he did it in Santa Cruz
Good Days Bad Days
Coco Montoya Lyrics
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In these dark days since you′ve been gone
Sometimes I'm fine, sometimes I′m dying
Stumbling through one step at a time
I have good days, bad days
Sunshine and rain
I have good days and bad days
Some days I wake up and I make up my mind
Today is the day I'll leave the past all behind
I'm alright till sun down again
Then I′m right back where I′ve always been
I have good days, bad days
Sunshine and rain
I have good days and bad days
But some things never change
Oh, my nights are all the same
Tonight I'll go home to the same old routine
Dinner for one by a phone that don′t ring
What's the use in going out on the town?
I know I′ll never wear your memory down
I have good days, bad days
Sunshine and rain
I have good days and bad days
But some things never change
Oh, my nights are all the same
(Keep having those good days, bad days)
Good days, bad days
In this song, Coco Montoya talks about his struggle to move on after a significant person has left his life. He explains that he sometimes copes well and sometimes struggles to get through the day. He makes a distinction between good days and bad days, but acknowledges that some things never change. He describes waking up some days with the intention of leaving the past behind him, but feels like he's back to where he started by the end of the day.
Montoya feels stuck in a routine and describes his nights as being all the same. He goes home to a quiet dinner for one and realizes that going out on the town is pointless. He mentions that he can't seem to wear down the memory of the person who left his life.
Overall, the song portrays the reality of moving on from someone you've loved and the ups and downs that come with it. Even though some days might be good and some might be bad, the memories and feelings associated with the departed person never go away.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants to know how I get along
People inquire about my well-being since you left
In these dark days since you′ve been gone
Ever since you departed, my days have been melancholic
Sometimes I'm fine, sometimes I′m dying
My state of mind fluctuates between being okay and feeling low
Stumbling through one step at a time
I am moving forward with difficulty, taking it one step at a time
I have good days, bad days
Sunshine and rain
Some days I'm happy, some days I'm sad
But some things never change
Regardless of how I feel, certain things always remain constant
Some days I wake up and I make up my mind
Today is the day I'll leave the past all behind
Occasionally I wake up with the resolve to move on and forget the past
I'm alright till sun down again
Then I′m right back where I′ve always been
During the day I can keep my emotions under control, but at night I go back to feeling the same pain
Oh, my nights are all the same
My evenings are monotonous and lack any excitement
Tonight I'll go home to the same old routine
Dinner for one by a phone that don′t ring
I will have a solitary meal and continue with my repetitive routine
What's the use in going out on the town?
I know I′ll never wear your memory down
There's no point in attempting to distract myself as I can't forget you
(Keep having those good days, bad days)
Good days, bad days
I will continue to have good and bad days, just like everyone else
Writer(s): Gary Nicholson, Walt Aldridge, John Jarrard
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.