As the Days Go By
Daryl Braithwaite Lyrics
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As the days go by
And some things I wish they would last
Just a little bit long longer
As the days go by
And some things don't look to me
Like they used to be, no
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer to
(As the days go by)
A little bit closer to you
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer
I'm coming back to you
Sure as the wind keeps on changing direction
I've come to understand, there's no such a thing as perfection
And what went on before
Doesn't matter anymore
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer to
(As the days go by)
a little bit closer to you
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer
I'm coming back to you
To you
To you
Cause things don't look to me
Like they used to be
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer to
(As the days go by)
a little bit closer to you
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer to
(As the days go by)
A little bit closer to you
(As the days go by)
I get a little closer
I'm coming back to you
Mmmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
The song "As the Days Go By" by Daryl Braithwaite is a contemplative and introspective piece that reflects on the passage of time and the changing nature of life. The opening lines suggest that the singer's love for life only grows stronger as time goes on, but that some things he wishes would last a little bit longer. This sentiment of bittersweet nostalgia is reinforced by the repetition of the refrain "As the days go by," which gives the sense that time is slipping away and that the singer is becoming more aware of his own mortality.
The second verse acknowledges the singer's awareness of the passing of time, noting that some things don't look to him like they used to be. However, instead of dwelling on the past or trying to recapture it, he focuses on moving forward and getting closer to the person he loves. This sentiment is reinforced by the lines "I've come to understand, there's no such a thing as perfection/And what went on before/Doesn't matter anymore," which suggest that the singer has let go of past regrets and is embracing the present moment. Ultimately, the song is a reminder to treasure the time we have and to make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
My love of life just gets stronger
My appreciation for life continues to grow
As the days go by
Over time
And some things I wish they would last
Some things I desire to remain present longer
Just a little bit long longer
Slightly longer than its current duration
And some things don't look to me
Some things don't appear to me
Like they used to be, no
As they appeared before
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer to
I become a bit closer to
(As the days go by)
Over time
A little bit closer to you
Increasing proximity to you
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer
Growing closer
I'm coming back to you
Returning to you
Sure as the wind keeps on changing direction
Just as the wind's direction fluctuates
I've come to understand, there's no such a thing as perfection
I've learned that perfection does not exist
And what went on before
Past events
Doesn't matter anymore
Are no longer significant
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer to
I become a bit closer to
a little bit closer to you
Increasing proximity to you
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer to
I become a bit closer to
A little bit closer to you
Increasing proximity to you
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer
Growing closer
I'm coming back to you
Returning to you
To you
To you
To you
To you
Cause things don't look to me
Because things do not appear to me
Like they used to be
As they were previously
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer to
I become a bit closer to
a little bit closer to you
Increasing proximity to you
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer to
I become a bit closer to
A little bit closer to you
Increasing proximity to you
(As the days go by)
Over time
I get a little closer
Growing closer
I'm coming back to you
Returning to you
Mmmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Instrumental
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: PAUL ANTHONY BELL, ROGER HART-WELLS, ROGER GALTIER WELLS, PAUL BELL
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