- Taken from www.davedays.com
8 Years Apart
Dave Days Lyrics
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Don't play with my heart.
It won't work out.
We're 8 years apart.
I should have known from the start.
It won't work out.
I won't let them arrest you.
The older guys don't treat you right.
You're searching for someone but you have found no one.
I could be there tonight.
She said, Are you really 18? I need to see some I'd on that one.
Oh look at all this scruff.
This fluffity scruffy scruff.
I'm 18... almost 19!
You're leading me on.
Gurl, you're leading me on.
And I'm not that strong.
She said, Once you hit 18 we can go mating...
That's too long! That's too long!
Oh I could take you to prom.
Just let me ask my mom she could drive us.
I guess we'll go our own ways until I come of age.
The song "8 Years Apart" by Dave Days is a heartwarming and youthful love song that sings about the feelings and emotions of someone who is eight years younger than the person he loves. The lyrics convey that despite the significant age gap between the two, the singer still wants to protect the other person and be there for them. However, it also highlights the fact that eventually, their love will not work out because of their age difference. The singer notes that older guys don't treat the girl right, and he should be with her that night.
The girl, however, is leading the singer on, and he feels he's not strong enough to resist her. She jokes about his age, asking if he's truly 18 and implying that she can't be with him because he is too young. She mentioned that they could go out when he becomes an adult, but the singer feels it's too long to wait. He even offers to take her to prom, but she declines and goes their separate ways.
Overall, the song's message is that age should not be a barrier to love, but it can create difficulties and obstacles in relationships. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited love and highlights the importance of being realistic about the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
We're 8 years apart.
There is an age gap of 8 years between us.
Don't play with my heart.
Don't toy with my emotions.
It won't work out.
Our relationship will not succeed.
I should have known from the start.
I should have realized this from the beginning.
I won't let them arrest you.
I won't let anyone harm you.
I'll always protect you.
I will always look out for you.
The older guys don't treat you right.
The older guys mistreat you.
You're searching for someone but you have found no one.
You are looking for a partner, but haven't found one yet.
I could be there tonight.
I am available to be with you tonight.
She said, Are you really 18? I need to see some I'd on that one.
She asked for proof of my age.
Oh look at all this scruff.
I have grown facial hair.
This fluffity scruffy scruff.
My facial hair is soft and unkempt.
I'm 18... almost 19!
I am almost 19 years old.
You're leading me on.
You are giving me false hope.
Gurl, you're leading me on.
You are giving me false hope, girl.
And I'm not that strong.
I am not emotionally strong enough for this.
She said, Once you hit 18 we can go mating...
She suggested we engage in sexual activity once I turn 18.
That's too long! That's too long!
The wait until I turn 18 is too long.
Oh I could take you to prom.
I could take you to the prom.
Just let me ask my mom she could drive us.
I will ask my mom to drive us to the prom.
I guess we'll go our own ways until I come of age.
We will go our separate ways until I am legally an adult.
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christine Walsh
I haven't thought about this video since I was in my early 20's and first heard it. Today my coworker played it for when my husband dropped off my lunchbox at the airport/work. I'm eight years older than him.
Shana Cozens
It's been twelve years of having this song stuck in my head
miera1029
Same.. I was dating a guy that was 8 years older a month ago this song just came to me haha
BuckHollywood
CLASSIC!!!
Vanessa E
It's been 7 years I think he's finally legal Lisa.
angie m
Holy crap, I am in love with your voice!!! You should deffinetly consider making an album.
Kami Sierra
I love you Dave Days.. made my childhood amazing❤️
Natasha
Idk why I thought of this song but it’s crazy how simple videos like this used to be my favorite things to watch, YouTube has changed so much since this!
Theo Georgitsis Jones
I was 13 when this came out. Found Dave because I felt in love with Miley Cyrus, so we had something in common. 😂
Sang this song with no special reason, just loved it as well as everything else Dave used to upload. Now at 26, I’m married with a girl 8 years older and we have a daughter. Time - fucking - flies! Thank you for the amazing fun teenage youtube years Dave! You are always gonna be one of the first to ever do it!
TCCP
Haha I remember this! I always sing this in my head and I've finally gotten around to watching it again. Been a while