Lately
David Lyrics
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Some days, I don't even want to go outside
Seems like "some days" are becoming every day, lately
Days go by and by
Time, it flies, it flies
But the time and day haven't mattered to me, lately
Today something's hit me from within
It's slow, but it's steady, and I'm making changes
But brother, some days are finally bright
The sun shines brighter now that I've picked up my chin
My world seems lighter now that I've let some people in
And every care in the world
And every worry I've had are melting away
'Til all that remains is a day like today
I'll get to tomorrow tomorrow
Some days are better than some days
But days have been better for me, lately
Days go by and by
Days go by and by and by
Days go by and by
Days go by
Some days my head is on backwards
Some days I can't think straight
And my thoughts, they spin faster and faster, most days, lately
And lately I've wanted to fly
Like the time that goes by
On the days that I can't think clearly
I've had so many of those days
They're blurring together lately
The sun shines brighter now that I've picked up my chin
My world seems lighter now that I've let some people in
And every care in the world
And every worry I've had are melting away
'Til all that remains is a day like today
I'll get to tomorrow tomorrow
Some days are better than some days
But days have been better for me, lately
Days go by and by
Days go by and by and by
Days go by and by
Days go by and by
If you're wishing that someday
You'll never have those days
And you keep on wishing that someway
It'll suddenly be okay
If you're wishing for someday
Throw that coin away
And get through that day
Somehow, someway
The sun shines brighter now that I've picked up my chin
My world seems lighter now that I've let some people in
And every care in the world
And every worry I've had are melting away
'Til all that remains is a day like today
I'll get to tomorrow tomorrow
Some days are better than some days
But days have been be better for me
Days will be better for me
Days go by and by
Days go by and by and by
Days go by and by
Days go by
David's song "Lately" is a profound piece that dissects the struggles of life, and how some days it can be challenging just to make it through the day. In the first stanza, David talks about how he feels some days as though he isn't alive, and how staying inside is a more appealing option. He highlights how more days are becoming like that and the passing of time doesn't seem to matter. The chorus then moves into a sense of optimism, where he explains that he has picked himself up and is letting more people into his life. The sun is shining brighter and every care and worry melting away. In the second stanza, David talks about how his mind can become cluttered, and that he wishes some days that he could fly away. He emphasizes the importance of taking things one day at a time and discarding any false hope for a better future, just getting through the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Some days, I don't feel alive
There are times when I lack energy and enthusiasm for life
Some days, I don't even want to go outside
There are days when I feel so low that I don't even want to leave my home
Seems like "some days" are becoming every day, lately
It feels like my low energy days are becoming more frequent as time goes on
Days go by and by
Time is passing by quickly
Time, it flies, it flies
Time passes by so quickly that I barely notice it
But the time and day haven't mattered to me, lately
Recently, time and dates seem to have little significance to me
Today something's hit me from within
I have been inspired with a new energy
It's slow, but it's steady, and I'm making changes
I am making small but consistent changes to improve my life
Some days are tougher than some days
Some days are harder than others
But brother, some days are finally bright
But some days, I feel uplifted and positive
The sun shines brighter now that I've picked up my chin
I am feeling more confident and optimistic, which is making the world seem brighter
My world seems lighter now that I've let some people in
After connecting with others, my life feels less heavy and burdensome
And every care in the world
All of my worries
And every worry I've had are melting away
My concerns are slowly disappearing
'Til all that remains is a day like today
Now, all that's left is to appreciate the present moment
I'll get to tomorrow tomorrow
I'll deal with tomorrow when it comes
Some days are better than some days
Some days are better than others
But days have been better for me, lately
But overall, things have been improving for me recently
Some days my head is on backwards
Occasionally, I feel disoriented or confused
Some days I can't think straight
There are times when my thoughts are jumbled or unclear
And my thoughts, they spin faster and faster, most days, lately
Recently, my thoughts have been racing and hard to control
And lately I've wanted to fly
I've been yearning for freedom or release
If you're wishing that someday
If you are hoping that someday things will magically get better
You'll never have those days
Then you will never be able to fully appreciate the good days
And you keep on wishing that someway
If you are constantly in a state of wishing for a better future
It'll suddenly be okay
You will never be content in the present moment
If you're wishing for someday
If you are always waiting for the perfect time or situation
Throw that coin away
Then you need to let go of that wishful thinking
And get through that day
And focus on getting through each day as it comes
Somehow, someway
By any means necessary
Days will be better for me
Overall, I'm committed to improving my life and moving forward
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Gosz, Leo Fotos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jenniferbarr94
That the sky would lift
That I'd find my place
That I'd see your face in the door
And the sun would glint
An a time well spent
An a time that ain't no more
Taste the broken hearts
In the vacant lots
See the fruit that rots on the trees
Try to turn my head
Leave it all for dead
But it's in my mind always
Honey lately I've been way down
A load on my mind
Honey lately I've been way down
Load on my mind
Someone tell me where did it go
Darling I'm damned if i know
I seen that look in your eye
No-one ever gave it a chance
I could have said in advance
You saw it all at a glance
And goodbye
Drag a salted kiss
From this cup of bliss
Watch a new lie twist on the breeze
You can paint it red
Leave it all for dead
But it's in my head always
Honey lately I've been way down
A load on my mind
Honey lately I've been way down
Load on my mind
Someone tell me where did it go
Darling I'm damned if i know
Iseen that look in your eye
No-one ever gave it a chance
I could have said in advance
You saw it all at a glance
And goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Honey lately i've been way down
Honey lately i've been way down
Honey lately i've been way down
Honey lately i've been way down
Lately
Lately
@KundaliniandtheSacredCircle
incredible humane genius. massively under rated. massively non-hollywood. hero.
@MichaelLGibbons
One of the best songs David Gray has ever recorded.
@garyjones3625
Agree
@lizmcenroy4367
One of the best songs in my opinion (2023)
@flycfm3205
This album opened and closed a chapter in my life. Thanks David
@lizakellum2548
After the passing of my love I listened to this constantly. The smoothness of his voice.
@fischernilsen6864
Me too.. I know that feelin, know it all too well......
@cathisue
Yes, me too. Right there with you.
@angiewilliams9392
So beautiful is this song
@zoek206
I lived in this album once thanks David your awesome he saved my sanity 😙