Best Days
Des’ree Lyrics
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Somehow I couldn't to stay
You reached to hold my hand,
You led me to the promised land.
There we were all alone, there were
No telephones. we only had each
Other's eyes. and I feel now,
Of my life, hey yeah, yeah!
Where did you find their place?
Had we arrived in space?
Here we are kings and queens.
You know exactly what I mean.
Now we are all alone
There are no danger zones
We only have each other's smiles
And I feel now
They were the best days of my life
Hey yeah, yeah! yes, I feel now,
They were the best days of my life.
The astonishment, written on my face,
As a beauty, it has me dazed.
Of the scenery, I was so impressed,
By the way the paradise was smartly dressed
Hey yeah, yeah!
I tried to disappear,
From all my aches and feras
But now I close my eyes and journey
To this paradise
So beautiful, simply wonderful
I sit down and take my time
'Cause I feel now,
They were the best days
Of I'm convinced now
They were the best days of my life
Best days [Repeat: x 3]
They were the best days, best days
Best days, they were the best days,
Bets days, best days, they
They were the best days¡
The lyrics to Des’ree's song "Best Days" depict the singer's experience of finding refuge and safety in the arms of a loved one. The opening lines convey the feeling of being lost and unable to find one's way, but the person's partner reaches out and leads them to a better place. The setting could be either literal or metaphorical, but the feeling of safety and comfort is clear. As the song progresses, the singer describes how they are alone with their partner with no distractions or danger, just each other's company. The chorus repeats that these were the best days of the singer's life, emphasizing the idea that being with a loved one can bring tremendous happiness and peace.
The second verse continues the theme of safety and refuge, describing how the two are now in a place where they feel like kings and queens. The line "you know exactly what I mean" underscores the deep connection between the two, an understanding that comes from being fully present and attentive to one another. The third verse shifts the focus to the beauty of the environment they are in and how it leaves the singer in awe. The singer mentions a desire to disappear from their worries and fears, but instead chooses to close their eyes and journey to the paradise they have found with their partner.
Overall, "Best Days" is a celebration of finding safety, love, and comfort in a partner who understands and supports you. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being present in the moment with one another, free from distractions and the worries of the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to run away,
I attempted to escape my problems and struggles.
Somehow I couldn't to stay
However, I couldn't fully leave and remain away from my troubles.
You reached to hold my hand,
You intervened and helped me through my struggles.
You led me to the promised land.
You guided me to a safe, secure, and happy place.
There we were all alone, there were
Together, we were secluded and removed from the rest of the world.
No telephones. we only had each
We were disconnected from modern technology and only had each other.
Other's eyes. and I feel now,
We depended on one another, and I now know and understand.
There were the best days
Those memories were the happiest times in my life.
Of my life, hey yeah, yeah!
I look back fondly on those moments with happiness and contentment.
Where did you find their place?
Where did you find this safe, secure, and happy place?
Had we arrived in space?
It felt like we were transported to a different world entirely.
Here we are kings and queens.
We felt in control, powerful and content in this space.
You know exactly what I mean.
You understand and experienced the same emotions and experiences as me.
Now we are all alone
Now that we are separated from that place, we feel isolated
There are no danger zones
We feel safe and secure and not surrounded by risk.
We only have each other's smiles
We rely on each other for happiness and comfort.
And I feel now
Looking back, and understanding the importance of the past moments.
They were the best days of my life
The times I spent with you are irreplaceable and forever cherished.
Yes, I feel now,
I acknowledge this now.
The astonishment, written on my face,
My face expressed sheer awe and amazement.
As a beauty, it has me dazed.
The beauty of the place was breathtaking; it took my breath away.
Of the scenery, I was so impressed,
I was genuinely blown away by the beauty around us.
By the way the paradise was smartly dressed
The environment was so well-presented and attractive.
I tried to disappear,
I attempted to vanish and get away from pain and torment.
From all my aches and feras
I wanted to escape the physical and emotional pain I was experiencing.
But now I close my eyes and journey
But now, I close my eyes and remember to spend time in that happy and secure place in my mind.
To this paradise
To this safe, secure, and happy place.
So beautiful, simply wonderful
It was a stunningly beautiful and simply wonderful place.
I sit down and take my time
I take time to relive and linger in those happy memories.
'Cause I feel now,
As I look back, I recognize how important that time was.
They were the best days
Those memories were the happiest times in my life.
Of I'm convinced now
I am completely sure and satisfied with the importance of those memories.
They were the best days of my life
Those times I spent with you are irreplaceable and forever cherished.
Best days [Repeat: x 3]
The happiest memories are the best days of my life.
They were the best days, best days
Those memories were the happiest times in my life.
Best days, they were the best days,
The happiest memories are the best days of my life.
Bets days, best days, they
The happiest memories are the best days of my life.
They were the best days¡
Those memories were the happiest times in my life.
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