Those Were The Days
Dolly Parton Featuring Mary Hopkin Porter Wagoner The Opry Gang & The Moscow Circus Lyrics
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It's been one of those days
That reminded me in many ways
Of when we were happy, still in love
Just a certain way the wind blows
Just a certain way the sun glows
It's been one of those days that reminded me of us
And even though it's over I never will get over
These feelings that I get on certain days
And I know I'll always love you
And I'll always be thinkin' of you
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
And today well, it's been one of those days
It's been one of those days and my heart feels so heavy
And my mind is so full of thoughts of you
It's been one of those days and I'd give my life to see you
And to once more know the love that we once knew
And even though it's over I never will get over
Oh these feelings that I get on certain days
I guess I know I'll always love you
And I'll always be thinkin' of you
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
And today well, it's been one of, one of those days
It's been one of those days
That reminded me in many ways
Of when we were happy, still in love
The song "One Of Those Days" by Dolly Parton is a poignant and emotional portrayal of the feeling of missing someone you have loved deeply, and the lingering memories of love even after it is over. The lyrics describe how certain moments or days can trigger memories of a past relationship, and the intense emotions that come along with them. It is clear that the singer is still very much affected by their past love, and they reflect on their feelings of longing and nostalgia.
The first verse establishes the mood and theme of the song, with Parton singing, "It's been one of those days that reminded me in many ways, of when we were happy, still in love." The repeated line "one of those days" provides a sense of familiarity and relatability, as we have all experienced moments of nostalgia and heartache. Throughout the song, Parton describes the memories that haunt her and the deep emotional impact they have. She confesses that she will never fully get over her feelings: "And even though it's over I never will get over these feelings that I get on certain days."
The final verse encapsulates the bittersweet nature of the song, with Parton singing, "It's been one of those days that reminded me in many ways, of when we were happy, still in love." The use of the past tense suggests the relationship is over, but the feeling is still there. Despite everything, the singer acknowledges that they will always love and think of their past love "in certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days." Overall, "One Of Those Days" is a moving and relatable ode to the lingering memories of past love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been one of those days
Today has been one of those days that matches a certain pattern of events and emotions.
That reminded me in many ways
It reminded me of several things that happened in the past.
Of when we were happy, still in love
It reminded me of a time when we were happy and in love.
Just a certain way the wind blows
The wind today blew in a similar way to how it blew in the past when we were happy.
Just a certain way the sun glows
The sun today is shining in a similar way to how it shone in the past when we were happy.
It's been one of those days that reminded me of us
This day reminded me of us, our past and what we had together.
And even though it's over I never will get over
Despite our relationship being over, I can't stop the feelings that come up on certain days.
These feelings that I get on certain days
On certain days I get feelings about the past and the way things used to be.
And I know I'll always love you
Although we're not together anymore, I still have love for you.
And I'll always be thinkin' of you
You're always on my mind.
In certain kinds of ways, on certain kinds of days
On certain days, my feelings for you are especially strong and inescapable.
And today well, it's been one of those days
Today is one of those days that reminds me of our past and the love we shared.
It's been one of those days and my heart feels so heavy
Today, my heart is heavy with nostalgia and sadness.
And my mind is so full of thoughts of you
I can't stop thinking about you, even though we're not together anymore.
And I'd give my life to see you
I miss you so much that I'd do anything to see you again.
And to once more know the love that we once knew
I wish we could experience the love we had again.
And today well, it's been one of, one of those days
Once again, today reminds me of our past and the way things used to be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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