The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. The two elder sisters, Este and Danielle, began performing with the pop group "Valli Girls" in 2005. They released a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name, but left the group shortly after an appearance at the 2005 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. They formed Haim with younger sister Alana in 2007, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time operation in 2012.
The group's first release, Forever EP (an EP released as a limited-time download), combined with positive reception at the South by Southwest festival, led to a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation group in mid-2012. The band began recording material for their first album, Days Are Gone, in sessions between touring dates, including appearances at the Glastonbury Festival. The album charted in the top ten in several countries, including the number-one spot in the UK, and the group had won several "best of" awards by the end of 2013. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Their second album, Something to Tell You, was released in July 2017. Their third album, titled Women in Music Pt. III, was released on June 26, 2020. The group received nominations at the 63rd Grammy awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance (for "The Steps").
In 2024, the sisters blacked out the band's Instagram, seemingly teasing new music by putting "writing... writing... writing..." in the account's bio.
Days Are Gone
HAIM Lyrics
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When I lost control over it all, over it all
And I knew that I couldn't take no more
'Cause I want it all, I want it all
All the times I've said it
All the times I've said it before
Those days are gone
'Cause you didn't know howAnd I know that now
I want it all, I want it all
Felt like I was walking on a tight rope
Those days are gone, those days are gone
Sometimes I wish I didn't miss you at all
Those days are gone
Holding on, holding on, holding on
Those days are gone
And now I'm waiting for the day to dawn
Those days are gone
I remember when you found it hard to give
But I gave it all, I gave you my all
You only took one side
When all my hopes ran dry
Those dreams are gone, gone all along
All the times I said it
All the times I've said it before
I'm moving on
You can have my past, I'll never get that back
I'm moving on, 'cause those days are gone
Felt like I was walking on a tight rope
Those days are gone, those days are gone
Sometimes I wish I didn't miss you at all
Holding on, holding on, holding on
Those days are gone
And now I'm waiting for the day to dawn
Those days are gone
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
All my love that I can't hide
All my love now you can't find it
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
All my love that I can't hide
All my love now you can't find it
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
All my love that I can't hide
All my love now you can't find it
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
All my love that I can't hide
All my love now you can't find it
Those days are gone, those days are gone
Those days are gone, holding on,
Holding on, holding on
Those days are gone
Those days are gone
The song "Days Are Gone" by HAIM is about moving on and letting go of the past. The singer has faced hardships and lost control over things in her life but has managed to pick herself up and continue on. She sings about wanting it all and being frustrated with the fact that she can never have everything she desires. She reminisces about a past relationship where she felt like she was walking on a tight-rope, but now those days are gone, and she's waiting for a new dawn.
Throughout the song, the singer speaks directly to a lover who did not know how to give back the same love that she gave. She remembers how she gave him all of her love, but he only took one side. The relationship has ended, and she's moving on, leaving him in the past. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the idea that those days are gone, and she's ready to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
And I got back up
Despite losing control over things, I found strength and resilience to rise up again.
When I lost control over it all, over it all
I felt helpless and powerless when things were spiraling out of control.
And I knew that I couldn't take no more
I reached a breaking point where I could no longer continue living the same way.
'Cause I want it all, I want it all
I am ambitious and want to achieve everything that I desire.
All the times I've said it
I have expressed my desires and intentions multiple times before.
All the times I've said it before
This is not the first time that I have expressed my desires and intentions.
Those days are gone
The past is behind me now, and I am moving forward.
'Cause you didn't know how
You lacked the understanding and knowledge to make things work.
And I know that now
I have realized the truth and the reality of the situation.
Felt like I was walking on a tight rope
I was balancing on a thin thread and living on the edge of danger.
Sometimes I wish I didn't miss you at all
There are moments when I regret loving you and missing you.
Those days are gone
I have put the past behind me and am no longer holding onto it.
Holding on, holding on, holding on
I tried to hold on, but it was not possible anymore.
And now I'm waiting for the day to dawn
I am waiting for a new beginning and a brighter future.
I remember when you found it hard to give
You had difficulty in giving love and affection.
But I gave it all, I gave you my all
I gave everything I had to offer, but it wasn't enough for you.
You only took one side
You were selfish and only saw things from your perspective.
When all my hopes ran dry
I kept hoping for things to get better, but nothing worked out.
Those dreams are gone, gone all along
All my hopes and aspirations have been shattered, and they no longer exist.
I'm moving on
I am taking the next step and moving forward with my life.
You can have my past, I'll never get that back
You can keep the memories of our past together because they are gone forever, and I can't get them back.
Days are gone, days are gone, ha
The past is behind me, and I have moved on.
All my love that I can't hide
I have love that I can no longer keep hidden.
All my love now you can't find it
You cannot receive my love anymore because it's no longer there.
Those days are gone, holding on,
The days of holding on are over, and I am no longer doing it.
Those days are gone
The past is behind me, and I am moving forward with my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALANA MYCHAL HAIM, DANIELLE SARI HAIM, ESTE ARIELLE HAIM, JESSICA WARE, THOMAS EDWARD PERCY HULL
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