Days I Need Off
Jim Guthrie Lyrics
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Watch out you non-believers
Rhythm tempo
Hot lick rockshow
Fanclub idol
Heartthrob suicidal
He got lost in their eyes
I understand them if I can
Magic come clean
Kid full of dreams
Days I'll need off when
They understand it's not a trend
Forever finding me in you
Derails the truth about lies
And spiraling lines
That go on and on
What's wrong?
And on
What's wrong?
Even if they only got
A couple metaphors
That'd be cool
They might even like me more
Mom what do you think
Is eating dad?
Something about he lost
A lot of cash
In the couch
Now it's on his mind
She didn't know
Now it's on her mind
Can't sleep at night
Counting on 3 grand
May hafta face the fact
That it's never coming back
The song ‘Days I Need Off’ by Jim Guthrie talks about the story of a musician, possibly a rockstar, who has gained fame and popularity among the non-believers or his fans. The first verse portrays him as someone who is aware of the fever and excitement he brings to his listeners and performs his music with an upbeat tempo and hot licks that rock their concerts. Adored by his fans, the rockstar is considered an idol and heartthrob, but his obsession with pleasing them starts to cloud his judgments, and he gets lost in their eyes.
The chorus, "Days I'll need off when I understand them if I can, Magic come clean, Kid full of dreams," reveals the rockstar's struggle to establish a deeper understanding of his fans. He desires to connect with them in meaningful and authentic ways that go beyond the stage performances. The second part of the chorus, "They understand it's not a trend" shows that he, too, wants his fans to understand that his music is beyond just a trend or a hobby, and that he puts his full self into creating them.
The bridge of the song shifts focus to the personal life of the rockstar, and the singer tells the story of the underlying tensions concerning his parents. The struggles of his father in losing money and the subsequent impact it has on their family takes a toll on the rockstar, and he struggles to find peace amidst the turmoil. The last line emphasizes the loss his father faces, "May hafta face the fact that it's never coming back," bringing the song to a bittersweet end that can be interpreted in multiple ways.
Line by Line Meaning
He knew fever
He was familiar with the intense passion surrounding music.
Watch out you non-believers
Pay attention to the skeptics who don't believe in music.
Rhythm tempo
The beat and tempo of music.
Hot lick rockshow
An impressive and exciting rock music performance.
Fanclub idol
A popular and admired music artist among fans.
Heartthrob suicidal
A good-looking celebrity with a following that is also experiencing mental health issues.
He got lost in their eyes
The performer became absorbed in his fans and their admiration.
Days I'll need off when
Days he will need a break are when...
I understand them if I can
If he gains insight and comprehension of the fans' admiration and passion for music.
Magic come clean
If he can reveal the mystery and release the energy of the music.
Kid full of dreams
A young and hopeful person with aspirations for music.
Days I'll need off when
Days he will need a break are when...
They understand it's not a trend
When the fans realize that music is not just a temporary fad.
Forever finding me in you
Always being present in his music and through the fans who admire him.
Derails the truth about lies
The fame and exciting lifestyle of a celebrity can distract from the reality and honesty of life.
And spiraling lines
The complexity and interconnectedness of life and music.
That go on and on
The issues and themes present in life and music are enduring and never-ending.
What's wrong?
What is causing all of this?
And on
The questions persist and continue.
What's wrong?
What is causing all of this?
Even if they only got
Even if fans only comprehend a little bit...
A couple metaphors
A few symbolic references in the music.
That'd be cool
That would be great, even if it's not the whole picture.
They might even like me more
The fans might appreciate him even more for sharing some insight.
Mom what do you think
Asking his mother for her perspective.
Is eating dad?
What is bothering his father?
Something about he lost
His father appears to be upset about losing...
A lot of cash
A significant amount of money.
In the couch
It was lost somewhere in the couch.
Now it's on his mind
It is preoccupying his thoughts and causing him stress.
She didn't know
His mother was not aware of the situation.
Now it's on her mind
The issue is now on her mind and causing her concern.
Can't sleep at night
The worry and stress is preventing him from sleeping.
Counting on 3 grand
He is counting on receiving $3000.
May hafta face the fact
He may have to confront the unpleasant reality.
That it's never coming back
He may never recover the lost money.
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