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The Days
Josef Salvat Lyrics
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Pulling me up till I learnt to stand
On my own two feet
With my own ideals
And my own beliefs
Hearts are broken
Nations fall
Youth's bright burn
But still it starts
Back up again
It never ends
Look at me now I'm here before you
I've finally found the guts to start
With nothing to lose
Nothing to hide
And everything to prove
But it takes all you've got, all you're made of
And you learn that a soul has got to change
So you throw all you cards out the window
And carry on making it up on the way
From the wound you forget by tomorrow
To the countless doubts, the highs, the blame
Till you learn how to love and to be loved
These are the days and you're living them your way
Every time I tried to find the right words
Describe the mess make the sentence heard
I'd hit another wall
Such a narrow mind
Down we fall
Sure it's a rish to take it this far
But how else do you know what the limits are
What the dark feels like
I know the crowd holds court
But they're not always right
Look at me now I'm here before you
I've finally found the guts to start
With nothing to lose
Nothing to hide
And everything to prove
But it takes all you've got, all you're made of
And you learn that a soul has got to change
So you throw all you cards out the window
And carry on making it up on the way
From the wound you forget by tomorrow
To the countless doubts, the highs, the blame
Till you learn how to love and to be loved
These are the days and you're living them your way
Lights on
It's clearer now
I wouldn't change a thing
I wouldn't change a thing
But it takes all you've got, all you're made of
And you learn that a soul has got to change
So you throw all you cards out the window
And carry on making it up on the way
From the wound you forget by tomorrow
To the countless doubts, the highs, the blame
Till you learn how to love and to be loved
These are the days and you're living them your way
The song "The Days" by Josef Salvat speaks to the struggles and triumphs of life. The opening lines of the song, "I have lived with another's arms, Pulling me up till I learnt to stand, On my own two feet," paint a vivid picture of someone trying to find their own path in life while also acknowledging that they have received help along the way. The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for perseverance and learning from mistakes, as the singer declares, "But it takes all you've got, all you're made of, And you learn that a soul has got to change, So you throw all you cards out the window, And carry on making it up on the way."
The song touches on a universal theme of dealing with challenges and setbacks in life. The lyrics suggest that while experiencing failure, heartbreak, and self-doubt are inevitable, it is ultimately up to individuals to keep moving forward and navigate their way through difficult times. The song is about having the courage to take risks, make difficult choices, and embrace change, knowing that it is all part of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I have lived with another's arms
I have been dependent on someone else's support and help for my survival
Pulling me up till I learnt to stand
They helped me until I was able to stand independently
On my own two feet
I am now standing independently and not relying on anyone else for support
With my own ideals
I have formed my own beliefs and principles that I live by
And my own beliefs
I have formed my own beliefs and principles that I live by
Hearts are broken
People's emotions get hurt and they suffer heartbreak
Nations fall
Countries can collapse and break apart
Youth's bright burn
The enthusiasm and energy of youth fades away with time
Time eats it all
Time destroys everything eventually
But still it starts
Despite everything that happens, life continues and new things begin
Back up again
After a setback, it is possible to recover and start again
It never ends
Life is an ongoing process and there is always more to come
Look at me now I'm here before you
After going through difficult times, I have emerged as a strong person who can face challenges
I've finally found the guts to start
I have mustered the courage to begin something new
With nothing to lose
I have no assets to worry about losing
Nothing to hide
I am being completely truthful and transparent
And everything to prove
I have to demonstrate my abilities and determination to succeed
But it takes all you've got, all you're made of
Succeeding requires giving it your all and using all your strengths and abilities
And you learn that a soul has got to change
To succeed you have to be willing to change who you are and how you think
So you throw all you cards out the window
You abandon your previous plans and strategies
And carry on making it up on the way
You improvise and figure things out as you go along
From the wound you forget by tomorrow
The pain and scars of past hurts will eventually heal and fade away
To the countless doubts, the highs, the blame
Challenges and doubts will always be present, as well as successes and failures
Till you learn how to love and to be loved
In order to grow and succeed, you need to learn how to love yourself and others, and accept love from others
These are the days and you're living them your way
You are in control of your own life, and you should live it in accordance with your own values and beliefs
Lights on
I am now enlightened and understand
It's clearer now
Things are more comprehensible and understandable to me now
I wouldn't change a thing
I do not regret any of the choices I have made
Contributed by Thomas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.