Days Of My Life
Judith Durham & The Seekers Lyrics
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Mr Sandman passes by my door;
Life has changed since you've been there to say it's alright,
You taught me to understand what I thought couldn't be,
Don't mind missing sleep if I can see:
Colours of my life,
You've got love to fill my heart;
I don't need a rainbow
Colours of my life.
Colours blend with love to show I'm happy with you,
I can never be the same again;
Now my eyes are looking past the life that I knew,
I'll be shedding black and grey to take on red and blue,
Colours I can feel by touching you:
Colours of my life,
Bloom like flowers in my heart;
I don't need a rainbow
With colours of my life,
Colours of my life.
Colours of my life,
Bloom like flowers in my heart;
I don't need a rainbow
With colours of my life,
Colours of my life,
Colours of my life.
In Judith Durham's song, Days Of My Life, she speaks of the changes in her life since meeting someone who has brought love into her life. The lyrics express how this person has helped Durham to understand things she could not previously comprehend. The lines “Life has changed since you've been there to say it's alright, You taught me to understand what I thought couldn't be” highlights the impact this person has had in her life. The song speaks of colours as a metaphor for happiness and how love has filled her heart with colours that she did not previously imagine. The line “Colours of my life, You've got love to fill my heart” shows how the lover has changed her life for the better. Durham also touches on the idea of shedding the dark colours of her life to take on the red and blue colours of her lover. She believes that her lover has helped her transform her life from one filled with darkness to one filled with light.
Whilst the song Days Of My Life is commonly known as a love song, the lyrics take on a much deeper meaning when considering the context surrounding its creation. The song was written by Judith Durham following her recovery from a car accident in which she was severely injured in 1968. The accident had a profound impact on Durham, who had been used to working as a touring musician with The Seekers. Her injuries were such that she could not return to the band immediately, and the long periods of rehabilitation were a difficult time for her. In the song, Durham speaks of the colours returning to her life after she met someone special. This message takes on a deeper meaning when considering that the song was written during a time of darkness in her life. Overall, Durham's Days Of My Life is a beautiful love song that speaks to the profound impact that love can have in helping to transform one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to get my sleep now any old night,
I am unable to sleep well at night without you by my side.
Mr Sandman passes by my door;
I am longing for you to come back to me and help me fall asleep.
Life has changed since you've been there to say it's alright,
You have transformed my life by being there to support and console me.
You taught me to understand what I thought couldn't be,
You helped me realize and comprehend things that I thought were impossible to understand before.
Don't mind missing sleep if I can see:
I don't mind staying up late if it means being able to spend time with you.
Colours of my life,
You bring colors and vibrancy to my life.
You've got love to fill my heart;
Your love is everything that I need to feel happy and content.
I don't need a rainbow
I don't need anything more than the love you give me.
With colours of my life,
Your love brings richness and beauty to my days.
Colours blend with love to show I'm happy with you,
The colors of my life are even more vibrant when I'm with you, and they show how happy I am with you by my side.
I can never be the same again;
You have changed me forever, for the better.
Now my eyes are looking past the life that I knew,
You have opened my eyes to new possibilities and a brighter future.
I'll be shedding black and grey to take on red and blue,
I'm leaving behind my old, dull life and embracing a more colorful and joyful one with you.
Colours I can feel by touching you:
I can physically and emotionally feel the love and happiness you bring me when I'm with you.
Colours of my life,
Your love brings colors and vibrancy to all aspects of my life.
Bloom like flowers in my heart;
Your love for me is blooming and blossoming within my heart.
Colours of my life,
The colors you bring to my life are a constant reminder of the happiness and love we share.
Colours of my life,
Your love continues to bring colors and vibrancy to my life every single day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID THOMAS REILLY, JUDITH DURHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@magnuswalker7957
We are privileged to have lived in a world at a time when Judith graced the airways. Now her music will live on and on.
@evevening7995
So sad to hear judith durham has left us, She had such a beautiful voice 😢 I think she will never be forgotten, RIP JUDITH 🙏 XX Thank you for the music 🎶.
@iriswigle
Obviously, you believe everything written by reporters. Judith Durham/Renee Zellweger is not quite dead...maybe...maybe soon...
@Stellamoviestar
She was Australia, her music was great,she will be missed
@schmuelsonsradang4301
Still and will always be the most beautiful voice ever from Down Under. It's sad indeed. She and The Seekers have left a long lasting memories in many throughout the world. Their achievement is a testimony of the great and resilience of the Australian spirit; tough, determined and world class.
@mathewfines8727
Beautiful woman, beautiful Singer
@darrinelford1473
A beautiful voice that gave me such joy - RIP Judith
@TheDenzel2012
It's a tough day for all of us. Ty Rich for all the amazing videos and recordings. Judith was a pleasure to hear and to see her perform.
@TheWolverine-ff2rs
This the first that I've heard about Judith, what a loss. Condolences to all her 'family', What a terrible loss for her fans and the musical world. Thanks for the pictures of her life.
@Melbournelost66
It's very sad...a great Australian, a great voice...truly part of Australian culture and history. My heart goes out to all those feeling it today. 💖💖💖