these days
Kasey Chambers Lyrics
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Time in it's command soon enough it comes
Settles in it's place shadow in my face
Puts pressure in my day
Chorus
This life well it's slippin right through my hands
These days turned out nothin like I had planed
It's comin round again slowly creepin
In time in it's command
Settles in it's place
Shadow in my face puts pressure in my day
Soon enough it comes here it is again
Slowly creepin in time in it's command
Soon enough it comes settles in it's place
Shadow in my face dignified in lace
CHORUS
This life well it's slippin right through my hands
These days turned out nothin like I had planed
Control well it's slipp'in right through my hands
These days turned out nothin like I had planed
Soon enough it comes soon enough it comes this life well
This life well it's slippin right through my hands
These days turned out noth'in like I had planed
Control well it's slippin right through my hands
These days turned out nothin like I had planed
Rep.
It's comin round again( x 3)
The lyrics to Kasey Chambers's song "These Days" depict the feeling of losing control over one's life as time passes. The first verse says, "It's comin round again slowly creepin in, time in its command soon enough it comes." This suggests that time is slowly but surely taking over, and before we know it, we are stuck in our current situation. The lyrics go on to say, "Settles in its place, shadow in my face, puts pressure in my day," indicating that time also brings about pressure and stress.
The chorus further highlights the feeling of losing control, with the lyrics "This life well it's slippin' right through my hands, these days turned out nothin' like I had planned." This shows how life can take unexpected turns and leave us feeling powerless. The second verse repeats the first, with the addition of "dignified in lace" in the last line, possibly suggesting the inevitability of aging and the passing of time.
Overall, "These Days" paints a vivid picture of the struggles that come with losing control over one's life. The lyrics are relatable and capture the feeling of helplessness that comes with the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's comin round again slowly creepin in
Time is passing and the present moment is slipping away.
Time in it's command soon enough it comes
Time controls everything and eventually catches up to everyone.
Settles in it's place shadow in my face
Time settles into the present moment, casting a shadow on the singer's face as a reminder of its passing.
Puts pressure in my day
The awareness of time's constant movement creates pressure and stress in the artist's daily life.
This life well it's slippin right through my hands
The artist feels like their life is slipping away and they have no control over it.
These days turned out nothin like I had planed
The singer's expectations for their life have not been met by the way things have turned out.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
USandNL
I've listened to Kasey for 20 years. She is truly amazing. Check out her live version of Eminem's Lose Yourself. It's a masterpiece!!
funny frenchy
It’s the song of the Century
glenn212now
I hadn't heard of Kasey Chambers until I was re-watching The Sopranos recently and they played this song. She's such a huge talent.
Knight of Summer
Oka⬛
Beau Bellack
Same here!!!
ludo matmut
Same !!!
Lago di Fuoco
Same.
gerard glass
saw her and her family (dead ringer band0 played a show at the bottom pub in yackandandah can still hear her voice
123nlusky
Some songs just nail it when you come across them at the right time and place ❤️😢
Lago di Fuoco
Yes.