Those Were The Days
Kiosk Lyrics

Once upon a time there was a tavern
In the past, there was a particular tavern that was significant to the singer

Where we used to raise a glass or two
The singer and others who frequented the tavern used to drink and socialize there

Remember how we laughed away the hours
The singer recalls how they and their companions used to spend enjoyable hours laughing and having fun at the tavern

And dreamed of all the great things we would do
While at the tavern, the artist and their friends used to have aspirations and dreams of achieving great things

Those were the days my friend
The artist reflects on how wonderful and memorable those earlier times were

We'd thought they'd never end
The singer and their companions assumed that their good times would never come to an end

We'd sing and dance
They used to sing and dance as a way of having fun

Forever and a day
The artist believed that these happy days would last forever, or at least for a very long time

We'd live the life we'd choose
They intended to live their lives based on their own preferences and desires

We'd fight and never lose
The artist and their companions were determined to succeed in anything they put their minds to

Fore we were young
The singer points out that they were young and carefree at that time, which may have influenced how they saw the world

And sure to have our way
They were confident that they could make things happen their way, no matter what obstacles they might face

Then the busy years went rushing by us
The singer reflects on how quickly time passed after they had left the tavern and moved on with their lives

We lost our stary notions along the way
The singer and their companions had to let go of the idealistic thoughts they had held when they were younger, as reality set in

If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
The singer wonders if they would ever come across someone from their past, if they were to return to the tavern

We'd smile at one another and we'd say
If they did meet someone, they would exchange greetings and reminisce about their earlier days

Just tonight I stood before the tavern
The artist admits to having recently gone back to visit the location of the tavern

Nothing seemed the way it used to be
Although the tavern still stood, everything felt different to the singer

In the glass I saw a strange reflection
The singer was confronted with a reflection of themselves that felt unfamiliar or disconnected from their past self

Was that lonely person really me
The artist feels that they have become distant from their former self and may feel alone in the world

Through the door there came familiar laughter
The artist hears the sounds of people laughing and socializing, just as they used to when they frequented the tavern

I saw your face I heard you call my name
The artist reunites with an old friend and they recognize each other immediately

Oh my friends were older but no wiser
The singer acknowledges that their friends have also aged, but may not have necessarily gained wisdom as a result

Fore in our hearts the dreams are all the same
Regardless of how life has treated them, the artist and their friends still hold onto the same dreams and aspirations they had when they were younger

Those were the days
Overall, the singer is nostalgic for the past and recognizes that the time they spent at the tavern was special and unforgettable

My friend those were the days
The singer addresses their old friend when recounting their memories and acknowledges that they went through it all together