Better Days
Marcia Griffiths Lyrics


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When I woke up this morning
I didn't know what the day holds
so I say a prayer go to rest and went on my way
I met a friend from long ago
and try to recall his name
we talked about all times
before you know was time to go
What happened to the days when things were better sometimes we should it would last forever
Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
What happened to the days when things were better sometimes we should it would last forever
Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
Times are harder than they where before
to the close say to say where their list friends were really close
kids didn't grow up before they should
Now my little baby sisters
taking care of their moms maybe more
work and go to school
don't know just what the future holds
What happened to the days when things were better sometimes we should it would last forever
Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
What happened to the days when things were better sometimes we should it would last forever
Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
What happened to the good all days?

I said when I woke up this morning
I didn't know what the day holds
so I say a prayer go to rest and went on my way
I met a friend from long ago
and try to recall his name
to talk about all times before you know was time to go
What happened to the days when things were better sometimes we should it would last forever
Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
So What happened to the days when things were better




Sometimes we should it would last forever
Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory

Overall Meaning

The song Better Days by Marcia Griffiths is a reflection and lamentation about the loss of the good old days. The lyrics depict the singer's confusion and disappointment about the present, contrasting it with memories of good times in the past. The song opens with the singer waking up with no idea of what the day holds and saying a prayer before venturing out. As the day progresses, she meets an old friend and reminisces about the past, only to be reminded that time has moved on and they have to part ways. The rest of the song talks about the struggles and challenges of the present, the loss of close relationships, and the uncertainty of the future.


The chorus "What happened to the days when things were better, sometimes we thought it would last forever" sums up the theme of the song. The singer yearns for the simplicity and happiness of the past, but recognizes that it is just a memory and that life's changes cannot be avoided. Better Days is a poignant reminder that change is an inevitable part of life, and that nostalgia can be a powerful force that shapes our perceptions of the present and the future.


Line by Line Meaning

When I woke up this morning
Starting the day without knowing what it may hold.


I didn't know what the day holds
Unpredictability of the future.


so I say a prayer go to rest and went on my way
Finding strength in faith before continuing with the day.


I met a friend from long ago
Unexpected reunions with old acquaintances.


and try to recall his name
Struggling to recognize someone we used to know.


we talked about all times
Reminiscing about past experiences shared together.


before you know was time to go
Time flies when we're having fun and connecting.


Times are harder than they were before
Acknowledging that life is tougher now than it used to be.


to the close say to say where their list friends were really close
Realizing that over time, some of our closest friends have drifted away.


kids didn't grow up before they should
Feeling like children are growing up too fast nowadays.


Now my little baby sisters taking care of their moms maybe more work and go to school don't know just what the future holds
Seeing younger siblings taking on adult responsibilities, not knowing what lies ahead for them.


What happened to the days when things were better sometimes we should it would last forever
Longing for a time in the past when things were easier and more certain, and feeling like it was going to last forever.


Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
Noticing that each day is different, and the present will soon become the past.


What happened to the good all days?
Questioning why things can't be like they used to be, when everything seemed better.


So What happened to the days when things were better Sometimes we should it would last forever Today was kind of good tomorrow as it should yesterday is a memory
Asking the same question one last time, and acknowledging that each day brings its own surprises and memories.




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