Days Like This
Masters at Work Lyrics


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I've been here before, baby, knowing that I'm in love
And I admit I wanna say that you're the one
(You're the one)
Sometimes I let my fears over rule my common sense
Instead of loving you, I was running away
(Running away)

You're the only, the one that my walls won't hold
And I'm open even though I, I can be so cold
And it's really not, not at all about anything that you do
It's even hard for me to understand
It's something I just go through

I knew that there would be days like this
When I wanna let go
Feeling like a man over my head
But I won't let the days like this
Change my feelings for you
Cause I can't forget everything we had

I apologize for the changes I put you through
My intent did not include hurting you
(Hurting you)
But insecurities had a way of taking over me
And telling me that any excuse would do
(Just would do)

See I need ya, your heartbeat right next to mine
Cause I know that we'll get through this, it just takes sometime
Baby don't say a single word, put you arms around me
This is the time that I love you the most
But I gotta win this war inside of me, oh

I knew that there would be days like this
When I wanna let go
Feeling like a man over my head
But I won't let the days like this
Change my feelings for you
Cause I can't forget everything we had

I knew that there would be days like this
When I wanna let go
Feeling like a man over my head
But I won't let the days like this
Change my feelings for you
Cause I can't forget everything we had

I knew that there would be days like this
When I wanna let go
Feeling like a man over my head
But I won't let the days like this
Change my feelings for you
Cause I can't forget everything we had

I knew that there would be a day like this
(Days like this)
I knew that there would be a day like this
I knew that there would be a day like this




(Days like this)
I knew that there would be a day like this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Masters at Work's song "Days Like This" touch upon the theme of love, insecurities, and the endurance of a relationship in tough times. The singer confesses to having experienced the feeling of being in love before, but admits to having let fears take over and running away instead of facing them. Nevertheless, the one person who breaks down his walls and opens him up is the person he loves. He understands that the days like this, when he wants to give up, will come, but he would not let them change his feelings for the person he loves.


The singer apologizes for any hurt he has caused his lover because of his insecurities, and admits that any excuse he comes up with during those times is just an excuse. But he needs his lover's support and proximity because he knows that they will get through it together, given time. He asks his lover to embrace him without speaking, acknowledging that this is when he loves her the most. However, he knows he must overcome the war inside him before moving forward.


Overall, "Days Like This" conveys the idea that no matter how tough the journey, brave the heart and the enduring of love will bring them through any adversity. This song portrays that enduring love is built through understanding, forgiveness, and storms weathered together.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been here before, baby, knowing that I'm in love
I've had this feeling of being in love before, and I'm experiencing it again.


And I admit I wanna say that you're the one
I want to tell you that you're the one I love.


Sometimes I let my fears overrule my common sense
At times, I allow my fears to control me instead of using logic.


Instead of loving you, I was running away
In the past, I would run away from my feelings for you instead of embracing them.


You're the only, the one that my walls won't hold
You're the only person who is able to break down my emotional walls.


And I'm open even though I, I can be so cold
Despite my tendency to be emotionally distant, I am willing to open up to you.


And it's really not, not at all about anything that you do
My internal struggles have nothing to do with anything you have done.


It's even hard for me to understand
I don't fully comprehend why I feel this way.


It's something I just go through
It's a process I have to endure.


I knew that there would be days like this
I was aware that there would be challenging days like this.


When I wanna let go
When I feel like giving up.


Feeling like a man over my head
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.


But I won't let the days like this change my feelings for you
I won't allow these difficult days to alter how I feel about you.


Cause I can't forget everything we had
Our past experiences together are too valuable for me to forget.


I apologize for the changes I put you through
I am sorry for the difficulties my internal struggles have caused in our relationship.


My intent did not include hurting you
I didn't mean to hurt you in the process.


But insecurities had a way of taking over me
My insecurities overwhelmed me and influenced my actions.


And telling me that any excuse would do
I was making excuses for my behavior because of my insecurities.


See I need ya, your heartbeat right next to mine
I need you close to me and to feel our hearts beating in unison.


Cause I know that we'll get through this, it just takes time
I know we will overcome these struggles, but it will require patience and effort.


Baby don't say a single word, put your arms around me
Hold me in your arms without speaking, just be there for me.


This is the time that I love you the most
During these difficult times is when I love and appreciate you the most.


But I gotta win this war inside of me, oh
I have to overcome my internal struggles before I can fully be present in our relationship.


I knew that there would be a day like this (Days like this)
I was expecting a day like this (challenging and difficult).


I knew that there would be a day like this
I was prepared for this kind of day.


I knew that there would be a day like this (Days like this)
I was anticipating this kind of day.


I knew that there would be a day like this
I was aware that this might happen.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNY LATTIMORE, TIM MOTZER, VIDAL DAVIS

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dizzy67

Just heard this today on a Louie Vega mix from Undergroundnyc. Blew me away and helped me sprint finish the last 5 mins of my morning jog. House music at its best folks!

Simon Lyddon

Everything they’re involved in is pure gold, they just make it work...MAW 👑’s🙌🏼

Vercipello Crunaritti

One of my favorite housetracks of all time

Amanda Burnell

Love Masters at Work, uplifting funky house and garage at its best x

jeff cannon

Tunes like this….say no more!!!!

Rick Jason

Perfection!

David Lees

These two guys are absalootley brilliant thay really are marsters at work

Bigz1872

love it

Eduardo von Dee

SUper compilation. I'd be grateful if you uploaded "Boogie on the dance floor" from the Unreleased project vinyl. :)

AJ Dale

Fabulous! x

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