On Days Like These
Matt Monro Lyrics
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La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
On days like these when skies are blue and fields are green
I look around and think about what might have been
And then I hear sweet music float around my head
As I recall the many things we left unsaid
And it's on days like these that I remember
Singing songs and drinking wine
While your eyes play games with mine
On days like these I wonder what became of you
Maybe today you are singing songs with someone new
I'd like to think you're walking by those willow trees
Remembering the lovely youth on days like these
And it's on days like these that I remember
Singing songs and drinking wine
While your eyes play games with mine
On days like these I wonder what became of you
Maybe today you are singing songs with someone new
Questi giorni quando vieni, il bel sole
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
The Italian opening line of Matt Monro’s song On Days Like These sets the tone for a nostalgic and romantic melody. The phrase translates to “On days like these when the beautiful sun comes” which is an ode to the simple pleasures of life that trigger memories of a past love. The use of “la, la, la” in the chorus is a clever stylistic technique to bring a lighthearted and carefree mood to the relatable theme of lost love. The verse speaks to the sense of longing that comes with reminiscing about a romance that ended too soon. Monro paints a vivid picture of green fields under blue skies, and uses music as a mechanism to trigger memories, a common tactic in songwriting. The romantic nostalgia is so strong that it is almost tangible, with Monro remembering everything from singing songs to playing “games” with his love interest.
The second verse shifts the focus to wondering where his past love is now and if they have found a new person to sing with. Monro keeps the imagery going by mentioning willow trees, a commonly used symbol for unrequited love. He hopes that his past love is remembering their youthful romance on days like these, just as he is. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the Italian phrase, serving as a reminder that the beauty of life can be found in the simplest of things.
Line by Line Meaning
On days like these when skies are blue and fields are green
In moments like these when everything seems perfect and peaceful with nothing but positivity in view
I look around and think about what might have been
I reflect on my past and ponder about how things could have been different
And then I hear sweet music float around my head
I am filled with nostalgia and reminiscent thoughts
As I recall the many things we left unsaid
I recall the moments where words failed me, and I left things unsaid
On days like these that I remember singing songs and drinking wine
In moments like these, I reminisce on good times shared with others while enjoying good music and wine
While your eyes play games with mine
When we shared these moments, I remember being captivated by your eyes and how they mesmerised me
On days like these I wonder what became of you
At such moments, I find myself asking where you might be and what your life looks like now
Maybe today you are singing songs with someone new
Perhaps now you have moved on and found someone else to create memories with
I'd like to think you're walking by those willow trees
I imagine you walking by the willow trees and perhaps reflecting on moments shared between us
Remembering the lovely youth on days like these
Thinking about these moments reminds me of the bittersweet memories we created in our youth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Black, Quincy Jones
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@tinamarley3295
Take us back to this music! No digital remastering,no wanna be stars,no reality shows.Just pure talent perfection and real voices 😢Beautiful 😊😊
@wantabwriter
I completely agree.
@petewarby7158
Seems like a simpler time, you've either got it... or you haven't. True talent eh
@oldmusichits66
good
@mildandbitter
Don Black lyrics, Quincy Jones music, George Martin producer, Matt Munro singer. It doesn't come better than that!
@wantabwriter
It is quite a group of talent. Amazing what can be accomplished when it is all put together.
@colinturner4158
Britain’s finest singer and in my humble opinion the best in the world
@billiethekydd
He’s English? Even better! Is Matt Monro his real name? Pretty cool name
@garypearce3534
The bus driver with the voice so pure and magical.
@paulmills3030
When I hear this song I'm 21 again sitting in the cinema with my lovely girlfriend ,my Ford Capri parked outside, and looking forward to my holidays in Spain with my friends ,happy times indeed..☺