The Days
Mike V. Lyrics


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I discovered skateboarding
in punk rock music
when I was 14 years old
at that time it just
seemed it went hand and hand
I mean the spirit of both
things were expression and individuality
for the first time of my life
I knew who I was
and knew what I wanted to do
with myself
and I knew
I knew I wouldn't be looking back

We hit the streets
born to run
not looking for trouble
just having fun
but around here it's against the law
to be young
around here your guilty by
suspicion
we meet out in abandoned
parking lots
under the street lights
after dark
armed with skateboards and
guitars
against gang fight and police states and
holy wars
these are the days

I remember being so inspiried
and empowered




and you know what
i still feel that way
the spirit still fills me
now that they see things have changed
for thier kids today
but I don't buy that at all
I think its about digging alittle deeper
and asking questions
I still believe that these are the days
these have always been the days

We meet out in the garage and
plug into amps
skate our ramps and listen
to the clash
hold onto the night and try to
make it last
the cars drive by going
nowhere fast
everyones down on
main street
got our skateboards at
our feet
were just talking trash
in the heat
these are the days you better
breath deep
these are the days

you're never to old
you're never to old
to be who you are

these are the days
breath deep
these are the days my friend
breath deep
these are the days you gotta
breath deep
these are the days
these are the days you better
breath deep
these are the days my friends
breath deep
these are the days you gotta
breath deep
these are the days
the days the days

Overall Meaning

The song "The Days" by Mike V. is an ode to skateboarding and punk rock music, and how they influenced the artist's life. The lyrics speak of the discovery of skateboarding at the age of 14, through the punk rock music scene. The rebellious and individualistic spirit of both skateboarding and punk rock resonated with the artist, who felt empowered and inspired. The lyrics describe the freedom and joy of skateboarding in the streets, even though it was against the law and not accepted by society. The artist also touches upon the fact that things may have changed for kids today but believes that these are still the days to be who you are, to ask questions, and to breathe deep.


The song is a testament to the subculture of skateboarding and the punk rock movement, where individuality, self-expression and non-conformity are highly valued. The lyrics show the artist's courage in going against the norms and doing what he loves, despite the risks and challenges that come with it. The song also highlights the importance of community and friendship in the subculture, where people come together to skate, listen to music and support each other.


Line by Line Meaning

I discovered skateboarding
I first came across the sport of skateboarding.


in punk rock music
Through the music genre of punk rock.


when I was 14 years old
At the age of 14.


at that time it just
During that period, it just felt right.


seemed it went hand and hand
It seemed like an extremely fitting pairing.


I mean the spirit of both
The values and ideals shared by each.


things were expression and individuality
Both were about expressing oneself in a unique way.


for the first time of my life
It was the first time in my life where I felt this sense of belonging.


I knew who I was
I understood my identity.


and knew what I wanted to do
I had clarity on what I wanted to pursue.


with myself
In regards to my own path and journey.


and I knew
It was clear to me.


I knew I wouldn't be looking back
That there was no looking back from that moment.


We hit the streets
We went out onto the streets.


born to run
Naturally inclined towards movement and energy.


not looking for trouble
We weren't looking to cause any issues.


just having fun
We were enjoying ourselves.


but around here it's against the law
Unfortunately, it's illegal in this area.


to be young
Merely on the basis of being young.


around here your guilty by
In this location, guilt is always assumed.


suspicion
On suspicions alone.


we meet out in abandoned
We gather in empty areas.


parking lots
Such as parking areas.


under the street lights
Taking advantage of the illumination from the lights on the street.


after dark
In the night time.


armed with skateboards and
Equipped with skateboards and also with


guitars
Musical instruments.


against gang fight and police states and
Resistant to the potential conflict that gang fights and oppressive governments bring.


holy wars
And also opposition to religious battles.


these are the days
These current times are unique.


I remember being so inspiried
I recall feeling extremely motivated.


and empowered
And also feeling powerful and in control.


and you know what
You know something


i still feel that way
I still hold that same spirit.


the spirit still fills me
That spirit still lingers in me.


now that they see things have changed
Now that people realize the world has evolved.


for thier kids today
In regards to the next generation.


but I don't buy that at all
However, I don't believe that to be entirely true.


I think its about digging alittle deeper
I believe that it's beneficial to look beyond surface level.


and asking questions
And to seek insight from questioning things.


I still believe that these are the days
I still have a strong understanding that the current times are monumental.


these have always been the days
This type of time, with these kinds of experiences, have always been esteemed.


We meet out in the garage and
We converge in the garage, and


plug into amps
Connect our instruments to amplifiers.


skate our ramps and listen
And we skate on our ramps while listening to


to the clash
The music of The Clash.


hold onto the night and try to
Attempt to cherish the evening and to


make it last
Extend it as much as possible.


the cars drive by going
Vehicles pass by quickly while


nowhere fast
Speeding along to an unremarkable destination.


everyones down on
Everyone is gathered on


main street
The more frequented road.


got our skateboards at
With our skateboards lying at


our feet
Our feet.


were just talking trash
We're just engaging in some casual conversation.


in the heat
In the warmth of the evening.


these are the days you better
These days demand that you


breath deep
Take a moment to catch your breath.


you're never to old
You're never too old.


to be who you are
To be true to oneself.


the days the days
These unique times.




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