Her magical melodies and touchingly clever lyrics grow on you as you find yourself listening to them over and over again. With her one-woman-show, this escaped Swede brings her nostalgic pop, on a journey through life and death, with love and trouble, to a No Mans Land, on the border between reality and dream.
Molly Nilsson has been running her own label and producing her own music since 2007, releasing 5 albums, several EPs and a beautiful string of evocative videos under the Formerly Known as White Bread! moniker.
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8000 Days
Molly Nilsson Lyrics
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And there are more of them, than there are stars.
Only the ones I can see count.
But suddenly the stars fade and die.
Don't ask me why. It's a blue sky.
I guess it's morning and soon there will be day.
I guess it's morning and soon there will be day.
Every day is just like the rest.
The worst and the best. As the days pass.
The first to the last Every day is just like the rest.
The worst and the best. As the days pass.
The first to the last.
8000 days. Different in 8000 ways.
I remember every single day of my life. So far.
And there are more of them, than there are stars.
Only the ones I can see count.
Only the ones I can see count.
Every day is just like the rest.
The worst and the best.
As the days pass. The first to the last.
Every day is just like the rest.
The worst and the best.
As the days pass. The first to the last.
The song "8000 Days" by Molly Nilsson is a reflection on life's brevity and the monotony of daily routines. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has a remarkable memory of their entire life and highlights the fact that there are more days in a lifetime than there are stars in the sky. However, the singer is keenly aware that some days are more significant than others, and not every day can be counted as important in the grand scheme of things. The theme of the fleeting nature of time is further reinforced by the lines "But suddenly the stars fade and die" and "I guess it's morning and soon there will be day," indicating a constant forward motion of time.
The repeated refrain "Every day is just like the rest" highlights the monotony of daily routines and how days can blur together as they pass. The line "the worst and the best" suggests that while some days may be exceptional, most are ordinary, and the singer has resigned themselves to accept this fact. The final repetition of "Every day is just like the rest" emphasizes the relentlessness of time and how each day is merely another block towards the inevitable end.
Overall, the song presents a sobering and introspective reflection on the inescapability of time and the monotony of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember every single day of my life. So far.
I have a vivid memory of each day that has passed in my life up until now.
And there are more of them, than there are stars.
The number of days in my life so far exceeds even that of the stars in the sky.
Only the ones I can see count.
Out of all the days that have passed, only the ones I remember are significant to me.
But suddenly the stars fade and die.
Even the bright and seemingly eternal stars eventually lose their shine and forever disappear.
Don't ask me why. It's a blue sky.
I cannot explain why things fade away, it's just a natural phenomenon like the sky turning blue in the morning.
I guess it's morning and soon there will be day.
I assume it's morning and a new day is about to begin.
Every day is just like the rest.
As days pass, they all start to blend together and feel the same.
The worst and the best. As the days pass.
Each day has its own mix of good and bad moments that collectively shape our experiences.
The first to the last. Every day is just like the rest.
From the beginning of our lives to the end, each day is just a similar cycle of highs and lows.
8000 days. Different in 8000 ways.
Even though each day may feel similar, I have lived enough days to recognize that each one is unique in its own way.
Only the ones I can see count.
Out of all the days in my life, only the ones that I have a tangible memory or experience of hold any importance.
Only the ones I can see count.
Out of all the days in my life, only the ones that I have a tangible memory or experience of hold any importance.
Every day is just like the rest.
As days pass, they all start to blend together and feel the same.
The worst and the best. As the days pass.
Each day has its own mix of good and bad moments that collectively shape our experiences.
The first to the last. Every day is just like the rest.
From the beginning of our lives to the end, each day is just a similar cycle of highs and lows.
Writer(s): Molly Nilsson
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jorge Penzo
I remember every single day of my life. So far.
And there are more of them, than there are stars.
Only the ones I can see count.
But suddenly the stars fade and die.
Don't ask me why. It's a blue sky.
I guess it's morning and soon there will be day.
I guess it's morning and soon there will be day.
Every day is just like the rest.
The worst and the best. As the days pass.
The first to the last
Every day is just like the rest.
The worst and the best. As the days pass.
The first to the last.
8000 days. Different in 8000 ways.
I remember every single day of my life. So far.
And there are more of them, than there are stars.
Only the ones I can see count.
Only the ones I can see count.
Pancha Villa
i love this woman..all of her music is just so odd but you can't stop listening to it =)
artes impias
Molly you are fantastic, I can never stop listening to your music. Truly one of a kind!
Albert Einstein
I agreed!
CosmicOwl666©
I love when the universe just puts the perfect song in my head at the perfect time..
black bird
Molly is my favorite lately, she is amazing!
Raphtalia Melromarc
Just took me 4000 days to realize what she meant by "8000 days", It's the number of days that had passed since she was born until the releasing or making of this song.
Alex_Ulquiorra
Esto es genial, la música
Molly, la Letra puedo escucharla 8000 veces desde el primer día al último
melissa lopez
Puedo escuchar esta canción todo el día 😍😍
Zachary
I am getting this Siouxsie and the Banshees vibe. I love it! ❤️
Jeff Sipes
Molly creates good content. Love the aesthetic. (-: