Jordan grew up in Sydney, then spent time in London, before landing in Los Angeles. Marc, a California native, grew up outside of Los Angeles in Rancho Cucamonga, in a house across the street from his aunt, uncle and cousin. Since childhood, the two found themselves exposed to a range of music, from opera, disco, hip-hop and more, all of which informs their songwriting today.
These influences can be heard on Neil Frances’ dreamy debut EP, Took A While, consisting of five lustrous, reverberating dance tracks featuring one infectious melody after the other. Their sound caught the attention of Jungle and Poolside, who they toured with earlier this year. When the music discovery platform, The Wild Honey Pie first heard their music, they quickly invited them to play the launch of their Los Angeles dinner party series (held in early November) at Checker Hall.
These Days
Neil Frances Lyrics
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Beat the post
And I regret the time
That I'm spending comatose
Heaven know
Where the day goes
Have put in the time
But I'm back again
It's all the same
I'm on the look
Take a look
In the mirror
Loaded all the time
But I think I might change
These days
These days I know my place
I'll drink all my blood
I'll be trying to sail away
I'll sail
Away again today
Days go
So slow
Oh, no
I can't help but be poor
I can't help but be poor
Tell me with your time
If I'm doin this wrong
In my head I can hold it
Like you told me
Let me hold these
Realize
I'll be contemplating
There's no compensation
Hey, let's take a recess
And I know this
I'm a joke, don't
Get involved
Loaded all the time
But I think I like change
These days
These days I know my place
I'll drink all my blood
I'll be trying to sail away
I'll sail
Away again today
Days go
So slow
Oh, no
I can't help but be poor
I can't help but be poor
The lyrics of Neil Frances's song "These Days" refer to the struggles one faces while trying to achieve a goal. The first few lines of the song suggest the singer's focus on winning the prize and beating the post. However, regret sets in when he realizes that he is spending too much time being inactive or "comatose". He doesn't know where his day goes, indicating a lack of focus and productivity.
The next few lines refer to how the singer has put in efforts in his work, following the book, but he always ends up back at the same point. He is contemplating whether he needs to make a change in his life. He is "loaded all the time," which could refer to either being busy, or being under the influence of substances. It is only later in the song that he decides to change his ways and "sail away". However, despite his efforts, he still feels poor and slow, and there is a sense of helplessness or lack of control.
The song has a melancholic tone, which reflects the singer's emotions of doubt and frustration. The lyrics convey a sense of loss of direction and purpose, as well as the need for change. The use of the phrase "these days" repetitively further conveys the singer's reflection on his current situation and his desire to change it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ive got the eyes on the prize
I am focused on achieving a goal
Beat the post
To achieve success by working efficiently
And I regret the time
I feel bad about the amount of time I have wasted
That I'm spending comatose
I am wasting time by being unconscious or not present
Heaven know
I am unsure where time goes
Where the day goes
I am unsure where time goes
Have put in the time
I have worked hard and consistently
By the book
I have followed rules and guidelines
But I'm back again
I am back to where I started
It's all the same
Nothing has changed despite my efforts
I'm on the look
I am searching for something
Take a look
Look at what I have done
In the mirror
Reflect on myself
Loaded all the time
I am always under the influence
But I think I might change
I am considering changing my lifestyle
These days
Recently
These days I know my place
I am more comfortable with who I am
I'll drink all my blood
I will put all my effort into something
I'll be trying to sail away
I will try to escape my problems
I'll sail
I will try to escape my problems
Away again today
I am attempting to escape my problems today
Days go
Time passes
So slow
Time feels like it passes slowly
Oh, no
I don't want this to be happening
I can't help but be poor
I can't help but feel like something is missing in my life
Tell me with your time
Share your thoughts and feelings with me over time
If I'm doin this wrong
If I am making mistakes
In my head I can hold it
I can keep things together mentally
Like you told me
Follow the advice that was given to me
Let me hold these
Allow me to take control of the situation
Realize
Become aware of something
I'll be contemplating
I will be thinking deeply
There's no compensation
There is no reward
Hey, let's take a recess
Let's take a break
And I know this
I am aware of this
I'm a joke, don't
I am not taken seriously
Get involved
Don't get in the way
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jannjhaydeleon6692
Accurate Lyrics:
I've got my eyes on the prize keep them closed
Will I regret the time that
I'm spending comatose
Heaven knows where the day goes
Had to put, in the time, by the book
Gotta play the game, it's all the same
I'm on the hook, take a look, in the mirror
Running out of time
But I think I'm lazy, these days
These days, I go my pace
Marching through my mind
Hundred trumpet salute, hey
I slept away another day
Days go so slow, oh no
I can't help but be bored
I can't help but be bored
Time ain't worth a dime if
I knew where they sold it
In my hand, I can't hold it
I can cope if empty hope is realized
I keep contemplating
Where's my compensation
Hey let's take a recess
And I know it's all a joke
Don't get involved
Running out of time
But I think I'm lazy, these days
These days, I go my pace
Marching through my mind
Hundred trumpet salute, hey
I slept away another day
Days go so slow, oh no, I can't help but be bored
I can't help but be bored
@briangonzales9922
Ive got the eyes on the prize
Beat the post
And I regret the time
That I'm spending comatose
Heaven know
Where the day goes
Have put in the time
By the book
But I'm back again
It's all the same
I'm on the look
Take a look
In the mirror
Loaded all the time
But I think I might change
These days
These days I know my place
I'll drink all my blood
I'll be trying to sail away
I'll sail
Away again today
Days go
So slow
Oh, no
I can't help but be poor
I can't help but be poor
Tell me with your time
If I'm doin this wrong
In my head I can hold it
Like you told me
Let me hold these
Realize
I'll be contemplating
There's no compensation
Hey, let's take a recess
And I know this
I'm a joke, don't
Get involved
Loaded all the time
But I think I like change
These days
These days I know my place
I'll drink all my blood
I'll be trying to sail away
I'll sail
Away again today
Days go
So slow
Oh, no
I can't help but be poor
I can't help but be poor
@diannabachiller1643
March 2024 and I still love it!
@sophi7664
This song makes me happy and it's SUMMER! 2020 is a challenging year, but disappearing into this is bliss!
@guillermobovino4802
No se si hay alguien mas q escuha a Neil en Uruguay..yo si...este es su mejor tema
@Jaukster
Sounds like I’m walking, biking, and dancing at the same time. 😎
@CarolBonettitv
I so happy! In March neil frances will come to Brazil❤
@abhiraajsharma934
03:17 is where the magic starts
@Stampwousje
Instant chill vibes.
<3,.
@jesdaporn324
Its my funeral ...Drunk DJ spins this instead of Auld Lang Syne ... Guests ( if any ) be dancing n grooving ...i rested in total bliss
@jannjhaydeleon6692
Accurate Lyrics:
I've got my eyes on the prize keep them closed
Will I regret the time that
I'm spending comatose
Heaven knows where the day goes
Had to put, in the time, by the book
Gotta play the game, it's all the same
I'm on the hook, take a look, in the mirror
Running out of time
But I think I'm lazy, these days
These days, I go my pace
Marching through my mind
Hundred trumpet salute, hey
I slept away another day
Days go so slow, oh no
I can't help but be bored
I can't help but be bored
Time ain't worth a dime if
I knew where they sold it
In my hand, I can't hold it
I can cope if empty hope is realized
I keep contemplating
Where's my compensation
Hey let's take a recess
And I know it's all a joke
Don't get involved
Running out of time
But I think I'm lazy, these days
These days, I go my pace
Marching through my mind
Hundred trumpet salute, hey
I slept away another day
Days go so slow, oh no, I can't help but be bored
I can't help but be bored
@heart-gutvision7663
This is the type of song that majestic casual would also post