these days
Nico [3] Lyrics
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I don't do too much talking these days
These days
These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
And all the times I had
A chance to
I don't do too much gambling these days
These days
These days I seem to think about
How all these changes came about my ways
And I wonder if I'd see another
Highway
I had a lover
I don't think I'd risk another these days
These days
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
It's just that I've been losing
So long
La, la, la, la, la
La, la
I've stopped my dreaming
I won't do too much scheming these days
These days
These days I sit on cornerstones
And count the time in quarter tones to ten
Please don't confront me with my failures
I had not forgotten them
The song "These Days" by Nico is a poignant exploration of the emotions of regret, introspection, and missed opportunities. The lyrics describe the singer's state of mind as she reflects on her past experiences, both good and bad. The singer is out walking alone and thinking about the things that she has forgotten to do, all the times she missed her chances to do something she wanted to do. She admits that she doesn't talk much these days, and has stopped her rambling and gambling, perhaps indicating a change in the singer's lifestyle.
The lyrics of "These Days" also touch on the bittersweet memories of past relationships. Nico sings about a former lover, and how she wouldn't risk entering into another relationship these days. She seems hesitant to live the life she has made for herself, possibly because of the disappointment of lost love. The song's final verse speaks to the singer's frustration with her own failures, and how she struggles to reconcile with them. The song is an introspective dive into the psyche of someone dealing with the regrets and failures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been out walking
I've been spending my time walking around outside
I don't do too much talking these days
Recently, I haven't been speaking as much
These days
Currently, in this moment
These days I seem to think a lot
Recently, I have been thinking heavily
About the things that I forgot to do
Regarding the things I failed to do in the past
And all the times I had
All previous opportunities
A chance to
An opportunity for something
I've stopped my rambling
I stopped aimlessly wandering around
I don't do too much gambling these days
I don't take many chances nowadays
These days I seem to think about
Currently, I am contemplating
How all these changes came about my ways
How these transformations happened to me
And I wonder if I'd see another
And I'm curious if I'll encounter another
Highway
Road or path in life
I had a lover
I used to have a significant other
I don't think I'd risk another these days
I'm not inclined to risk another relationship in my present state
And if I seem to be afraid
And if it appears that I am hesitant
To live the life that I have made in song
To live the life that I've depicted in my music
It's just that I've been losing
It's simply because I've been consistently losing
So long
For a long period of time
I've stopped my dreaming
I've ceased thinking optimistically
I won't do too much scheming these days
Currently, I'm not devising many plans
These days I sit on cornerstones
Recently, I've been sitting on corners
And count the time in quarter tones to ten
I count the time in musical measures in order to understand the passage of time
Please don't confront me with my failures
Please refrain from confronting me regarding my past mistakes
I had not forgotten them
I haven't forgotten about them
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jackson Browne
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[Verse 1]
I've been out walking
I don't do too much talking these days
These days
These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
And all the times I had
The chance to
[Verse 2]
I stopped my rambling
I don't do too much gambling these days
These days
These days I seem to think about
How all the changes came about my ways
And I wonder if I'd see another
Highway
[Verse 3]
I had a lover
I don't think I risk another these days
These days
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
It's just that I've been losing
So long
La-la-la-la-la
La-la
[Verse 4]
I'd stopped my dreaming
I won't do too much scheming these days
These days
These days I sit on cornerstones
And count the time in quarter tones to 10
Please don't confront me with my failures
I had not forgotten them
@majavichar
I've been out walking
I don't do too much talking these days
These days
These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
And all the times I had to chance to
I've stopped my rambling
I don't do too much gambling these days
These days
These days I seem to think about
How all these changes came about my ways
And I wonder if I'd see another highway
I had a lover
I don't think I'd risk another these days
These days
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
It's just that I've been losing so long
I've stopped my dreaming
I won't do too much scheming these days
These days
These days I sit on cornerstones
And count the time in quarter tones to 10
Please don't confront me with my failures
I had not forgotten them
@danielrodriguessantos7846
Esses Dias
Eu estive fora caminhando
Eu não sou de muita conversa
Esses dias, esses dias
Esses dias eu pareço pensar bastante
Sobre as coisas que eu esqueci de fazer
E todas as vezes que eu tive a chance de fazer
Eu parei minha divagação
Eu não faço muitas apostas
Esses dias, esses dias
Esses dias eu pareço pensar sobre
Como todas as mudanças vieram nas minhas direções
E eu penso se eu vou encontrar outro caminho
Eu tive um amante
Eu não acho que arriscarei outro
Esses dias, esses dias
E se eu parecer estar com medo
De viver a vida que eu criei na música
É só que eu estive perdido há tanto tempo
La la la la la, la la
Eu parei de sonhar
Eu não vou fazer muitos planos
Esses dias, esses dias
Esses dias eu sento em esquinas de pedra
E conto o tempo em quatro toneladas para dez
Por favor não me confronte com meus fracassos
Eu não me esqueci deles
@Jack-gu4fc
"Don't confront me with my failures, I have not forgotten them" cuts right through me every time
@gordonlightfoot1333
i hear ya
@stargazer6753
Written by Jackson Browne at age 16.
@clarissabeatriz1019
Me too
@ravibalkissoon8851
+Jack If that's not the best line in this song then I'm not sure what is. Gets me every time.
@alexandergrande8310
Jackson Browne
@sidyal
The vocal delivery by Nico gives this song the cutting melancholy that goes straight to my heart and gently caresses it. Perfection.
@superorangeish
The entire arrangement is brilliant..the strings are haunting.🎶
@kurzgd
This song feels like a book you read when you were really young and think about all the time
@sophiabeebeeboo4579
That’s a good way to describe it