Days Away
Pentimento Lyrics


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It's been years with the hope kept close to my chest
That what I'll get will be better than what I have.
So I'll stay inside and try to sleep my days away.

I've been spending a long time looking down
Trying to figure out exactly who I am.

I can't believe everything that I let myself believe.

I have crumbled in ways that I hate to admit.
But I'm rebuilding myself one piece at a time.

I've been spending a long time looking down
Trying to figure out exactly who I am.

I can't believe everything that I let myself believe.





I'll sleep my days away instead.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pentimento's song Days Away offer an introspective view on the struggles of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The duration of the song is a contemplative reflection of life itself, with its quiet and hazy melody that is both melancholy and comforting at the same time. The first lines introduce the concept of hope as something we cling to, in the anticipation of something better. It represents the existence of a distant future, a place where things could be more favorable for us. It suggests that life may not be perfect right now, but we hold onto the promise of something better in our hearts. However, as we listen further, we can sense the resignation in the voice of the singer, who chooses to stay indoors and sleep away the days, instead of actively pursuing the aforementioned better life. The lines "I've been spending a long time looking down, Trying to figure out exactly who I am" state the singer's struggle with identity, a sense of not knowing what they stand for or what they truly believe in. We all go through phases where we analyze our actions and choices, trying to make sense of our existence. The lines "I can't believe everything that I let myself believe" echo this thought process, highlighting the point that sometimes we deceive ourselves into believing things that may not necessarily be true.


The chorus reveals the singer's vulnerability and honesty about their shortcomings. "I have crumbled in ways that I hate to admit, But I'm rebuilding myself one piece at a time" presents the singer as a work in progress, displaying a hopeful tone that allows for redemption and healing. The lines, "I'll sleep my days away instead" describe escapism, a hopelessness that comes when one is exhausted from trying to figure out life. The song does not have a definitive conclusion, but it ends in this thought-provoking note, leaving room for the listeners to draw their interpretations.


* Pentimento is an American punk rock band that was active from 2011 to 2016.
* Days Away was released in 2013, on Pentimento's self-titled album.
* The song was produced by Paul Leavitt, known for his work with All Time Low and The Dangerous Summer.
* The lyrics of the song were written by Michael Hansen, who was the lead vocalist of Pentimento.
* Days Away received critical acclaim, and it was cited as one of the standout tracks of the album.
* Pentimento toured extensively in support of their self-titled album, playing more than 140 shows across the US and Canada.
* The band's music is often characterized as emo, with influences ranging from The Get Up Kids to Brand New.
* The band's name Pentimento comes from the Italian word meaning "repentance."
* Days Away has been covered by several musicians, including Brock Landers and Jake Kalmink from The Lippies.
* Unfortunately, Pentimento announced their breakup in 2016, citing personal reasons for their decision.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for Days Away by Pentimento are not available at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been years with the hope kept close to my chest
I have been holding onto hope for years, believing that what I will receive will be better than what I have now.


That what I'll get will be better than what I have.
I believe that what I will receive in the future will be better than what I have now.


So I'll stay inside and try to sleep my days away.
I will stay indoors and attempt to pass my time sleeping.


I've been spending a long time looking down
I have spent a considerable amount of time focusing on myself and my own problems.


Trying to figure out exactly who I am.
I have been trying to determine my true identity.


I can't believe everything that I let myself believe.
I cannot fathom that I believed everything that I did.


I have crumbled in ways that I hate to admit.
I have fallen apart in ways that I am reluctant to acknowledge.


But I'm rebuilding myself one piece at a time.
I am reconstructing myself gradually, one piece at a time.


I'll sleep my days away instead.
Rather than confronting my problems, I will simply sleep my days away.




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Comments from YouTube:

@BurritosAndNFG

totally underrated band

@MrGrapejello

This band kicks ass!!

@sabdawgc6788

I found one song back in 2013 and I forgot about this band and I'm listening to this more and more and I'm hella down

@diegodalowk3650

How about 2020

@umarahmad5119

This should be played in mtv

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