These Are The Days Of Our Lives
Queen George Michael & Lisa Stansfield Lyrics

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Sometimes I get to feelin'
I was back in the old days - long ago
When we were kids, when we were young
Things seemed so perfect - you know ?
The days were endless, we were crazy - we were young
The sun was always shinin' - we just lived for fun
Sometimes it seems like lately - I just don't know
The rest of my life's been - just a show

Those were the days of our lives
The bad things in life were so few
Those days are all gone now but one thing is true
When I look and I find I still love you
You can't turn back the clock, you can't turn back the tide
Ain't that a shame ?
Ooh, I'd like to go back one time on a roller coaster ride
When life was just a game
No use in sitting and thinkin' on what you did
When you can lay back and enjoy it through your kids
Sometimes it seems like lately - I just don't know
Better sit back and go - with the flow
'Cos these are the days of our lives
They've flown in the swiftness of time
These days are all gone now but some things remain
When I look and I find - no change
Those were the days of our lives yeah
The bad things in life were so few
Those days are all gone now but one thing's still true

When I look and I find, I still love you
I still love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "These Are the Days of Our Lives" by Queen and featuring George Michael and Lisa Stansfield, suggest nostalgia for the past and how things used to be. The lyrics start by indicating a sense of reminiscing about childhood, a time where life was simpler and full of dreams and possibilities. The days were happy and innocent, with endless fun and adventure. The reference to "When life was just a game" captures the carefree nature of youth and how life felt like an adventure.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that these days are gone, and life has become complicated, and time has passed too fast. The line "the bad things in life were so few" is a reflection of how life has changed, and difficulties have taken over. Despite these changes, the chorus declares happiness as a constant and important feature of life. The singer talks about wanting to go back in time to enjoy the simpler days but acknowledges that that is a fantasy.

The last verse suggests that these days are still around, though hard to find. They may not be the carefree days of youth, but they hold an enduring love that transcends time. The song’s final declaration of love is a reflection of the power of love to transcend time, a force that can hold on to those memories and feelings. The song is a reminder to cherish the moments and live in the present, as these are the days of our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I get to feelin'
Sometimes I start to feel

I was back in the old days - long ago
As if I was transported back to the good old days

When we were kids, when we were young
Back when we were children and carefree

Things seemed so perfect - you know ?
Everything appeared to be flawless

The days were endless, we were crazy - we were young
The days felt infinite and we acted foolishly as young people do

The sun was always shinin' - we just lived for fun
The weather was always nice and all we cared about was having a good time

Sometimes it seems like lately - I just don't know
Sometimes I feel uncertain about the recent past

The rest of my life's been - just a show
The remainder of my life has felt phony or insincere

Those were the days of our lives
Those were the times we were living in

The bad things in life were so few
There were only a handful of negative experiences

Those days are all gone now but one thing is true
Those times have passed, but there is one thing that has not changed

When I look and I find I still love you
When I reflect, I realize I still have deep affection for you

You can't turn back the clock, you can't turn back the tide
It is impossible to reverse the passage of time or the course of events

Ain't that a shame ?
Isn't that sad or unfortunate?

Ooh, I'd like to go back one time on a roller coaster ride
Oh, how I would enjoy reliving past adventures

When life was just a game
When life felt carefree and casual

No use in sitting and thinkin' on what you did
There is no point in dwelling on past actions

When you can lay back and enjoy it through your kids
You can instead relax and appreciate it through your children

Sometimes it seems like lately - I just don't know
Sometimes I feel unsure about recent events

Better sit back and go - with the flow
It is better to just relax and allow events to unfold

'Cos these are the days of our lives
Because these are the times we are currently existing in

They've flown in the swiftness of time
They have moved quickly as time does

These days are all gone now but some things remain
Those times have passed, but some things have stayed the same

When I look and I find - no change
When I look, I notice no alteration

Those were the days of our lives yeah
Those were the times we were living in, yes

The bad things in life were so few
There were hardly any negative experiences

Those days are all gone now but one thing's still true
Those times are in the past, but one thing has remained constant

When I look and I find, I still love you
When I reflect, I realize I still have deep affection for you

I still love you
I continue to hold love for you

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON, ROGER TAYLOR

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