Those Were The Days
R / Dido Lyrics
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We will live we will love forever more
We were blind so we were free
We had no care just doubts
We were young love as a weapon days so sharp
It's never enough, never enough
It's never enough, never enough
It's never enough, never enough
We were kids we were friends
We were young we were kids
We were friends we were young
Those were the days those were the days
Those were the days those were the days
Those were the days those were the days
Those were the days those were the days
Those were the days those were the days
Those were the days those were the days
The song "Those Were The Days" by R/Dido reflects on the nostalgia and innocence of youth. The first verse sets the tone by describing a time when the singer and their friends were young and believed they knew everything. They had a sense of immortality, thinking they would live and love forever.
The second verse acknowledges the naivety of their youth, emphasizing that their blindness was actually liberating. They had no worries or concerns, only doubts about what the future held. This highlights the carefree nature of their youthful days.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It's never enough," suggesting a feeling of longing or dissatisfaction. This repetition implies that despite the happiness and freedom they experienced in their youth, it was not sufficient. There is a sense that they yearn for the simplicity and purity of that time, as if it can never be fully recaptured.
The final two verses reiterate the connection between the singer and their friends, emphasizing the bond they shared as they grew up together. This repetition emphasizes the importance and significance of those formative years, invoking a sense of fond reminiscence.
Overall, "Those Were The Days" captures the bittersweet nostalgia for the carefree and innocent days of youth. The song juxtaposes the freedom and joy of that time with a longing for its return, ultimately resonating with listeners who can relate to the fleeting nature of innocence and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
We were kids we'd know it all
When we were young, we believed we had all the knowledge and wisdom.
We will live we will love forever more
We believed that our lives and love would last for eternity.
We were blind so we were free
Our lack of understanding allowed us to live without burdens or limitations.
We had no care just doubts
Although we didn't worry about many things, we constantly questioned ourselves.
We were young love as a weapon days so sharp
In our youth, we used love as a powerful tool, and every day felt intense and impactful.
It's never enough, never enough
No matter what we had, it always seemed insufficient or inadequate.
We were kids we were friends
During our childhood, we were not only young but also great companions.
We were young we were kids
In our youth, we embraced the spirit of being carefree and innocent.
Those were the days those were the days
We look back fondly on that period of time, considering them as the best days.
Those were the days those were the days
We yearn for and cherish the memories and experiences of those past days.
Those were the days those were the days
We acknowledge the time gone by and the significance it holds in our hearts.
Those were the days those were the days
We reflect on the past and recognize the value of those specific moments.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK BASCOMBE, SHANNON PIERCE, SHIMAI SHIFUKU
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@TTT-fd3rg
R+ and It's is track that i miss so much. It's pure Fairhless for me. From my youth. It's Dido that ill waiting so long.
Faithless, Maxi and Dido
Thanks Rollo for this project
@alexbarrancolopez5255
Dido + R plus Perfect👌
@fghbvfgyhujk1451
Nice job making a universally relatable song and make it mostly unrelatable lol
@farhatk6054
I love this
@vicenteapaza6300
The best song ever!!!
@emilreads
This music video is feeling, words, meaning, images, context and music; all distilled and combined in its purest form to move something. Emotions.
@andrewturvill7145
This album is fire!
@thomasvleminckx
As a teenager in 2007, I took a school trip to Barcelona. Very much walked streets like these. I was positively obsessed with Faithless back then, I had their music on repeat on my PSP. Just a few months ago, I came across an old photo on Facebook from that Barcelona trip, which I nostalgically shared with the comment, "those were the days". Yesterday, I first heard this song. I read the title and heard the song, and was instantly reminded of that trip. And that comment I made. Today, I see this video. Barcelona. What the fudge. Has my mental picture manifested itself, or do I need to take my pills again?
@eskent4230
only pills you need to take are the ones stamped with a mitsubishi logo
@thomasvleminckx
@@eskent4230 ...wot?