After winning Soapstar Superstar, he was offered many recording contracts who wanted him to release an album of cover songs which he didn't want to pursue. Later in 2006, he left Coronation Street to start working on his music career, which was his main passion.
In 2007, he released his debut single "Coming Down" which came from his debut album "Neon".
These Days
Richard Fleeshman Lyrics
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I'd always escaped it before
I fell in the swell of affection
But I don't wanna sink anymore
You're burning me down like fire
The rope getting tighter each breathe that I take
Watching the days getting longer
Now I'm fighting, oh, a feeling
That is twisting on the inside
I tried running, tried resisting
But it's got a hold on me this time
If I don't stand a chance then let me down easy
I don't wanna fall from this high
These days are the days
I was always afraid would arrive
Oh 'cause I, I've had my share of temptation
But always left love to one side
Never was part of the picture
Well that's why it's hurting to hide
My secret dependence upon you
If you would have know where to look on my face
I couldn't get out if I had to
I'm ? this place and
Now I'm fighting, oh, a feeling
That is twisting on the inside
I tried running, tried resisting
But it's got a hold on me this time
If I don't stand a chance then let me down easy
I don't wanna fall from this high
These days are the days
I was always afraid would arrive
Oh, not sure if it's pleasure or pain
This changing emotion I'm in
Yeah, into the unknown I'm heading
Sent away
'Cause I'm fighting, oh, a feeling
That is twisting on the inside
I tried running, tried resisting
But it's got a hold on me this time
If I don't stand a chance then let me down easy
I don't wanna fall from this high
These days are the days
I was, well, always afraid would arrive
The lyrics of "These Days" by Richard Fleeshman delve into the struggle of the singer against his emotions, as he admits to being blind to the forthcoming heartbreak. The first verse outlines his past experience of avoiding such situations, but he has now fallen in love and fears drowning in the depth of his affections. He describes how the love interest is burning him with passion, and he feels confined and trapped in a relationship with her. The second verse describes how this love was unexpected, and the singer seems to have been unaware of his dependence on her. He feels the pain of keeping his feelings hidden but cannot escape them.
The chorus of the song emphasizes his feeling that he is out of control and helpless. He pleads with the lover to let him down gently, fearing the hard fall from the high of love. He admits that these days are the ones he always feared would arrive, indicating that he knew he was susceptible to love, but he did not want to confront his emotions. The final verse indicates that the singer is confused about his feelings, and he is not sure whether they bring him pleasure or pain. He admits that he is heading into the unknown, having been sent away from his comfort zone, and this seems to terrify him.
Line by Line Meaning
I was blind, I should've known what was coming
Despite seeing that something was wrong, I chose not to acknowledge it, leading to my downfall.
I'd always escaped it before
I've successfully avoided this situation in the past.
I fell in the swell of affection
I got caught up in the rush of emotions that come with falling in love.
But I don't wanna sink anymore
I'm tired of feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
You're burning me down like fire
You're consuming me with your intensity.
The rope getting tighter each breathe that I take
I feel like I'm being suffocated and losing control.
Watching the days getting longer
I'm becoming more aware of the time passing as I struggle to cope.
Wasting away
My situation is draining me.
Now I'm fighting, oh, a feeling
I'm battling with emotions that I can't control.
That is twisting on the inside
I feel like I'm being pulled in different directions, causing emotional turmoil.
I tried running, tried resisting
I attempted to avoid my feelings.
But it's got a hold on me this time
Despite my efforts, I'm unable to escape my emotions.
If I don't stand a chance then let me down easy
If things aren't going to work out, please be gentle.
I don't wanna fall from this high
I don't want to experience the pain that comes with falling from such an intense emotional state.
These days are the days
This period in my life is significant.
I was always afraid would arrive
I've been anticipating this situation for a while and it's something I never wanted to experience.
Oh 'cause I, I've had my share of temptation
I've been tempted by love before.
But always left love to one side
I've avoided love in the past.
Never was part of the picture
Love wasn't a priority for me.
Well that's why it's hurting to hide
It's painful to keep my true feelings hidden.
My secret dependence upon you
I'm reliant on you in ways that I haven't shared.
If you would have know where to look on my face
My emotions are written on my face if you know where to look.
I couldn't get out if I had to
I feel trapped in this situation.
I'm ? this place and
I'm struggling to find my way.
Oh, not sure if it's pleasure or pain
I'm unsure if my emotions are positive or negative.
This changing emotion I'm in
I feel like my emotions are constantly shifting.
Yeah, into the unknown I'm heading
I don't know what the outcome of this situation will be.
Sent away
I'm feeling isolated and alone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW PRIME, RICHARD FLEESHMAN
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