Discography: Love Covers (1996), To the Moon (1998), All I Have (2001), Created to Worship (2001), Effortless (2002), Rise Up (2004), I Have to Believe (2005)
Those Were The Days
Rita Springer Lyrics
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I can remember when the sky was so blue
We played cowboys and Indians and can you catch the moon
Girl-clubs in the tree-house and the boys they had to stay out
Wondering what we were doing up there all afternoon
Those were the days when life was a little simpler
Those were the days we didn't have much to say
Those were the days when we looked so forward to winter
We had geese on the front porch and we had goats in the backyard
Daddy was always bringing home a lost soul to free
It's funny what you remember in a house made of timber
Six hungry wide-eyed mouths to feed
There's no place like home
Oh, we had nothing fancy
Just welfare and community
And stray dogs we loved and buried in the backyard
Oh, there's no place like home
It's a song if there's a melody
Survival, if no harmony
It's a choice to make a symphony out of anything at all
I can remember when the sky was so blue
But growing up, it changes, all the things we have to do
I'm thankful for the memories no matter where they take me
And it's always just a little bittersweet too
Those were the days the sky was so blue
Oh, those were the days that I remember You
Rita Springer's song "Those Were The Days" is a nostalgic and reflective piece that reminisces about the simple joys of childhood. The lyrics depict a time in the singer's life when everything was much simpler and less complicated. She recalls a time spent on a ranch in California with her family, where they played cowboys and Indians, had girl-clubs and tree-houses, and enjoyed the company of geese and goats. The memory of those days brings back a sense of innocence and longing, as she misses those moments of carefree living. Despite the struggles they faced — including having nothing fancy and relying on welfare and community support — the family was grateful for the love they shared and the memories they created.
The song touches on themes of family, gratitude, and the beauty of simplicity. It encourages listeners to cherish the memories they have, no matter how bittersweet they may be, and to find gratitude in the simple things in life. The lyrics are accompanied by a gentle melody that lends to the reflective and emotional nature of the song. Overall, "Those Were The Days" is a beautiful tribute to childhood and the memories that shape us into who we are today.
Line by Line Meaning
I can remember when the sky was so blue
I have fond memories of when the sky was a brilliant shade of blue.
We played cowboys and Indians and can you catch the moon
We enjoyed playing games like cowboys and Indians and trying to catch the moon.
Girl-clubs in the tree-house and the boys they had to stay out
We had exclusive girl clubs in our tree house and told the boys to stay away.
Wondering what we were doing up there all afternoon
People were curious about what we were doing up in the tree house all afternoon.
Those were the days when life was a little simpler
Life was less complicated back then.
Those were the days we didn't have much to say
We didn't have as much to say as we do now.
Those were the days when we looked so forward to winter
We eagerly anticipated winter back then.
And April flowers and the summer rain
We also looked forward to the arrival of April flowers and summer rain.
We had geese on the front porch and we had goats in the backyard
We kept geese on the front porch and goats in the backyard.
Daddy was always bringing home a lost soul to free
Our father often brought home people who were lost and needed help.
It's funny what you remember in a house made of timber
I find it amusing what memories stick with me from living in a wooden house.
Six hungry wide-eyed mouths to feed
There were six of us kids with big appetites that needed feeding.
There's no place like home
There's no place quite like home.
Oh, we had nothing fancy
We didn't have anything too luxurious or fancy growing up.
Just welfare and community
We relied on welfare programs and our community to help us out.
And stray dogs we loved and buried in the backyard
We had a soft spot for stray dogs and would bury them in our backyard.
It's a song if there's a melody
A song requires a melody.
Survival, if no harmony
If there's no harmony, then the song is just survival.
It's a choice to make a symphony out of anything at all
We have the choice to turn anything into a beautiful symphony.
But growing up, it changes, all the things we have to do
Growing up brings changes and new responsibilities.
I'm thankful for the memories no matter where they take me
I'm grateful for all the memories, no matter where they take me emotionally.
And it's always just a little bittersweet too
There's always a hint of sadness mixed in with the happy memories.
Those were the days the sky was so blue
Those were the good old days when the sky was a beautiful blue color.
Oh, those were the days that I remember You
Those were the days that I look back on and remember You (referring to God).
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.