Glory Days
Shane Torrel Lyrics
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And I ain't got nothing to say
I come home in the morning
I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing but tired
Man I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Message keeps getting clearer
Radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I check my look in the mirror
I want to change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man I ain't getting nowhere
I'm just living in a dump like this
There's something happening somewhere
Baby I just know that there is
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You sit around getting older
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
Come on baby this laugh's on me
Stay on the streets of this town
And they'll be carving you up alright
They say you gotta stay hungry
Hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction
Come on now baby gimme just one look
You can't start a fire sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Hey baby...
The lyrics of Shane Torrel's song "Glory Days" talks about the feeling of being stuck in a rut, and the desire to break free from it. The singer describes going through the motions of everyday life, feeling bored and tired with himself. He acknowledges that he needs a spark, something to ignite his passion and creativity. He looks to find change in his appearance, hoping it will bring a change in his circumstances. However, despite his efforts, he feels like he is going nowhere. The singer also talks about the fear of getting older and becoming irrelevant. He yearns for excitement and love.
The chorus, "You can't start a fire without a spark, this gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark" suggests that change and progress can only come with a spark of inspiration. The gun metaphor portrays the determination and readiness to fight for what one desires. The song's message is to push through the dullness of everyday life and strive for a more fulfilling existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up in the evening
I wake up in the evening.
And I ain't got nothing to say
I don't have anything to talk about.
I come home in the morning
I return home in the morning.
I go to bed feeling the same way
I feel the same way when I go to bed.
I ain't nothing but tired
I am exhausted.
Man I'm just tired and bored with myself
I'm drained and disinterested in myself.
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
I need a little assistance.
You can't start a fire
You can't ignite flames.
You can't start a fire without a spark
A spark is required to ignite a fire.
This gun's for hire
This weapon is available for use.
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the dark.
Message keeps getting clearer
The message is becoming more apparent.
Radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I'm walking around the place listening to the radio.
I check my look in the mirror
I examine my appearance in the mirror.
I want to change my clothes, my hair, my face
I want to alter my clothes, hair, and face.
Man I ain't getting nowhere
I'm not getting anywhere.
I'm just living in a dump like this
I'm living in a dump like this.
There's something happening somewhere
Something is happening somewhere.
Baby I just know that there is
I just know there is.
You sit around getting older
You become older while sitting around.
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
There's a joke somewhere, and it's on me.
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
I'll release this burden off my shoulders.
Come on baby this laugh's on me
I'm okay with being the subject of a joke.
Stay on the streets of this town
Stay on the streets of this town.
And they'll be carving you up alright
They will butcher you very well.
They say you gotta stay hungry
They urge you to remain hungry.
Hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
I'm almost starving tonight.
I'm dying for some action
I'm desperate for some action.
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I'm fed up with sitting and writing this book.
I need a love reaction
I require a loving response.
Come on now baby gimme just one look
Please give me a quick glance.
You can't start a fire sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
You can't ignite flames by sitting around crying over a broken heart.
This gun's for hire
This weapon is available for use.
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the dark.
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
You can't ignite flames if you're worried about your tiny world falling apart.
This gun's for hire
This weapon is available for use.
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the dark.
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the dark.
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the dark.
Hey baby...
Hey baby...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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