Where Has The Day Gone
Sweet Water Lyrics
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It's not the first time I've ever felt that way
My shades are drawn
And outside it's raining
The summer's over today
Leaves fall and let me know
A part of me is dying
If I was younger, I'd be outside, running
Days like this seem out of time
Rooms are empty, and so am I
I'm sad and I don't know why
So I lay back on the couch
Turn the TV on, let the phone ring
There's nobody I want to talk to, anyway
When your day's gone
And your faith's gone
And there's no more where that came from
When your day's gone
And your money's gone
And there's no more where you stole that from
Day's gone
Where has the time gone?
Lost somewhere along the way
Day's gone
Where has the time gone?
Yeah, I lost my way
I turn on every light in every room
But I can't seem to cut through the dark and empty spaces in my heart
Morning falls into noon, the light is fading
I think I'll go to bed and try again, tomorrow
And your faith's gone
And there's no more where that came from
When your day's gone
And your money's gone
And there's no more where you stole that from
Day's gone
Where has the time gone?
Lost somewhere along the way
Day's gone
Where has the time gone?
I think I lost, I lost my way
I lost my way
I lost my way
I lost my way
My way
My way
Leave a light on for me
Tell me, where has the day gone?
I think I lost my, I lost my way
I lost my way
I lost my way
I lost my way
The song "Where Has The Day Gone" by Sweet Water explores the feeling of loss and the struggle to find a purpose in life. The opening lines indicate a sense of loneliness and isolation as the singer wakes up cold and draws the shades to a rainy day. The leaves falling and dying serve as a metaphor for a part of the singer's own self dying as they reflect on their life. The day is described as "out of time", and the emptiness of the rooms emphasizing the internal emptiness felt by the singer.
The chorus of the song then transitions into a reflection on the loss of faith and money, suggesting that the singer is struggling with not only emotional but also financial issues. The repetition of "where has the time gone?" highlights the passing of time and the singer's feeling of being lost in this endless cycle. The line "I lost my way" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the sense of being lost and unsure of where to go next.
Overall, the song suggests a struggle with depression and feeling lost in one's life. The lyrics convey a powerful message about the importance of staying connected to loved ones and finding purpose in life to combat these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up cold
I started off the day feeling unmotivated and down.
It's not the first time I've ever felt that way
I've been in this state of mind before.
My shades are drawn
I'm shutting out the world and isolating myself.
And outside it's raining
The gloomy weather fits my mood.
The summer's over today
A season of warmth, sunshine, and joy is officially behind us.
Leaves fall and let me know
The natural world is transitioning, and so am I.
A part of me is dying
I'm experiencing a sense of loss and uncertainty about the future.
If I was younger, I'd be outside, running
In the past, I'd cope with my problems by being active and energetic.
Days like this seem out of time
I feel disoriented and disconnected from my usual routine.
Rooms are empty, and so am I
I'm surrounded by physical and emotional emptiness.
I'm sad and I don't know why
Despite my efforts to shake off my gloominess, I can't pinpoint the root of my sadness.
So I lay back on the couch
I give up on trying to be productive or positive and surrender to my mood.
Turn the TV on, let the phone ring
I distract myself with mindless entertainment and avoid engaging with others.
There's nobody I want to talk to, anyway
I feel disconnected and detached from the people around me.
When your day's gone
By the end of the day, I feel drained and unfulfilled.
And your faith's gone
I've lost trust and confidence in myself and the world around me.
And there's no more where that came from
I've spent all my energy, resources, and optimism.
And your money's gone
Not only am I depleted emotionally, but I'm also struggling with financial hardship.
And there's no more where you stole that from
I feel guilty and ashamed of how I've handled my finances.
Where has the time gone?
I'm struggling to keep track of my life and feel like the world is moving too fast.
Lost somewhere along the way
I feel like my life is adrift and I don't have a clear sense of purpose or direction.
Yeah, I lost my way
I'm not only lost in the moment but also lost in life overall.
I turn on every light in every room
I try to fill my life with light and positivity, but it doesn't work.
But I can't seem to cut through the dark and empty spaces in my heart
I'm struggling to find meaning or joy in my life, no matter how hard I try.
Morning falls into noon, the light is fading
Time keeps moving forward, but I'm still stuck in my gloomy mood.
I think I'll go to bed and try again, tomorrow
I give up on today and hold onto the hope that tomorrow will be a better day.
Leave a light on for me
I'm seeking comfort and connection from someone or something that's not available.
Tell me, where has the day gone?
I'm struggling to make sense of the rapid passage of time and the meaning of my life.
I lost my way
Ultimately, I'm grappling with a sense of profound disorientation and uncertainty.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM C CZEISLER, DUDLEY JR. TAFT, PAUL KEHOE UHLIR, R. COLE PETERSON, RICHARD LOUIS ALBRECHT
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