Yore Days
The Apples in Stereo Lyrics

Life, your days
This line is a reminder that life is constantly moving forward, and that no matter what happens, time will always continue to pass.

are never gonna let you stay
The passage of time will always force us to keep moving forward, and we will never be able to stay in one moment or place forever.

sunken into the same place
This line suggests that sometimes we can feel stuck or trapped in a routine or situation that we may not be happy with.

it's not how you want to be
This line reinforces the idea that feeling trapped or static is not what we truly desire, and that we should strive to create the life we truly want to live.

A day will come
This line hints at the inevitability of change and evolution, and suggests that there may be a day when we finally feel ready to make a big change or move on from something that no longer serves us.

when all you want to do is run
This line illustrates the deep desire many of us have to escape from our current reality and explore new possibilities for ourselves.

press on your heart with your thumbs
This line is a metaphor for feeling anxious, nervous, or unsure about taking a big step or making a change. It suggests that we may need to muster up some courage in order to move forward.

leaving nothing in its place
This line implies that making a big change or taking a risk can be scary, but ultimately it can lead to growth and transformation.

Look on the page
This line introduces a new metaphor: that of a book or story where we can see other people's experiences and journeys reflected back to us, allowing us to learn from them or gain new insights.

where everybody wrote their names
This line suggests that we are all authors of our own stories, and that we have the power to shape our destiny and create the life we want to live.

all of the lines are the same
This line points out that many of us follow a similar path or template for life, and that we may feel pressured to conform to certain norms or expectations in order to fit in or be successful.

is that what you want to be?
This line is a call to question whether we truly want to follow the status quo, or whether we want to forge our own path and create something unique and meaningful for ourselves.

There's the space
This line serves as a transition back to the original metaphor of the book or story, suggesting that there are countless different paths we can take in life, and that we don't have to follow a pre-written script.

where they've blackened out all the names
This line suggests that we may need to challenge or reject certain societal expectations or norms in order to find our true selves and live authentically.

cut out the words that you said
This line points out that sometimes others may try to erase or invalidate our voices or experiences, but that we are the only ones who truly know our own truth.

leaving nothing in its place
This line adds emphasis to the idea that making a big change or challenging the norm can be uncomfortable or difficult, but ultimately it can be liberating and empowering.

What are you thinking?
This line is a direct question, asking the listener to reflect on their own thoughts and feelings in the context of the song's themes.

you're not out of time
This line offers reassurance to the listener, suggesting that it's never too late to make a change or pursue a dream, and that there is always time to start something new.