These Days
The Black Keys/Musicfire.in Lyrics

My hand to God, I didn't mean to
I'm confessing that I did something wrong unintentionally

After all, look what we've been through
Despite our history, I didn't purposefully cause harm

Men come in different shades
People are unique and diverse with their own qualities

That's how we're made
Individuality is a part of human nature

The little house on Ellis Drive
I have a fond memory of a specific place

Is where I felt most alive
That place made me feel alive

The oak tree covered that old Ford
There was a certain spot where an oak tree shaded an old car

I miss it Lord
I miss that place and time, and possibly want to return

These blood red eyes
I have bloodshot eyes from exhaustion, possibly from emotional pain or regret

Don't see so good
I'm physically strained and may not be thinking clearly

But what's worse is if they could?
If my vision improved, would I even want to see the reality of my situation?

Would I change my ways?
If given the chance, would I make better choices?

Wasted times and broken dreams
I have regrets about my past and unresolved aspirations

Violent colors so obscene
My memories are vivid, but painful and disturbing

It's all I see these days
I can't escape my past and it's affecting me in the present

Watch what you say, the devil is listenin'
Be careful what you confess or reveal because it may have consequences

He's got ears that you wouldn't believe
The devil is omnipresent and may hear things you don't expect

And brother once you go to him
If you make a deal with the devil or give into temptation, there's no turning back

It's your soul you can never, never, never retrieve
If you succumb to sin, you may lose your soul forever