These Days are Numbered
The Head and the Heart Lyrics


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There's always hope
Hope in death
It brands these bonds
Refines the rest
But these days are numbered
This life absolute
I need this faith to keep me walkin'
To keep me alive

Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please take me home
Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm

We must strive to be
Be like the moon
To be kind
Distracted by its tune
'Cause these days are numbered
This life absolute
We all complain if it rains or it shines
But we're never mad at the moon

Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm



Oh darlin', sweet darlin'
Won't you please take me home

Overall Meaning

The Head and the Heart's song "These Days are Numbered" seems to be contemplating mortality and the ephemeral nature of life, urging listeners to cherish each moment and find meaning in their existence. The opening lines suggest that even in death, there is hope and the prospect of something beyond. The reference to branding and refining the bonds hints at a transformative power of death to change our perspective on life and relationships. The central message of the song, however, is that we must embrace the present and have faith to make it through.


The repeated refrain, "these days are numbered, this life absolute," drives home the idea that time is precious, and we should not take it for granted. The call to be like the moon, kind and distracted by its tune, suggests that we should find joy in simple pleasures and treat each other with compassion and empathy. The closing lines, "Oh darlin', oh darlin'/ Won't you please keep me warm/ Oh darlin', sweet darlin'/ Won't you please take me home," evoke a sense of longing and vulnerability, echoing the human desire for connection and safety.


Overall, The Head and the Heart's "These Days are Numbered" is a poignant meditation on the fragility and beauty of life, encouraging us to cherish each moment and appreciate the people around us.


Line by Line Meaning

There's always hope
No matter what happens in life, there is always a reason to remain optimistic.


Hope in death
Even in death, hope can be found in the belief that the afterlife is a better place.


It brands these bonds
The experience of hope leaves a lasting impression on the connections we make with others.


Refines the rest
Hope brings clarity to everything else in life and makes it more meaningful.


But these days are numbered
Despite the positive outlook, the reality is that life is finite and temporary.


This life absolute
We only have one life to live, so we should make the most of it.


I need this faith to keep me walkin'
Believing in the power of hope and optimism helps to keep us alive and moving forward.


To keep me alive
Hope gives us the will to live and persevere even in the face of adversity.


Oh darlin', oh darlin'
The artist addresses their loved one affectionately.


Won't you please take me home
The artist is seeking comfort and security from their loved one.


Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
The singer continues to express their affection for their loved one.


Won't you please keep me warm
The artist wants their loved one to provide emotional warmth and support.


We must strive to be
We should work hard to become the best versions of ourselves.


Be like the moon
The moon is a symbol of consistency and unwavering presence, and we should strive to embody these qualities.


To be kind
One of the most important qualities to cultivate is kindness.


Distracted by its tune
The beauty and majesty of the moon can captivate us and inspire us to be better people.


'Cause these days are numbered
Just as the moon's phases are numbered, our time in life is also limited.


We all complain if it rains or it shines
We tend to focus on trivial things and complain about them, even though they pale in comparison to the larger picture.


But we're never mad at the moon
Despite the ups and downs of life, we are always in awe of the beauty and power of nature.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARITY ROSE THIENLEN, CHRIS ZASCHE, JONATHAN RUSSELL, JOSIAH JOHNSON, KENNY HENSLEY, TYLER WILLIAMS

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Be U Til Full

There's always hope
Hope in death
It brands these bonds
Refines the rest
Cuz these days are numbered
This life absolute
I need this faith to keep me walkin'
To keep me alive
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please take me home
Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm
We must strive to be
Be like the moon
To be kind
Distracted by its tune
'Cause these days are numbered
This life absolute
We all complain if it rains or it shines
But we're never mad at the moon
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm
Oh darlin', sweet darlin'
Won't you please take me home



DEBABRATA DEY

There's always hope
Hope in death
It brands these bonds
Refines the rest
But these days are numbered
This life absolute
I need this faith to keep me walkin'
To keep me alive

Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please take me home
Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm

We must strive to be
Be like the moon
To be kind
Distracted by its tune
'Cause these days are numbered
This life absolute
We all complain if it rains or it shines
But we're never mad at the moon

Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm
Oh darlin', sweet darlin'
Won't you please take me home



All comments from YouTube:

Be U Til Full

There's always hope
Hope in death
It brands these bonds
Refines the rest
Cuz these days are numbered
This life absolute
I need this faith to keep me walkin'
To keep me alive
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please take me home
Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm
We must strive to be
Be like the moon
To be kind
Distracted by its tune
'Cause these days are numbered
This life absolute
We all complain if it rains or it shines
But we're never mad at the moon
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm
Oh darlin', sweet darlin'
Won't you please take me home

Dan Sampson

Your voice is so amazing. It literally puts me into a trance.

DEBABRATA DEY

There's always hope
Hope in death
It brands these bonds
Refines the rest
But these days are numbered
This life absolute
I need this faith to keep me walkin'
To keep me alive

Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please take me home
Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm

We must strive to be
Be like the moon
To be kind
Distracted by its tune
'Cause these days are numbered
This life absolute
We all complain if it rains or it shines
But we're never mad at the moon

Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Won't you please keep me warm
Oh darlin', sweet darlin'
Won't you please take me home

Bethany J.Mills

"we all complain if it rains, or it shines, but we're never mad at the moon. ♥️

nanaki1990

Always see good 😊

Matthew Leavens

Best line 😊

Jason Servicetech

Antares eat your heart out. This is what real music is. Words and music written by humans that still feel the awesome violence and the beautiful agony of life and who can articulate it without the need for a lyric generator or an Autotune to perform it.

D'Aviance Cuffee

such a good song 💜👌😍 love it

hanselthecaretaker

This would be surreal to hear performed at Red Rocks.

cindy salvesen

Singing this to my sweet Savior

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