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Those Were the Days
The Moscow Circus Lyrics
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Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
The Moscow Circus's song "Those Were The Days" is an ode to the past, a reminisce of days gone by, of youth and naivety. The song pays tribute to a time when a great dream was all that was needed to take on the world. The lyrics paint a picture of a time spent in a tavern with friends, where they would raise a glass, laugh and dream of all the great things they would do. The chorus can't help but reference the title of the song, as they reminisce on the endless possibilities of that time, believing that they would never end.
As the song progresses, it's as if the weight of the world has descended upon the singers, and they've lost their starry-eyed view of life. The busy years have flown by, and they've sacrificed their dreams along the way. Yet, there's a sense of comfort in the fact that if they were to see each other, they would still smile and remember the good old days.
Towards the end of the song, the singer stands before the tavern, and nothing seems to be the same anymore. The reflection in the glass shows a lonely woman, and it's a sobering thought. But just as she reflects on the past, familiar laughter fills the air, and an old friend enters. It's a bittersweet moment, as they both acknowledge that they've aged but still hold on to the dreams of their youth.
Overall, "Those Were The Days" is a nostalgic ode to youth, dreams, and the passage of time. It highlights the idea that even as we grow older, much of who we were remains the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Back in the day, there existed a cozy bar which we frequented
Where we used to raise a glass or two
We would often lift our glasses and toast to the good times
Remember how we laughed away the hours
We would spend hours laughing and enjoying each other's company
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
We had big dreams and aspirations for our future
Those were the days my friend
Those days were special and unforgettable, my dear friend
We thought they'd never end
We assumed that those happy times would last forever
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We would dance and sing endlessly, never wanting the fun to stop
We'd live the life we choose
We had the freedom to live the life we desired
We'd fight and never lose
We were strong and persistent and we would never give up in a fight
For we were young and sure to have our way
We were young, full of confidence and convinced that we could accomplish anything
La la la la
Singing joyful and nostalgic sounds to represent the memories of those days
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Those days were truly blissful, and they will always remain in our hearts
Then the busy years went rushing by us
Time flew by, and we got so caught up in our lives
We lost our starry notions on the way
We lost the idealistic thoughts we had about life along the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
If fate ever brought us back to that bar again
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
We'd share a smile and reminisce about the good times we had there before
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
As if fate answered my wish, I found myself in front of that beloved bar once again
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
Things changed, and it didn't feel like the same place anymore
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
As I looked at my reflection in the glass, it felt unfamiliar
Was that lonely woman really me
I was surprised to find myself feeling alone and isolated, and I wondered how I had changed
Through the door there came familiar laughter
Suddenly, I heard the sounds of laughter and realized it was from familiar faces
I saw your face and heard you call my name
I saw my old friend and felt delighted to be reunited with them once again
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
Although we have aged, we haven't gained any more wisdom
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Our dreams and aspirations from those days haven't changed, and we still cling to them
La la la la
Singing joyful and nostalgic sounds to represent the memories of those days
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
The happy memories of the past will always remain and be cherished
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