these days
Williams Kathryn Lyrics
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I don't do too much talking
These days, these days
These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
And all the times I had the chance to
I don't do too much gambling
These days, these days
These days I seem to think about
How all the changes came about my ways
And I wonder if I'd see another highway
I had a lover, I don't think
I'd risk another these days, these days
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life I have made in song
It's just that I've been losing so long
La la la la la, la la
I've stopped my dreaming
I don't do too much scheming
These days, these days
These days I sit on corner stones
Count the time in quarter tones to ten
Please don't confront me with my failures
I have not forgotten them
In Kathryn Williams' song These Days, the singer reflects on their current state of being and how they have changed over time. The first two lines suggest that the singer prefers to walk alone and is not much of a talker. The repetition of "these days" in the chorus emphasizes how the singer's current behavior differs from the past. The second half of the chorus reveals that the singer spends a lot of time thinking about missed opportunities.
The second verse continues this reflection, with the singer acknowledging that they've stopped gambling and have become more introspective. They contemplate how their life has changed and imagine what could have been. The reference to "another highway" suggests that the singer sees their current path as limited or unfulfilling.
The final verse is particularly poignant, as the singer reflects on their failed romantic relationships and seems resigned to the idea that they won't try again. The line "It's just that I've been losing so long" reveals a sense of defeat and weariness. The final line, "Please don't confront me with my failures, I have not forgotten them," is a plea for acceptance and understanding from others despite their flaws and mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been out walking
Lately, I've been taking long walks to clear my head.
I don't do too much talking
I find myself more silent these days, opting to stay in my thoughts.
These days, these days
These days, things seem different than before.
These days I seem to think a lot
I spend a lot of time thinking about things that have passed me by.
About the things that I forgot to do
I regret the things I failed to do when I had the chance.
And all the times I had the chance to
I missed many opportunities in my life.
I've stopped my rambling
I no longer wander around aimlessly like I used to.
I don't do too much gambling
I don't take risks anymore.
These days, these days
Things have changed, and I'm not the same as before.
These days I seem to think about
I spend a lot of time pondering about how things have changed.
How all the changes came about my ways
I try to understand how the changes I've experienced came about.
And I wonder if I'd see another highway
I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to take a different path in life.
I had a lover, I don't think
I used to have someone special in my life, but I'm not sure I'd risk having one again.
I'd risk another these days, these days
I don't think I'm ready to take the risks that come with love anymore.
And if I seem to be afraid
If I come off as fearful, it's because I am.
To live the life I have made in song
I'm afraid to live the life that I've created for myself through my art.
It's just that I've been losing so long
I've been on a losing streak for so long that it's hard to imagine winning.
La la la la la, la la
A short musical interlude.
I've stopped my dreaming
I don't daydream anymore like I used to.
I don't do too much scheming
I don't plan and plot like I once did.
These days, these days
The present feels different than the past.
These days I sit on corner stones
Nowadays, I find myself sitting alone, contemplating life.
Count the time in quarter tones to ten
I count time by the minutes, hoping to move forward slowly but surely.
Please don't confront me with my failures
I don't want anyone to remind me of my past mistakes.
I have not forgotten them
I still remember my failures even if I don't want to.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jackson Browne
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