these days
Zac Brown Band Lyrics

The buildings are burning
Houses and homes are being destroyed by fire

In American homes.
This is happening within the United States

And people are running
Individuals are trying to escape from the destruction

From clouds of stone.
There is a sense of danger even from inanimate structures

And houses are churnin'
Homes are in chaos and tumult

With people on the phone.
People are reaching out to loved ones and authorities for help

Oh no!
This is a call of alarm or desperation

These days to live.
Currently, daily existence is challenging and perilous

These days to love.
Amidst the chaos, love is still present and necessary

Many, many people are going to learn
A vast number of individuals are poised to receive a harsh lesson in reality

That war is promising,
The idea of war can sometimes seem appealing or advantageous

But it leaves before we can learn
The consequences and aftermath of war are often catastrophic and inescapable

There are no days to burn.
There is no time to waste on destruction and violence

Oh oh snapper I got the gun clapper???
This line is nonsensical and does not convey any specific meaning

Flyin' bombs. I pour my heart out to the people.
There are explosive weapons in the sky, and the singer is sharing their feelings with others

What's one? But not one-one, nine-eleven.??????
This line refers to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City

This sh*t gotta stop.
The artist expresses a desire for the violence and destruction to come to an end

And these times people dyin' in flocks.
There is a high death toll in these times of crisis

Oh my god! The life we live, broken-hearted and shattered in tears.
This is a lamentation for the pain and suffering experienced in everyday life

Children run from Gomorrah
This line references the Biblical story of Lot and his family fleeing the city of Sodom and Gomorrah before its destruction

Or be turned to salt.
In the aforementioned story, Lot's wife was transformed into a pillar of salt while looking back at the burning city

Pictures of justice
Images to represent the concept of justice

Hung in empty halls.
These images are displayed in spaces that are otherwise barren or vacant

And you know you got to go
There is a sense of duty and urgency

When duty calls.
When there is work to be done or a responsibility to fulfill

And our children will read their names
Future generations will learn the names of those who were lost

In a cold marble wall.
The names of the deceased will be engraved in stone

War is poverty but then hate is more.
This line highlights the destructive nature of war and hate

They say these days bring pain but there's a art to war.
While these times are challenging, there is a certain level of strategy and skill involved in warfare

Acts of hate left so many shattered dreams.
Hateful actions have robbed many people of their hopes and aspirations

9/11 shocked the world with a terrible scene.
The 9/11 terrorist attacks were a horrific and traumatic event for the entire world

Breakin' News Channel 5 I can't believe my eyes.
The artist is witnessing a devastating event unfold on a news program

Disaster strikes and it came outta the skies.
This line suggests that the disaster was unexpected and airborne

They say envy lead to terror, and terror went too far.
This line suggests that envy or jealousy played a role in the terrorist attacks

And to the people who passed, we remember who you are.
Those who died are not forgotten

I've see fire, and I've seen rain.
The artist has witnessed both destruction and rejuvenation

I've seen them sunny days I thought would never end.
There have been moments of happiness and contentment

And I've seen whole a lot of things I could not comprehend,
There have also been experiences that the singer cannot fully understand

But I always thought I'd see you again!
This line suggests that the singer expected to reunite with someone, but that did not come to fruition

I seen what I feel.
The artist has had profound emotions

I feel what is real.
The artist experiences emotions that are authentic and genuine

I believe in the Lord.
The singer has faith in a higher power

As I reach for light,
The singer is searching for enlightenment or hope

I howl in the moonlight
This line could be a poetic reference to expressing oneself or experiencing intense emotions

Sometimes I feel like I am surrounded by bad men.
There is a sense of danger or malice in the artist's surroundings

Better yet an al qaeda fighter, suicider, do-or-die er.
This line contains graphic language and references extremist groups and suicide attacks

Open fire for the higher power in the hour of destruction.????
This line could be interpreted as a call to action or a justification for violent behavior

In a 747 the story is told
The focus shifts to a specific incident or event

A father holds a daughter who will never be grown,
This line suggests that the daughter will die young

never move on, say so long to the prom.
The daughter will never get to grow up and experience milestones or rites of passage

A poor man sits with his wife in his arm
There is a scene of love and tragedy between a couple

Thinkin' if he had the chance, "I'd buy whatever she wants!"
Despite the poverty and hardship, the man still desires to provide for his loved one

And a daughter looks at her father, "When are we goin' home?"
The daughter is anxious to leave the situation and return to a place of safety and comfort

Who knows where the mind goes when fuel is runnin' low?
This line is enigmatic and could reference exhaustion, deprivation, or despair

I suppose they look from the window and scream When they see the sunbeams gleam from the wings of a bad dream.
This line suggests that the people are experiencing a surreal and terrifying nightmare

There are no days to burn.
This line is repeated as a refrain, emphasizing the urgency to work towards peace and a brighter future