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These Days Lyrics

by Rudimental

Lyricist: Matt Combes, James Burnell, Amir Lamar, Kesaiah Scales, Jordan Alexander

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These Days Lyrics

I know you moved onto someone new Hope life is beautiful You were the light for me to find my truth I just wanna say, thank you Leaving to find my soul Told her I had to go And I know it ain't pretty When our hearts get broke Too young to feel this old Watching us both turn cold Oh, I know it ain't pretty When two hearts get broke Yeah, I know it ain't pretty When two hearts get broke I hope someday We'll sit down together And laugh with each other About these days, these days All our troubles We'll lay to rest And we'll wish we could come back to these days These days These days, these days These days, these days Three years of ups and downs Nothing to show for it now And I know it ain't pretty when the fire burns out Calling me when I'm drunk remind me of what I've done And I know it ain't pretty when you're trying to move on, yeah I hope someday We'll sit down together And laugh with each other About these days, these days All our troubles We'll lay to rest And we'll wish we could come back to these days, these days Oh I know, I know Oh I know, I know Oh I know, I know These days, these days Oh I know, I know Oh I know, I know Oh I know, I know To these days, these days Cigarettes in the ash tray Reminiscing on those past days I thought you didn't know my last name But that changed And I travelled around the world Think where you living at now? I heard you moved to Austin Got an apartment and settled down And every once in a while I start texting Write a paragraph But then I delete the message Think 'bout you like a past time I could cry you a river Get you baptised or I wasn't ready to act right Used to always think I'd get you back, right They say that things fall apart We were gonna move to Brooklyn You were gonna study Art Love is just a tool To remind who we are And that we are not alone When we're walking in the dark I hope someday We'll sit down together And laugh with each other About these days, these days All our troubles We'll lay to rest And we'll wish we could come back to these days, these days We'll wish we could come back to these days, these days

Meaning of These Days

“These Days” by Rudimental is a melancholic reflection on a lost love and the painful process of moving beyond it, framed as a wistful yearning for simpler times. The core theme revolves around accepting the inevitable end of a significant relationship – one that initially illuminated the singer’s life but ultimately crumbled under the weight of youthful heartbreak and unresolved emotions. Through vivid imagery, the song paints a picture of two individuals grappling with the uncomfortable reality of their broken connection; the repetition of “I know it ain't pretty” underscores the raw vulnerability and lingering pain associated with witnessing someone you love move on. The lyrics detail fragmented memories – from a shared past in Brooklyn to the recipient’s relocation to Austin – highlighting the distance, both physical and emotional, that has grown between them. The song isn’t simply about regret; there's an underlying hope for reconciliation, expressed repeatedly in the plea to “sit down together and laugh with each other about these days.” This suggests a desire to reclaim positive memories and find closure rather than dwelling solely on the sadness. Rudimental masterfully uses sonic textures – driven by his signature drum and bass sound – to amplify this emotional landscape, creating an atmosphere of bittersweet nostalgia. Ultimately, the artist’s message is one of acceptance and recognizing that while some relationships end with a sting, they can also serve as catalysts for personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself. The repeated refrain “These days” acts as both a lament for what was lost and a poignant acknowledgement of the importance of cherishing even the most challenging moments in life’s journey.

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