These Days
Reflections on Life's Changes: Chelsea Williams' 'These Days'
Lyrics
Well I've been out walking
Reflecting on past experiences, possibly a period of solitude or introspection.
And I don't do that much talking these days
Choosing silence over talking, indicating a preference for contemplation.
These days
Emphasizing the current time frame, suggesting a shift in perspective or lifestyle.
These days I seem to think a lot
Contemplating thoughts and memories that occupy the mind.
About the things that I forgot to do
Regret about forgotten tasks and responsibilities.
And all the times I had the chance to
Reflecting on missed opportunities and moments in the past.
Well I stop my rambling
Cessation of aimless wandering or excessive talking.
And I don't do too much gambling these days
Reducing involvement in risky behaviors or uncertain pursuits.
These days
Reiterating the current phase of life with a sense of continuity.
These days I seem to think about
Contemplating the changes that have occurred in the narrator's life.
How all the changes came about my way
Questioning the origin of significant life events.
And I wonder if I'll see another highway
Expressing uncertainty about future opportunities.
Well I had a lover
Recalling a past lover and reluctance to pursue new relationships.
And I don't think I'll risk another these days
Acknowledging a hesitancy to take romantic risks in the present.
These days
Reiteration of the current contemplative state of mind.
Well if I seem to be afraid
Expressing fear or hesitation about the path chosen in life.
To live the life that I have made in song
Reluctance to fully embrace the life depicted in the narrator's songs.
Oh, it's just that I've been losing
Admitting a history of prolonged struggles or defeats.
For so long
Conveying a sense of enduring hardship or challenges.
La da da da da ohhh ooh
Non-verbal expression, possibly indicating a sigh or emotional release.
But I'll keep on moving
Determination to keep progressing despite challenges.
There's things about me improving
Noting personal improvement or positive changes.
These days
Reiteration of the present contemplative state.
These days
Emphasizing the continuity of the current phase in life.
These days I sit on cornerstones
Sitting on cornerstones, possibly symbolizing stability and reflection.
And count the time in quarter tones to ten
Measuring time with precision, possibly indicating a deep awareness of one's journey.
Please don't confront me with my failures
Requesting sensitivity regarding past mistakes or shortcomings.
Cause I had not forgotten them
Acknowledging and remembering past failures without avoidance.
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