These Days
Reflections on Life's Journey: These Days by Mates of State
Lyrics
Well I've been out walking
Engaging in solitary activities like walking
I don't do that much talking these days
Reduced communication, contemplative state
These days
Reiteration of the current time frame
These days I seem to think a lot
Increased introspection, thinking about past actions
About the things that I forgot to do
Regret over forgotten tasks and missed opportunities
And all the times I had the chance to
Reflecting on moments when chances were not taken
I've stopped my rambling
Change in behavior, less wandering or uncertainty
I don't do too much gambling these days
Reduced inclination towards risky behaviors like gambling
These days
Reiteration of the contemplative state
These days I seem to think about
Reflecting on the origin of personal changes
How all the changes came about my way
Considering the impact of life's alterations
And I wonder if I'll see another highway
Expressing uncertainty about future paths
I had a lover
Reference to a past lover
I don't think I'll risk another these days
Reluctance to engage in new romantic relationships
These days
Reiteration of the contemplative state
And if I seem to be afraid
Fear of facing the consequences of life choices
To live the life I have made in song
Explanation of hesitation rooted in past experiences
It's just that I've been losing so long
Admission of prolonged periods of defeat or failure
Then I'll stop my dreaming
Abandoning unrealistic dreams or aspirations
I don't do too much scheming these days
Reduced inclination towards strategic planning or manipulation
These days
Reiteration of the contemplative state
These days I sit on corner stores
Engaging in simple, routine activities
And count the time in quarter tones to ten
Measuring time in small, insignificant increments
Please don't confront me with my failures
Request to avoid confronting past mistakes
'Cause I have not forgotten them
Acknowledgment of personal failures
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