These Days
Nostalgic Dreams and Heartfelt Longings: These Days by Rascal Flatts
Lyrics
Hey baby, is that you?
Expression of surprise and recognition upon seeing someone.
Wow, your hair got so long
Notices a physical change in the person, specifically longer hair.
Yeah, yeah, I love it, I really do
Expresses genuine admiration for the change and the person.
Norma Jean, ain't that song
Refers to a song, possibly with sentimental value.
We'd sing in the car
Recalls singing together in the car.
Driving downtown, top down
Describes a shared memory of driving with the convertible top down.
Making the rounds
Enjoying the music scene in the area.
Checking out the bands
Actively engaged in exploring local bands.
On Doheeney Avenue
Specific location mentioned - Doheeney Avenue.
Yeah, life throws you curves
Reflects on life's challenges and unexpected turns.
But you learned to swerve
Learning to navigate difficulties and uncertainties.
Me, I swung and I missed
Personal admission of a missed opportunity or mistake.
And the next thing ya know
Sudden shift in perspective, reminiscing about the past.
I'm reminiscing
Nostalgic reflection on past experiences.
Dreaming old dreams
Continued reflection on past dreams.
Wishing old wishes
Expresses a desire for things to return to the way they were.
Like you would be back again
Hopes for a reunion or return of a significant person.
I wake up in tear drops
Describes the routine of daily life, juxtaposed with emotional pain.
That fall down like rain
-I put on that old song
-We danced to and then
-I head off to my job
-Guess not much has changed
-Punch the clock
-Head for home
-Check the phone, just in case
-Go to bed
-Dream of you
-That's what I'm doing these days
-Yeah, that's what I'm doing
Reconnects with someone from the past, discussing life changes.
Someone told me after college
-You ran off to Vegas
-You married a rodeo cowboy
-Wow, that ain't the girl I knew
-Me, I've been a few places
-Mostly here and there, once or twice
-Still sortin' out life, but I'm doing alright
-Yeah, it's good to see you too
-Well, hey girl, you're late
Expresses the desire for the person to visit again.
And those planes, they don't wait
-But if you ever come back around
-This sleepy old town
-Promise me you'll stop in
-To see an old friend
-And until then
(Refrain)
I wake up and tear drops
Repetition of the daily routine and yearning for the past.
That fall down like rain
-I put on that old song
-We danced to and then
-I head off to my job
-Guess not much has changed
-Punch the clock
-Head for home
-Check the phone, just in case
-Go to bed
-Dream of you
-That's what I'm doing these days
(Refrain)
I wake up in tear drops
Continued expression of longing and dreams related to the past.
That fall down like rain
-I put on that old song
-We danced to and then
-I head off to my job
-Guess not much has changed
-Punch the clock
-Head for home
-Check the phone, just in case
-Go to bed
-Dream of you
-That's what I'm doing these days
-I wake up in tear drops
Repetition of the refrain, emphasizing the emotional impact.
That fall down like rain
-I put on that old song
-We danced to and then
-I wake up in tear drops
-That fall down like rain
-I put on that old song
-We danced to and then
-I wake up in tear drops
-That fall down like rain
-I put on that old song
-We danced to and then
Final mention of the nostalgic song and dance shared with the person.
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