These Days Are Numbered
Embracing Life's Finite Dance: These Days Are Numbered
Lyrics
There's always hope
There is always a sense of optimism or expectation.
Hope in death
Hope is present even in death, suggesting a belief in something beyond life.
It brands these bonds
Hope influences and marks the connections or relationships between individuals.
Refines the rest
Hope refines and improves the remaining aspects of life.
But these days are numbered
The current times or moments are limited and will come to an end.
This life absolute
This existence is definite and without uncertainty.
I need this faith to keep me walkin'
The speaker relies on faith to persevere and continue moving forward.
To keep me alive
Faith is crucial for the speaker's survival and well-being.
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
An affectionate term is used to address someone; a plea to be taken home.
Won't you please take me home
A request or desire to be taken to a place of comfort or familiarity.
Oh darlin', my sweet darlin'
Repetition of the plea for warmth and comfort from a loved one.
Won't you please keep me warm
A plea for emotional warmth and security from the person addressed as "darlin'."
We must strive to be
A call to strive to emulate the characteristics of the moon.
Be like the moon
A specific attribute to emulate - being consistent and calm like the moon.
To be kind
Encouragement to be kind, possibly inspired by the moon's serene nature.
Distracted by its tune
Distraction or deviation caused by the moon's influence or beauty.
'Cause these days are numbered
Reiteration that the current period is finite and will come to an end.
This life absolute
Confirmation that life is definite and without ambiguity.
We all complain if it rains or it shines
People express discontent in various weather conditions but not towards the moon.
But we're never mad at the moon
An observation about human behavior regarding weather and the moon.
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Repetition of the plea for warmth and emotional security.
Won't you please keep me warm
A repeated request for comfort and warmth from the person addressed as "darlin'."
Oh darlin', sweet darlin'
Continuation of the plea for emotional warmth and security.
Won't you please take me home
Repetition of the desire to be taken home for comfort and familiarity.
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