Decent Days and Nights

The Futureheads

About Decent Days and Nights

"Decent Days and Nights" is the 2nd single by The Futureheads from the album The Futureheads. The remix of the song by Shy Child was released as a vinyl split single by Oxfam with the Black Strobe remix of Bloc Party's song 'Like Eating Glass' included. The song was included on the soundtrack of Burnout 3: Takedown.


Year:
2005
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But you look confused and you don't know what to do
It's hard to get an answer when you haven't got a clue
If you work it out, tell me what you find

If the least you can do is show some restraint 
Then the most you can do is get carried away 

But you look confused and you don't know what to do
Say what you see, what you like
If you work it out, tell me what you find
We can have a few decent days and nights

If you're meant to be here and you want to be late
The best thing you can do is get lost on the way 

I can see that you look confused and you don't know what to do
Say what you see, what you like
If you work it out, tell me what you find
We can have a few decent days and nights

If you want to make a guess, you should know it's not a game
'Cause you'll never get a chance to make another guess again

This is a brand new problem, a problem without any clues
If you know the clues, it's easy to get through 

But you look confused and you don't know what to do
It's hard to get an answer when you haven't got a clue
If you want to make a guess, you should know it's not a game
'Cause you'll never get a chance to make another guess again
If you work it out, tell me what you find

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The Futureheads

The Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland. consisting of Ross Millard (vocals and guitar), Barry Hyde (vocals and guitar), David "Jaff" Craig (bass guitar) and Dave Hyde (drums). Their name comes from the title of The Flaming Lips album, Hit to Death in the Future Head. more »

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Written by: Barry Hyde, David Craig, David Hyde, Ross Millard

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20 facts about this song

Publication Details
"Decent Days and Nights" was released by the British indie rock band, "The Futureheads", on February 26, 2004.
Album Highlight
It is one of the tracks from their self-titled debut studio album.
Re-Release
The song was re-released in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2005, scoring the band another top 40 hit.
Charts Standing
The song reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart following its re-release in January 2005.
Musical Style
"Decent Days and Nights" is known for its fast-paced rhythm, tight harmonies, and a distinctive, angular guitar riff.
Lyric content
The lyrics of the song describe an affirmative and enthusiastic outlook towards life and love.
Video Style
The music video for the song is noted for it's black and white imagery and the band members frenzied performance.
Inclusion in Soundtracks
"Decent Days and Nights" was featured in the video games "Burnout 3: Takedown" and "FIFA Street."
Live Performances
It is one of the most frequently performed tracks by The Futureheads in their live sets.
Additional Remix
A remix of the song, by popular DJ Shy FX, has also been released.
Reception by Critics
The track was hailed by critics for being the perfect pop song and a standout track from their debut album.
Band Impact
"Decent Days and Nights" is considered one of the singles that contributed to The Futureheads' rise to fame.
Sing-along Factor
The song is known for its catchy chorus making it a fan-favorite at live shows.
Inspiration
The song’s frenetic pace and tight harmonies are reflective of the band's post-punk influences.
Background Vocals
The harmony vocals in the song are handled by all four members of the band.
Meaning Analysis
Some fans and critics interpret the lyrics as a representation of the confusion and fast pace of modern life.
songwriting credits
"Decent Days and Nights" is credited to all four original members of The Futureheads – Barry Hyde, Ross Millard, David "Jaff" Craig, and Peter Brewis.
Popularity
"Decent Days and Nights" remains one of The Futureheads' most popular and recognizable songs.
Genre
The song fits well into the genres of indie rock and post-punk revival.
Record Label
The track was released under the record label, 679 Recordings.

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