These Days

Rascal Flatts

About These Days

"These Days" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson, and Danny Wells and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in June 2002 as the first single from the band's 2002 album Melt. The song became their first number one hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in November 2002.


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Hey baby, is that you?
Wow, your hair got so long
Yeah, yeah, I love it, I really do
Norma Jean, ain't that song
We'd sing in the car
Driving downtown, top down
Making the rounds
Checking out the bands
On Doheeney Avenue
Yeah, life throws you curves
But you learned to swerve
Me, I swung and I missed
And the next thing ya know
I'm reminiscing
Dreaming old dreams
Wishing old wishes
Like you would be back again

I wake up in tear drops
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

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
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

I wake up and tear drops
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
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
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

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Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts is an American country music group composed of three members: Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, keyboard, piano, vocals) and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, vocals). LeVox and DeMarcus are second cousins. more »

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Written by: Jeffrey R. Steele, Stephen Paul Robson, Danny Mark Wells

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, 3 RING CIRCUS MUSIC LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Writer
"These Days" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele.
Performance
Although written by Jeffrey Steele, the song was popularly performed by the American country music group, Rascal Flatts.
Release
It was released in June 2002 as the first single of the group's album titled "Melt."
Chart Performance
"These Days" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking Rascal Flatts' first chart-topping song.
Style
The song is known for its blend of traditional country themes and contemporary musical elements.
Lyrical Content
The song tells a story of a man who runs into his former lover and is overcome by a wave of nostalgia and longing.
Success
The popularity of "These Days" helped reinforce Rascal Flatts' status as one of the top country bands of the time.
Song's Influence
The song's success marked a shift towards more pop-oriented country music, influencing many future country artists and bands.
Awards
"These Days" was nominated for several awards, reflecting its status as one of Rascal Flatts' most beloved songs.
Music Video
The music video of "These Days" gained popularity due to its storyline that beautifully complements the lyrics of the song.
Live Performances
Rascal Flatts is known to frequently perform "These Days" at their live shows due to its immense popularity among fans.
Inspiration
Jeffrey Steele was inspired to write "These Days" based on his own experiences, embodying the emotional struggle of dealing with a past relationship.

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