These Days
Bon Jovi
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I was walking around, just a face in the crowd Trying to keep myself out of the rain Saw a vagabond king wear a Styrofoam crown Wondered if I might end up the same There's a man out on the corner Singing old songs about change Everybody got their cross to bare, these days She came looking for some shelter with a suitcase full of dreams To a motel room on the boulevard Guess she's trying to be James Dean She's seen all the disciples and all the wannabes No one wants to be themselves these days Still there's nothing to hold on to but these days These days, the stars seem out of reach These days, there ain't a ladder on these streets These days, are fast, nothing lasts in this graceless age There ain't nobody left but us these days Jimmy shoes busted both his legs, trying to learn to fly From a second story window, he just jumped and closed his eyes His momma said he was crazy, he said, momma, I've got to try Don't you know that all my heroes died And I guess I'd rather die than fade away These days, the stars seem out of reach But these days, there ain't a ladder on these streets These days are fast, love don't last in this graceless age Even innocence has caught the morning train And there ain't nobody left but us these days I know Rome's still burning Though the times have changed This world keeps turning round and round and round and round These days These days, the stars seem out of reach But these days, there ain't a ladder on these streets These days are fast, love don't last in this graceless age Even innocence has caught the midnight train And there ain't nobody left but us these days These days, the stars seem out of reach These days, there ain't a ladder on these streets These days, are fast, nothing lasts There ain't no time to waste There ain't nobody left to take the blame There ain't nobody left but us these days
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Written by: JON BON JOVI, RICHARD SAMBORA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"These Days" is the title track of the sixth studio album by the American rock band Bon Jovi. The single was released in 1995.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a hit, reaching the number 7 spot in the UK Singles Chart and number 1 in the UK Rock and Metal Chart.
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Album SuccessThe "These Days" album was immensely successful and is considered one of Bon Jovi's most mature and artistically satisfying records. It debuted at number 1 in the UK and many other countries.
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SongwritingThe writing credits for the song go to two of the band members, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. The lyrics are said to reflect the socio-political angst, disillusionment and uncertainties of the era in which it was written.
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Track' LengthThe song has a duration of six minutes and twenty seven seconds, unusually long for a single.
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All Band’s ContributionUnlike their earlier work where Jon Bon Jovi would write the songs with Richie Sambora and then the band would learn the songs thereafter, "These Days" album marked the first time that Bon Jovi started writing and rehearsing the songs together as a band.
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Interesting FactThe song includes one line delivered in French, "C'est la vie", which translates to "That's life".
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Music VideoThe music video for "These Days" was directed by Nigel Dick and shot in black and white. It features the band members performing in empty streets and abandoned buildings, mirroring the song's themes of disillusionment and uncertainty.
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LegacyAlmost 25 years since its release, the song remains a popular part of Bon Jovi's live set and a fan favorite.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "These Days" was also released as part of the "This Left Feels Right" album.
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