On Days Like These [From The Italian Job] Lyrics
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
I look around and think about what might have been
And then I hear sweet music float around my head
As I recall the many things we left unsaid
Singing songs and drinking wine
While your eyes play games with mine
Maybe today you are singing songs with someone new
I'd like to think you're walking by those willow trees
Remembering the love we knew on days like these
Singing songs and drinking wine
While your eyes play games with mine
Maybe today you are singing songs with someone new
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
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The song captures the complexity of emotions associated with looking back on a past relationship, blending nostalgia, wonder, and a hint of sadness. The singer looks back, recalling the unsaid things and the music that played during those times.
The singer wonders about the fate of the person from the past, pondering whether they are now sharing similar moments with someone new. Realising that time is passing fills the moment with curiosity and sadness.
The singer also talks about enjoying wine and singing songs that bring back memories of happiness and intimacy, highlighting the emotional bond that previously existed. They also mention willow trees and other memories which suggest certain places and moments in life hold a special significance in the singer's memory.
"Questi giorni quando vieni, il bel sole" is used at the start and the end of the song it translates to "These days when you come, the beautiful sun" It sets a poetic, nostalgic, melodic tone and reflective atmosphere. Emphasizing the beauty of the days being described in the lyrics.