Song 02 · Original composition

These Days

A nostalgic modern-country anthem, looking back at where you came from and how quickly the years can move.

Modern countryNostalgiaAnthem

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Lyrics and music by Dave Orsten

Lyrics

The words,
as written.

© 2026 Dave Orsten. All rights reserved.

Verse 1

I remember back that summer
When days were getting longer
The nights were getting hotter
And we couldn’t see

Verse 2

We were caught up in the crossfire
These two hearts were going haywire
Never knew it at the moment
It wasn’t meant to be

Pre-Chorus

Didn’t matter, it was just you and me

Chorus

I can still feel the sun on my face
As I’m slipping away
And I’m lost in your embrace
I don’t want to open my eyes
’Cause I just want to stay in this place

Those memories
They fade away
Yet they’re still in the back of my mind
Was I just a fool
To ever let go
Of these days
These days

Verse 3

We were chasing something endless
We were young and we were reckless
Falling so far in
We couldn’t see the end

Verse 4

Now the years keep moving faster
And I’m left here with the after
Still I close my eyes
Your memory pulls me in

Pre-Chorus

I still wonder what might have been

Chorus

I can still feel the sun on my face
As I’m slipping away
And I’m lost in your embrace
I don’t want to open my eyes
’Cause I just want to stay in this place

Those memories
They fade away
Yet they’re still in the back of my mind
Was I just a fool
To ever let go
Of these days

Instrumental

(Guitar solo)

Bridge

Shadows of the summer
Where it all began
Time won’t give me answers
So I’ll stay lost in this moment
Again, again, again

Final Chorus

I can still feel the sun on my face
As I’m slipping away
And I’m lost in your embrace
I don’t want to open my eyes
’Cause I just want to stay in this place

Those memories
They fade away
Yet they’re still in the back of my mind
Was I just a fool
To ever let go
Of these days

Pitches · Co-writes · Collaboration

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