Nico - These Days
I’ve been out walking
I don’t do too much talking
These days, these days.
These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
And all the times I had the chance to.
I’ve stopped my rambling,
I don’t do too much gambling
These days, these days.
These days I seem to think about
How all the changes came about my ways
And I wonder if I’ll see another highway.
I had a lover,
I don’t think I’ll risk another
These days, these days.
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the life that I have made in song
It’s just that I’ve been losing so long.
I’ve stopped my dreaming,
I won’t do too much scheming
These days, these days.
These days I sit on corner stones
And count the time in quarter tones to ten.
Please don’t confront me with my failures,
I had not forgotten them.
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In spirit of the new Wes Anderson film, Moonrise Kingdom, I’d like to post a song that was in his classic, The Royal Tenenbaums. This song was played when Margot (adopted) descends from the bus and sees her brother, whom she had an affair with in the past. The scene was really powerful and Nico provided the perfect song for the intimate moment.
In general, I love Nico and I love this song. It’s definitely the go-to when I’m feeling rather “lost”. If you’re ever feeling lost, I hope you know that you can always meet me at the pier by way of the green line bus.
Yours,
Jenn
A new day brings a new song. 