Sometimes, music hits you right where you live—it stirs up storms in calm seas and shines light on those long-forgotten corners of the heart. “Days I Shoulda Died” is one such anthem, a raw, emotive ballad that feels like a confession and a celebration all rolled into one.
At its core, this song is a journey through the trials that could have, and perhaps should have, ended us. It’s about those moments where life hangs by a thread—be it due to heartbreak, loss, or personal failures. Yet, here it stands, not just as a somber reflection, but as a triumphant roar of survival and resilience. The melody carries a weight that you can feel in your chest, and the lyrics weave a tapestry of second chances and the sheer grit it takes to embrace them.
What makes “Days I Shoulda Died” particularly special is its universal appeal. Who hasn’t faced a moment so bleak that the dawn seemed impossible? The song taps into these collective experiences, turning personal agony into a shared catharsis. It’s more than a piece of music; it’s a lifeline thrown into the turbulent seas of human emotion, reminding us that we’re not just survivors but fighters.
Through its poignant lyrics and stirring composition, the song invites listeners to reflect on their own ‘shoulda died’ days, bridging gaps between memories and melodies. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come and the stories we’ve lived through, often against the odds.
Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or the hundredth, “Days I Shoulda Died” resonates with a lingering echo, a reminder that the music isn’t just about the notes—it’s about the lives they touch.
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Lyrics
My momma said I been like this from the time I was born
Since I was a boy, my drug of choice was more
If it was a bet or a dare I swear I was your guy
I did most of my livin’ on days I shoulda died
I’ve danced with the devil a hundred and too many times
I’ve pushed my luck so damn far, so far I’m all right
I ain’t in the grave yet, but no one can say I ain’t tried
And I’ve chased crazy women
Made jukebox decisions
Did most of my livin’ on days I shoulda died
Hey hey what can I say
All the good stories start the same way
If you’ve ever thunk it
Then I’ve probably done it
I’m better off now
That I settled down
But I’m nothing without them days that I shoulda died
I’m sweeter and wiser, but somewhere in the back of my mind
There’s an old Zippo lighter lookin’ for a fuse it can light
I might not today, but one day you know I just might
Spark that ol’ flame, throw it all away
For one of them good ol’ days I shoulda died
Hey hey what can I say
All the good stories start the same way
If you’ve ever thunk it
Then I’ve probably done it
I’m better off now
That I settled down
But I’m nothing without them days that I shoulda died
I’ve chased crazy women
Made jukebox decisions
Did most of my livin’ on days that I shoulda died