Old Days

Skinshape's song 'Old Days' is a poignant exploration of nostalgia, longing, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning for a past love, intertwined with reflections on mortality and the inevitable end of life. The opening lines, 'Oh, my love / That wait for me,' set a melancholic tone, suggesting a separation between the speaker and their beloved, possibly due to death or distance. This separation is further emphasized by the imagery of 'my dying days' and 'my blood has dried up / Like earth without rain in the heat,' which evoke a sense of desolation and finality.

The song's chorus, 'Hold me in your arms tonight / Wait for me to sleep,' introduces a tender moment of intimacy, where the speaker seeks comfort and solace in the arms of their loved one. This moment is fleeting, as indicated by the line 'There you'll have your chance to go / In the morning wind,' suggesting that the beloved will leave once the speaker falls asleep, perhaps symbolizing the final departure or the end of a relationship. The recurring theme of waiting, both in life and in death, underscores the enduring connection between the speaker and their love, despite the inevitable separation.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics 'When I'll die / I won't walk this through / I know, I don't want this too' reflect the speaker's resignation to their fate, yet also a reluctance to face it. The promise to 'wait for you / In the sun I'll wait for you / In the heat of the moon when I come to my place' suggests a belief in an afterlife or a spiritual reunion, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the sorrow. The mention of 'the eldest' implies a return to a timeless, ancestral realm, where the speaker will eventually find peace and be reunited with their love. Overall, 'Old Days' is a beautifully melancholic meditation on love, loss, and the enduring hope for reunion beyond the confines of time and mortality.