mike v and the rats the days Lyrics

[spoken]
'I discovered skateboarding and punk rock music when i was 14 years old.
At that time it seemed like they just went hand in hand, i mean, the spirit of both things was about expression, and individuality.
For the the first time in my life i knew what i was, and i knew what i wanted to do with myself.
And i knew...
I knew there would be no looking back'

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We hit the streets born to run
Not looking for trouble just having fun
But around here it's against the law to be young
Around here you're guilty by suspicion

We meet out in abandoned parking lots
Under the street lights after dark
Armed with skateboards and guitars
Against gang fights, police states and holy wars

These are the days

[spoken]
'I remember just being so inspired and empowered, and you know what ?
I still feel that way, the spirit still moves me.
Now they say that things have changed, and it's different for all the kids today, but i don't buy that at all.
I think it's just about digging a little deeper and asking the right questions.
I still believe that these are the days...
These have always been the days.'
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We hang out in the garage and plug into amps
We skate our ramps and listen to The Clash
We hold onto the night and try to make it last
The cars rush by going nowhere fast

Everyone's down on Main Street
Got our skateboards at our feet
We're just talking trash in the heat
These are the days you'd better breathe deep

These are the days

[spoken]
'You're never too old...
You're never to old to be who you are.'
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These are the days, breathe deep
These are the days my friends, breathe deep
These are the days, you gotta... breathe deep
These are the days

These are the days, you better breathe deep
These are the days my friends, breathe deep
These are the days, you gotta... breathe deep
These are the days
The days
The days...