Those were the days.
@allknowing (153544)
India
December 21, 2009 6:04am CST
Many of us have heard and sung the lyrics of the song "Those were the days" in the movie Mary Hopkins - which I reproduce below:
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
All of us can sing our own song "Those were the days"
Any special days that you remember that could be called "Those were the days" for you?

2 responses
@moneymakingtoday (4061)
• Philippines
21 Dec 09
Hi, Allknowing. My "those were the days" days were the times when we still had my late husband. That was almost six years ago. Who would think our happy moments together as husband and wife and as a family would end? Nobody ever dreams that something beautiful, secure, happy and enjoyable moments that we had would end with just a blink of an eye. The future is uncertain. It is best to live life as fully as we can.
Ahhh ... those were the days ....
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
21 Dec 09
Hi allknowing,I love that song very much and used to sing that song.I remember that song way back 19 70.I was grade six at that time,and it is one of my all time favorite song.Thanks,and Good luck!



