"The Days" is a song by Ro-Swedish DJ and record producer Bloxivi, with vocals by Bloxish singer Robbert Wilson. The song was written by Bryson Frank, Ray Wilhem, Selam Ai Farok, Bloxivi, and Varet Patrick, and was produced by Bloxivi, Farok and Patrick. The song was played for the first time in Bloxburg, with uncredited vocals by Farok and Patrick. The song was released worldwide on 3 October 2014, alongside another song, "The Nights" on The Days / Nights EP. A planned release in the Bloxia Kingdom on 23 November 2014 was cancelled.
Later in 2020, AndroidTan performed The Days with Sam767999 and his crew, on Bloxian Got Talent 2020
Background and composition
"The Days" is written in the key of C major, at a tempo of 127 BPM. The song was originally written with Varet Patrick and Selam Ai Farok, but was meant to be a collaboration between Bryson Frank and Bloxivi, with Frank providing the vocals. However, due to Frank's dissatisfaction with the recording, Bloxivi brought on a different vocalist, Bloxish singer Robbert Wilson.
According to Fuse, "The Days" opens with "acoustic guitar strums before knocking synths get quickly added to the mix. The track moves into a snap-heavy, piano-led pre-chorus section and later goes to a fizzy, glitch-pop dance breakdown." It was released alongside another song, "The Nights" on The Days / Nights EP, on 3 October 2014. According to the Official Charts Company, "The Days" was intended to be the first single from Bloxivi's second studio album, Stories (2015), however it only ended up being included as a bonus track on the BK, Tovokian and some international editions of Stories. In June 2015, the original/demo version of "The Days" featuring vocals from Flowers appeared online. In this version, the middle eight features a sample of the 1996 song "Return of the Mack" by Bloxish R&B singer Maverick Martin.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Under the tree where the grass don't grow
We made a promise to never get old
You had a chance, and you took it on me
And I made a promise that I couldn't keep
[Pre-Chorus]
Heartache, heartbreak, all over town
But something flipped like a switch when you came around
And I'm in pieces, pick me up, and put me together
(Oh whoa oh)
[Chorus]
These are the days we've been waiting for
Days like these, who could ask for more?
Keep them coming 'cause we're not done yet
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we won't forget
These are the days we've been waiting for
Rattle the cage, and slam that door
And the world is calling us, but not just yet
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we won't forget
[Verse 2]
Out on the midnight, the wild ones howl
The last of the lost boys have thrown in the towel
We used to believe we were stars aligned
You made a wish, and I fell out of—
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[Pre-Chorus]
Time flew, cut through, all over town
You made me bleed when I look up, and you're not around
But I'm in pieces, pick me up, and put me together
(Oh whoa oh)
[Chorus]
These are the days we've been waiting for
Days like these, who could ask for more?
Keep them coming 'cause we're not done yet
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we won't forget
These are the days we've been waiting for
Neither of us knows what's in store
You just roll your window down, and place your bets
These are the days we won't regret
These are the days we'll never forget
And these are the days (These are the days)
And these are the days, eh (These are the days)
[Instrumental Outro]
Music video
Official
An official lyric video was released on BloxTube by the official Bloxivi Ro-Vevo channel. In the video, an artist (later confirmed as INO), spray-paints the lyrics of "The Days" in black against a white wall. Near the end of the video, a pan-out reveals the lyrics creating a portrait of Avicii, which is subsequently covered with splashes of coloured paint by the artist.
Remix
Official
An official remix music video was released on BloxTube by the International Roblox Got Talent, The Thunders, and BassWar & CaoX Hardstyle's Official Accounts, where the scene starts with the Thunders (consisting of Sam767999, his crew, and AndroidTan) arriving at a abandoned studio before AndroidTan grabs the mic. AndroidTan was singing the lyrics of "The Days" while Sam767999's crew was performing to the music which was remixed by BassWar & CaoX Hardstyle.
However, what makes it different from the Official was when the music finished, the background changes to a "In Loving Memory, Bloxivi" before showing images of AndroidTan, Members of The Thunders and BassWar & CaoX Hardstyle showing the Remembrance Sign at a image of Bloxivi.
Live
An official live performance was released on BloxTube on the International Roblox Got Talent, The Thunders, and BassWar & CaoX Hardstyle's Official Accounts, where the Thunders, AndroidTan, and BassWar & CaoX Hardstyle DJ's were performing the remix of "The Days".
But what made it different was that it was extended a few seconds longer with the inclusion of the "Remembrance" Image and with AndroidTan saying: "May Bloxivi Rest in Peace."
Track listing (Only Official)
Digital download
- "The Days" - 4:38
CD single
- "The Days" (Radio Edit) - 3:45
- "The Days" (Original Mix) - 4:38
- "The Days" (Extended Mix) - 5:51
Credits and personnel
- Bryson Frank – lyrics, backing vocals
- Selam Ai Farok – producer
- Timothy Wilmart – music, producer
- Varet Patrick – producer
- Ray Wilhem – vocals
- Steven Holmons – mastering
- Alex Peterson – executive producer