These Are The Days Of Our Lives

Queen's song 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The lyrics, penned by drummer Roger Taylor, are delivered with a gentle, introspective tone, which is characteristic of the band's softer, more contemplative side. The song speaks to the universal human experience of looking back on one's life and yearning for the simplicity and carefree days of youth.

The song's narrative voice expresses a longing to return to 'the old days' when 'things seemed so perfect' and life was 'just a game.' This yearning for the past is tempered by the recognition that time is irreversible, a sentiment encapsulated in the lines 'You can't turn back the clock, you can't turn back the tide.' The song suggests that while the past is gone, its essence can live on through the love that remains and through the experiences we share with the next generation, as implied in the lines 'When you can lay back and enjoy it through your kids.'

'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' also touches on the theme of acceptance. The repeated advice to 'sit back and go with the flow' implies a resignation to the inevitable flow of time and an encouragement to appreciate the present. The song's reflective mood is underscored by its music video, which features a visibly ill Freddie Mercury in one of his final appearances before his death. The video adds a layer of poignancy to the song, as it became a tribute to Mercury's life and legacy, and a reminder of the fleeting nature of our own lives.