Tom GellieBig Picture Skiing Pty Ltd · Coach/Director

Spring skiing on the Fischer Ranger 96 with Tom and Demelza #skiing #spring

19 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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The excerpt is a spoken lyrical passage in which the speaker reflects on the notion of an ideal, carefree day. Drawing on a refrain that "my mama told me there'll be days like this," the verses describe moments without rain, complaints, haste, betrayal, or unanswered questions—times when everything aligns effortlessly, likened to a switch being flicked. The speaker juxtaposes calm, unhurried existence with the threat of betrayal (the "old Judas kiss") and uses puzzle imagery to suggest that all pieces of life can fall into place. The overall tone is contemplative and hopeful, emphasizing the yearning for simple, harmonious days guided by maternal wisdom.

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When it's not always raining, there'll be days like this. When there's no one complaining, there'll be days like this. Everything falls into place like the flick of a switch. Well, my mama told me there'll be days like this. When you don't need to worry, there'll be days like this. When no one's in a hurry, There'll be days like this when you don't get betrayed by that old Judas kiss. Oh, my mama told me there'll be days like this when you don't need an answer. There'll be days like this when you don't need a chance. There'll be days like this when all the parts of the puzzle