Powderfinger - These Days (Final Live Performance)

The final song Powderfinger performed at their final ever live show in Brisbane on 13 November 2010.

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These Days Lyrics:

It's coming round again
Slowly creeping hand
Of time and its command
Soon enough it comes
And settles in its place
Its shadow in my face
Puts pressure in my day
This life well it's slipping right through my hands
These days turned out nothing like I had planned
It's coming round again
The slowly creeping hand
Of time and its command
It settles in its place
Its shadow in my face
Puts pressure in my day
Soon enough it comes
Here it is again
Slowly creeping hand
Time and it's command
Soon enough it comes
Settles in it's place
It's shadow in my face
Undignified and lame
This life well it's slipping right through my hands
These days turned out nothing like I had planned
Control well it's slipping right through my hands
These days turned out nothing like I had planned
Soon enough it comes
Soon enough it comes
Too tie us down
It's coming round again
Slow, slowly creeping hand
This life well it's slipping right through my hand
These days turned out nothing like I had planned
Control well it's slipping right through my hand
These days turned out nothing like I had planned

Powderfinger performing 'These Days' for the final time live.

About Powderfinger.

One of Australia’s most loved and successful bands ever, Powderfinger’s domination of the music scene spanned two decades and included five #1 albums, countless hit singles, two #1 spots in triple j’s Hottest 100, 18 ARIA Awards, 3 APRA Awards and some of the biggest tours this country has ever seen. They left an indelible mark, with songs like ‘My Happiness’, ‘These Days’ and ‘Sunsets’ becoming part of the fabric of Australia’s cultural landscape.

[usert]

How many Aussies come back to this over and over and over? never gets old.

[daviddavidson]

I was homeless at the time, lucky to be within earshot of this gig in my tent and after 35 yrs battling addiction I'm clean now and this is one memory that the drugs couldn't take it's My go to song these days when I'm struggling

[ray.shoesmith]

I'm 55 this year. I've seen everything from Midnight Oil in my teens to whatever it is they call music in 2024. Powderfinger are the greatest Aussie band Ive seen in my lifetime.
edit: That includes Cold Chisel. Just.

[m.lhenderson]

“These days” is Australian suburban life’s captured essence, melancholy and sun bleached, simply beautiful

[jaykemangion]

"As a 44-year-old man, I find myself coming back to this song over and over, not just for the music but for what it represents. Powderfinger was the soundtrack of my youth—a time when we all thought we had endless days ahead of us. But life has a way of slipping through your fingers; no matter how tightly you try to hold on, the years fade and reshape in ways you never expect. This song reminds me that every moment, every laugh, every tear is precious. I carry the memories, but I’ve learned that nothing is promised, and time waits for no one. To anyone listening—hold onto what matters, let go of what doesn’t, and don’t take a single second for granted."

[flonkas]

It is 2020, and this band was never known here in the USA. I have just discovered them a few weeks ago because I listen to a podcast that has an Australian co host. He mentioned this band and I got hooked on my happiness. This jd the first time I heard this song, and apparently it was their last performance, I cried. Even though I just heard about them, i feel very connected to this band. They are still gaining new fans in 2020.

[donaldcole]

I have stage 4 cancer, this song touches the heart. Wish I could've done more for my wife and kids. God bless

[sarinamcdermid]

Luck, timing, management, POWDERFINGER should have been a worldwide success

[NevynsLab]

I have terminal cancer.
These words touch me so deeply I have them tattooed on my arm for posterity.
Wish I’d had the chance to see them live

[wotaj]

Everybody saying Powderfinger weren't known in the US, not quite right. I've known and loved this band since I first heard them shortly after my brother died in September 2000, a few days after after the release of Odyssey Number Five. They were one of the things I can credit with helping me deal with my grief about his loss of life.

[davidellis]

Got diagnosed with Parkinson’s two years ago, the words to this song have real meaning to me, This life well it’s slipping right through my hands, these days turned nothing like I planned - its slowing creeping in . It’s bringing a tear😢

[NC]

This song explained my life for many years. I was adrift and had fallen into a life that was not what I had imagined when I was young. I felt trapped and depressed. But rather than end it, I thought I should shoulder the blame for my poor decisions and choose the life I wanted. Now I have the life I want and have found my happiness. It can be done.

[garyrhule]

I am 61 years old, my father died this week, thank you for making me cry with happiness. God, you have a gift Bernard Fanning!!!

[maximus-decimus-meridius]

Grown man, shedding a tear here... How good are The Finger.!!! That track was perfectly captured by Berny Boy, so moving... Spend 24+ years honing your craft and sadly PF were never better than when they disbanded. What a talent Bernard is, they're all brilliant... Australia's best kept secret - LONG LIVE AUSSIE LIVE MUSIC

[Stllno]

The MOST underrated Aussie band ever! I grew up with other great Aussie bands - Cold Chisel, INXS, AC/DC ETC ETC and saw them all live in pubs but Powderfinger just resonates with world class musicians, songwriters and performers. If you saw their virtual live concert during COVID you will understand.

You guys have to re-form and share your magic once again - there are so many people who will love this! 😎🥰👍

[sunnyset]

It's not too early to come out of retirement guys....pls pls plssss tour again...Australian music needs you...

[hernendezsanchez]

I've avoided watching this for years, well today I finally did it. And yep, it's as emotional as I thought it would be, balling my eyes out. I first saw them as a 17 year old, they've always been part of my adult life. So many memories and good times listening to their songs . Thanks gents 👌

[gryphus]

being a Brisbane lad Powderfinger never denied or cringed from their origins! One of the greatest bands ever!

[redoz]

Brilliant song, brilliant performance. Powderfinger, one of the most underrated bands ever.

[Jlove-th]

God these lyrics never get old…. Powder finger was and always will be a top Australian band!!!! Bernard…. You and your crew did this country proud when you sang and belted out these tunes… how lucky were we… and how lucky we can still listen to this and reminisce of those days!!