Days Are Gone Lyrics – Kensington | from “First Rodeo”

Kensington is charging into a fresh chapter with Days Are Gone, the soaring 8th track on their comeback album First Rodeo, landing November 28, 2025, through Kensington Records and Universal, and it lands like that bittersweet exhale at the end of a long road trip, full of heart and just enough ache to make you hit repeat.

You know Kensington as those Dutch rockers who could fill arenas with hooks that stick, but this track feels like the band rediscovering their stride after the shake-up. With new frontman Jason Dowd stepping in back in January, they channeled that raw energy into sessions that birthed something alive and unforced. Days Are Gone builds on their stadium-ready sound—think crisp guitars layering over driving drums, with Dowd’s voice cutting through like a clear sky after rain—but it leans introspective, unpacking the fade of old chapters and the quiet pull toward what’s next. It’s got that classic Kensington polish from producers like Garth Richardson, but Dowd’s Louisiana roots sneak in subtle soul, making it feel personal, like a nod to the lineup shift that almost broke them.

This caps off First Rodeo’s 12-track ride, a tight 48-minute burst that kicks off with the urgent pulse of A Moment and rolls through fan picks like Safe Haven and I Could Be Wrong, all orbiting that “first rodeo” vibe of starting over bold. The album’s got their signature blend of anthemic rock and emotional depth, pulling in earlier singles like Little By Little and the breezy Stay for a mix that’s familiar yet forward. No big guest list here, just the core four—Dowd, Casper Starreveld on guitar, Jan Haker on bass, and Niles Vandenberg on drums—proving they don’t need extras to spark.

The band’s at a real turning point, coming off a summer of festival slots that tested the new lineup and had crowds warming quick to Dowd’s stage presence. After Eloi Youssef’s exit left things hanging, First Rodeo isn’t just recovery—it’s them owning the reinvention, turning uncertainty into songs that pulse with life. It’s Kensington saying they’ve got more miles in them, wiser and ready to ride.

Dive into the Days Are Gone lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other First Rodeo tracks for more of Kensington’s resilient roar.