Getting Old
Embracing the Wisdom of Time: "Getting Old" by From The Tiger's Mouth
Lyrics
Well great. I just found another grey hair
Frustration upon discovering another grey hair
When I last checked, there wasn't one there
Surprise at the unexpected appearance of the grey hair
I'll keep on finding more
Anticipation of finding more grey hairs
I guess I should stop keeping score
Contemplation on the futility of keeping track of aging
We'll always just complain
Expressing a tendency to complain
You'll always just keep getting on, getting on
Observation of the inevitability of aging and continuing life
Maybe you'll do what you're told
Suggesting adherence to societal expectations
You'll go grey
Prediction of greying hair as a natural part of aging
You'll be older and wiser and
Hope for increased wisdom with age
Maybe you're just getting old
Reflection on the possibility of simply getting old
Maybe you're just getting old
Reiteration of the contemplation on aging
You should just see the look on your face
Observation of a fearful expression in the mirror
You've scared yourself into a state
Self-induced fear leading to a state of anxiety
You won't move very far
Caution against making significant life changes due to fear
If you keep on at how old you are
Warning about the limitations imposed by fixating on age
We'll always just complain
Reiteration of the tendency to complain
There's nothing left to say
Acknowledgment of a point where words are insufficient
Will I bow out with grace
Contemplation on gracefully accepting the aging process
If you look up above
Wondering about the afterlife and one's demeanor
Will I be sat with a smile on my face
Contemplation on leaving life with a contented smile
You'll always just keep getting on, getting on
Observation of the perpetual nature of life's journey
Maybe you'll do what you're told
Reiteration of societal expectations and conformity
You'll go grey
Prediction of greying hair as part of the aging process
You'll be older and wiser and
Hope for increased wisdom accompanying aging
Maybe you're just getting old
Reflection on the possibility of simply getting old
Maybe you're just getting old
Reiteration of the contemplation on aging
Maybe you're just getting old
Final reflection on the inevitability of getting old
Maybe you're, Maybe you're
Repetition emphasizing the contemplation on aging
Maybe you're just getting old
Final reflection on the inevitability of getting old
Maybe you're, Maybe you're
Repetition emphasizing the contemplation on aging
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