Lyrics
The old fence isn't as strong
The strength of the old fence has diminished over time.
The evergreens five times as tall
The evergreen trees have grown significantly taller.
Growing old like the memories they hold
Things, like the evergreens, are aging, akin to the memories they carry.
Growing old, growing old, growing old
Emphasizing the theme of aging, repeated for emphasis.
Grandma's garden isn't in the same spot
Grandma's garden has changed, possibly relocated.
The raspberry bushes are gone and Zion
Raspberry bushes and Zion are no longer present, indicating change.
And the elevator, they've been leveled for a
The elevator and surroundings have been leveled for new construction.
New build
Referencing the new build resulting from change.
Change, change
An exclamation emphasizing the ongoing theme of change.
Yellow, brown, orange remains
Colors like yellow, brown, and orange endure, signifying lasting memories.
On the old neighboring house
The neighboring house retains remnants of the past.
An old neighboring home
Specifically mentioning an old neighboring home.
A reminder of youth
Reflecting on the past as a reminder of youth.
A remainder of youth
Stressing the remnants of youth, reinforcing nostalgia.
A reminder of youth, discovery, and
Reiterating the theme of reminiscence, including discovery and fun.
Fun, ice forts, lollipops, bike rides, and
Listing nostalgic memories like ice forts, lollipops, and bike rides.
Leisureland and
Referencing specific places or events from the past, like Leisureland.
Leaning into lilacs
Leaning into lilacs suggests embracing or remembering fragrant moments.
Leaning into lilacs
Repetition for emphasis on embracing the memories represented by lilacs.
Leaning into lilacs
Continuing the emphasis on cherishing memories associated with lilacs.
The old fence isn't as strong
Reiteration of the weakening strength of the old fence.
The evergreens they are five times as tall
The evergreen trees continue to grow taller over time.
Growing old like the memories they hold
Similar to line 3, emphasizing the aging process of memories.
Growing old, growing old, growing old
Repeated emphasis on growing old, reinforcing the central theme.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repeating "oh" suggests a contemplative or emotional tone.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Extended repetition of "oh" intensifies the emotional aspect.
Growing old like the memories they hold
Reiterating the parallel between aging and memories.
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know
A question emphasizing the listener's awareness of the aging process.
Growing old
A straightforward statement on the inevitability of growing old.
Older every day, every day, every day
Highlighting the gradual nature of aging, repeated for emphasis.
You're growing older
Reaffirming the continuous process of growing older every day.
Older every day, every day, every day
Repetition to underscore the ongoing nature of the aging process.
You're growing older
Stating the inevitable reality of growing older each day.
Growing old like the memories they hold
Final emphasis on the parallel between growing old and holding memories.
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