When I'm Older
Embracing Tomorrow: A Musical Odyssey of Dreams and Aging
Lyrics
Every single day I get older by a day just like everybody else in the world
Acknowledging the universal process of aging
I’m gonna reach up and turn on the light
Seeking enlightenment or understanding
Have a party ‘til late at night
Expressing a desire for celebration and enjoyment
Sleep like Snow White. When I’m older
Aspirations for peaceful and rejuvenating sleep
Learn a song on the saxophone
Desire to learn and master a musical instrument
Tie my shoes up on my own
Independence and self-sufficiency
Find my way home. When I’m older
Seeking a sense of direction and stability
When I’m older. When I’m older. When I’m older. These things I will do
Anticipation of future accomplishments
When I’m older. When I’m older. When I’m older. You’ll be older too
Recognizing the shared experience of aging
I’m gonna climb a mountain. Fly a plane
Desire for adventure and exploration
Cross the ocean and live in Spain
Aspiring to live in different places and cultures
Have a healthy brain. When I’m older
Valuing mental well-being and health
Sing. Laugh. Dance. Smile. Every day
Embracing joy and positivity in daily life
Get my grandkids round to play
Looking forward to spending time with family
Have hair that’s grey. When I’m older
Acceptance and anticipation of aging-related changes
When I’m older. When I’m older. When I’m older. My dreams will come true
Hope for realizing personal aspirations
When I’m older. When I’m older. When I’m older. You’ll be older too
Shared experience of aging with others
And one day I’ll be 10 years old. And soon I’ll be 15
Acknowledging the passing of time and growing older
And when I’m 20, and 25 and 30, I’ll write songs about the things I’ve seen
Planning to reflect on life experiences through music
I’m gonna go to work with my robot friends
Envisioning a future where technology is integrated into work
Take a trip round the moon again
Desire for space exploration and adventure
Climb up Big Ben. When I’m older
Aspiration to visit and experience iconic landmarks
Be friends with everyone
Valuing harmony and positive relationships
Get my energy from the sun
Metaphorical reference to gaining vitality from nature
Feel like I’m young. When I’m older
Feeling youthful despite aging
I’m gonna sleep out under the stars
Desire for connection with the natural world
Own a hundred-and-one guitars
Expression of passion for music and collection
Sing ‘Life on Mars’. When I’m older
Referencing a desire to perform and enjoy iconic music
Have a good time all the time
Desire for constant enjoyment and positivity in life
Play the dame in a pantomime
Interest in theatrical performance and entertainment
Write songs that rhyme. When I’m older
Aspiration to create artistic and meaningful music
Play music all night long
Commitment to continuous musical expression
Dance to music all night long
Expressing joy and connection through dance and music
Keep singing my song, when I’m older
Commitment to personal expression through music
Ba. Ba. Baaa. Da-n-daa
Onomatopoeic musical interlude
Ba. Ba. Baaa. Da-n-daa
Continuation of musical interlude
Ba-n-da-n-daa
-When I’m older
Reiteration of aspirations and anticipations for the future
Ba. Ba. Baaa. Da-n-daa
Continuation of musical interlude
Ba. Ba. Baaa. Da-n-daa
-Ba-n-da-n-daa
-When I’m older
Reiteration of anticipation for the future
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