In Our Old Age
Timeless Love Unveiled: Embracing the Beauty of Aging Together
Lyrics
Comin' home from work today I saw our future
Reflecting on the future while returning home from work.
And old man and his wife were holdin' hands
An elderly couple holding hands, symbolizing enduring love.
They were sittin' on a front porch swing
The couple is seated on a porch swing, a scene of shared intimacy.
Like two young lovers
Comparing the elderly couple's connection to that of young lovers.
I waved to them as I went by then I realized
Waving to the couple and realizing a deeper meaning in their connection.
That life does not grow dimmer with the settin' of the sun
Life doesn't lose its brightness with age; wisdom and experience enrich it.
The best years of our lives still are yet to come.
The belief that the best years of life are yet to come.
In our old age love will just get better
Anticipating that love will improve in old age.
The longer we're together, we'll grow stronger everyday
Strengthening love over time as a couple grows older together.
Our bodies may get weaker and our hair will turn gray
Physical changes may occur, but love remains resilient.
But love will never fade in our age ( love will never fade ).
Emphasizing that love will endure in their old age.
One day the kids will all be grown and they'll be leavin'
Envisioning a future when children have grown and left.
And it will be like it was years ago
Recalling a time reminiscent of the past when children were present.
We'll be sittin' on the front porch swing like two young lovers
Imagining the couple sitting on a porch swing as in their youth.
'cause today I just saw what our future holds
The realization of a shared future after witnessing the elderly couple.
Written by chaz bosarge
Credit to the songwriter, Chaz Bosarge.
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