There's an Old Man in Our Town
Timeless Wisdom: Embracing Youth's Essence in 'There's an Old Man in Our Town'
Lyrics
There's an old man in our town
Introduction of an old man in the town.
And I guess he's been around
Implication of the old man's experience and longevity.
For years and years
Highlighting the extended period of the old man's presence.
At least it seems that way.
Expressing the perception of the old man's long existence.
Wrinkled hands and rocking chair
Description of the old man's physical features and his rocking chair.
Growing old just sitting there
Portrayal of the old man growing old while sitting.
Every year he had the sing
Annual singing tradition initiated by the old man.
For youth to say.
Encouraging the youth to participate in the singing.
Youth only happens to you one time
Statement about youth being a one-time experience.
An so I've been told
Indication that the speaker has heard this wisdom.
If you should miss it in your youngtime
Warning about missing out on youth during young age.
Have it when you're old.
Suggesting the value of youth in old age.
Now there's no old man sitting there
Description of the absence of the old man in the present.
Just an empty rocking chair
Empty rocking chair symbolizing the old man's departure.
But the things he said
Recognition of the lasting impact of the old man's words.
Will always be around.
Assurance that the old man's wisdom will endure.
Someday when I'm old and grey
Expressing a hope to experience youth in old age.
Maybe youth can come my way
Desire to be proud to be an old man in the future.
I'll be proud to be
Anticipation of embracing old age with pride.
The old man in our town.
Reference to the speaker's future role as the old man.
And I'll say youth only happens to you one time
Reiteration of the one-time nature of youth.
An so I've been told
Confirmation of hearing the wisdom about youth.
If you should miss it in your youngtime
Repeating the warning about missing youth in young age.
Have it when you're old...
Reemphasizing the value of having youth in old age.
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