Old Man Song
Eternal Light: Unveiling the Wisdom Within the Old Man's Song
Lyrics
Oh we are fighters in our prime
Expressing vitality and strength in the prime of life.
And as I look to your corner from mine
Observing someone's situation or perspective from a different vantage point.
They say the chasm is black and so terribly wide
Referring to a perceived deep and wide gap, possibly metaphorical, in life.
But I believe that's a trick of the eye
Challenging the negative perception, suggesting it's an optical illusion.
And there are mountains in your eyes
Describing depth and complexity in the other person's eyes.
I suppose it should be no surprise
Noting the inevitability of challenges in the other person's life.
The war that you wage against smiling at your age
Addressing the struggle against aging with a positive perspective.
Is the only thing you said unwise
Suggesting that the only unwise thing said is related to the battle against aging.
When you look like you do
Highlighting the visual attractiveness of the person being addressed.
When you look like you do
-When you look like you do
-Oh come alive inside this light
Encouraging the person to come alive in a positive light.
Your journey on is my delight
Expressing joy and pleasure in witnessing the person's life journey.
I sense a feeling so strange as I'm watching you change
Noticing a peculiar sensation while observing the person undergoing change.
From a man into a portal knight
Metaphorically transforming into a knight, signifying strength and valor.
So play old man
Encouraging the person to play and expressing a desire to be supportive.
Won't you play?
-I'll sit by your side, if I may
-And soak in your soul
Being in the company of the person, acknowledging their soul, yet denying the acknowledgment.
While denying it so
-Contesting your claim
Challenging the person's claim or accomplishment, suggesting doubt.
You're nearly through
-I don't believe you
Expressing disbelief in the person's abilities or actions.
When you can do what you do
-I don't believe you
-Oh why don't you just play?
Reiterating the encouragement for the person to play.
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