Lyrics
She's older than me
Expresses the age difference between the speaker and the woman.
I don't care about them talkin'
Indicates the speaker's indifference to the opinions or gossip of others.
Why can't they see
Questions why others can't perceive that the speaker is content with what he has.
I've got all that I need?
Asserts that the speaker has everything he needs in the relationship.
All the pretty young things
Describes other attractive, young individuals as suddenly uninteresting.
Seem suddenly boring
Highlights the shift in perception when the speaker looks into the older woman's eyes.
When I look in her eyes
Suggests a profound connection or realization when the speaker gazes into her eyes.
All the world is behind
Implies that the older woman has a rich life experience behind her.
Every line on her face
Portrays the lines on her face as markers of places and memories from her past.
Is a place and a memory
Highlights the significance of every line on her face.
When our fingers touch
Suggests a meaningful connection when the hands of the speaker and the woman touch.
All the years fall away
Expresses that the passage of time seems to fade away when they touch.
Mistakes that she made
Acknowledges that the woman has made mistakes but views them as valuable lessons.
Are lessons she carries
Emphasizes the wisdom gained from the woman's past experiences.
And still she's prepared
Indicates the woman's readiness to commit and assure the speaker of her commitment.
To tell me she'll stay
Reiterates the woman's willingness to stay despite any challenges.
She's older than me
Reaffirms the age difference between the speaker and the woman.
She's shown me the heaven
Credits the woman with introducing the speaker to a blissful experience.
And we're gonna be over the hill
Anticipates a future where they will overcome challenges and be distant from current issues.
And far away...
Suggests a future state of being "over the hill" and far away, possibly indicating a peaceful, settled life together.
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