Old Folks
Eternal Wisdom Unveiled: Old Folks' Timeless Tale
Lyrics
Everyone knows him as "Old Folks"
Referring to a person known as "Old Folks."
Like the seasons he'll come and he'll go
Describing Old Folks as transient, coming and going like seasons.
Just as free as a bird and
Portraying Old Folks as free-spirited, akin to a bird.
As good as his word
Highlighting Old Folks as reliable and trustworthy.
That's why everybody loves him so
Explaining the widespread affection for Old Folks due to his positive qualities.
Always leaving his spoon in his coffee
Depicting a habit of leaving a spoon in his coffee.
Puts his napkin up under his chin
Describing Old Folks' neat dining etiquette with a napkin under his chin.
And that yellow cob pipe
Noting the presence of a yellow cob pipe, emphasizing its mellowness.
It's so mellow it's ripe
Highlighting the ripe and mellow nature of the yellow cob pipe.
But you needn't be ashamed of him
Assuring others not to be ashamed of Old Folks' unique characteristics.
In the evening, after supper
Depicting Old Folks telling stories after supper in the evening.
What stories he would tell
Highlighting the richness of Old Folks' stories.
How he held the speech at
Referencing a fictional event where Old Folks gave a speech at Gettysburg for Lincoln.
Gettysburg for Lincoln that day
Expressing familiarity with the mentioned story about Gettysburg.
I know that one so well
Indicating a personal connection to one of Old Folks' stories.
Don't quite understand about Old Folk
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about Old Folks' history.
Did he fight for the blue or the grey?
Pondering whether Old Folks fought for the Union ("blue") or the Confederacy ("grey").
For he's so diplomatic and so democratic
Describing Old Folks as diplomatic and democratic, allowing him to have his way.
Wе always let him have his way
Emphasizing the collective acceptance of Old Folks' preferences.
Every Friday hе'll go fishing
Detailing Old Folks' Friday routine of going fishing on Buzzards Lake.
Way down on Buzzards Lake
Specifying the location of Old Folks' fishing activity.
But he only hooks a perch or two
Noting Old Folks' modest success in catching only a perch or two.
A whale got away so we warm up the steak
Recalling an incident where a whale got away, leading to steak for dinner.
Oh, someday there'll be no more Old Folks
Contemplating a future without Old Folks and the resulting loneliness.
What a lonely old town this would be
Imagining the impact on the town's atmosphere without Old Folks.
Children's voices at play will be
Anticipating the silence of children's voices if Old Folks is no longer present.
Still for a day
Suggesting a temporary stillness in the town if Old Folks is taken away.
The day that they take Old Folks away
Highlighting the significance of the day when Old Folks might be removed.
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