Lyrics
The older I get, the more I think
The speaker reflects that as they age, they ponder more.
You only get a minute, so live while you're in it, it's gone in a blink
Life is fleeting, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present moment as time passes quickly.
And the older I get, the truer it is
With age, the truth becomes clearer regarding the significance of relationships over material possessions.
It's the people you love, not the money and stuff, that makes you rich
Love and connections with people hold more value than wealth or material things.
And if they found the fountain of youth
Considering the possibility of eternal youth.
I may not drink a drop, I'd have to choose
The speaker might opt out of eternal youth due to having to make a difficult choice.
Funny how it feels I'm just getting to my best years yet
Despite aging, the speaker feels they are entering their most fulfilling years.
The older I get, the fewer friends I have
As one ages, the circle of friends tends to diminish.
But you don't need a lot, when the ones that you got, have always got your back
Quality matters more than quantity in friendships; loyal friends are invaluable.
And the older I get, the better I am, at knowing when to give
With experience, the speaker becomes better at understanding when to compromise and when to stand firm.
And when to take a stand
Developing the ability to discern when to make concessions and when to assert oneself.
And if they found the fountain of youth
Reiteration of considering eternal youth and the dilemma it presents.
I may not drink a drop, I'd have to choose
The speaker might refrain from eternal youth due to a difficult decision they would have to make.
Funny how it feels I'm just getting to my best years yet
The speaker feels they are approaching the prime of their life despite aging.
The older I get
Reaffirmation of the general theme about aging and its reflections.
And I don't mind all the lines
The speaker accepts and doesn't mind the physical signs of aging (lines on the face).
From all the times I've laughed and cried
Acceptance and acknowledgment of experiences—both joyful and sorrowful—that have shaped their life.
The souvenirs and little signs of the life I've lived
Memories and tokens accumulated from the life lived.
The older I get, the shorter my stay
Realization that as one ages, time becomes limited.
But that's O K, I guess that I've got less to say
Acceptance of having less to say as life draws closer to its end.
And the older I get
Continued reflections on aging.
The more thankful I feel
Gratitude grows with age for the life lived and the present moment.
For the life I've had, and for the life I'm living still
Thankfulness for the entirety of life, both past and present.
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