You're Getting Old
You’re Getting Old
You can tell you’re getting old, when
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You walk into a room, and you don’t know why
And you can’t remember, no matter how you try
You’re getting old, you’re getting old
You don’t give a monkey’s who tops the pop charts
‘cos the groups you like are boring old farts
You’re getting old
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You used to be a hippy, you used to be a punk
Your favourite years were spent stoned and drunk
But, you’re getting old, you’re getting old,
And Illegal drugs are the last thing that you need
Now it’s aspirins and statins not weed or speed
You’re getting old
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The passage of time hasn’t been too kind
Don’t you wish you could hit rewind?
You’re getting old and you know it
But you just don’t want to show it
Your life’s a disappointment
You feel you’ve really blown it, blown it, blown it
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You’re the wrong side of fifty but you think you’re twenty-five
With the life you’ve led it’s a wonder you’re alive
But you’re getting old, you’re getting old
Your life revolves around toilet stops
In the car, at the park, when you’re down the shops
You’re getting old
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The motor you drive is economical not sporty
You’ve known the price of petrol ever since you were forty
You’re getting old, you’re getting old
Modern comics aren’t funny, football stars are overpaid
You’d killed to have been one, but you didn’t make the grade
You’re getting old
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The passage of time hasn’t been too kind
Don’t you wish you could hit rewind?
You’re getting old and you know it
But you just don’t want to show it
Your life’s a disappointment
You feel you’ve really blown it
blown it, blown it
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Whatever became of the handsome young buck
The one who didn’t worry and couldn’t give a xxx!
You’re getting old, you’re getting old
You look into the mirror and it’s all a bit sad
The face staring back looks exactly like your dad
You’re getting old
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The doctor says you’ve got hypertension
You wonder if you’ll be around to draw your pension
You’re getting old, you’re getting old
When you go to more funerals than Christenings or weddings
It’s clear which direction your life is heading
You’re getting old
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The passage of time hasn’t been too kind
Don’t you wish you could hit rewind?
You’re getting old and you know it
But you just don’t want to show it
Your life’s a disappointment
You feel you’ve really blown it, blown it, blown it
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That’s spot on Phil, but the face in the mirror is a bit hairier than my Dad’s was!!!!!!
Thanks, mate, I appreciate it. This was a fun one to write as I got a piece of paper and wrote down everything I could think of about getting old. It runs to six verses, but I could probably have doubled that there is so much material. Maybe I will do the extended remix… then again!
Have a great day,
Phil
Your lyrics always resonate with me. That humour goes a long way too!! Lovely country music bounce in there too. Very good!
Mant thanks, Cath – I really appreciate your kind words. I do like to inject a bit of humour, if possible. Funnily enough, since joining Talent is Timeless my songs have become less country. Must rectify that! Cheers.
I think I commented on facebook, that just about every line resonates with me. Tidy stuff
Hi Huw, Many thanks for this. You using the word ‘Tidy’ reminded me of my uncle in Llanelli, who used that work to describe something good. Thanks again, cheers, Phil
Hi Phil as mentioned on FB really relatable and enjoyed it
This really made me smile! Maybe an alternative TisT theme song?
Thanks, Paul – it is always pleasing if I can put a smile on someone’s face. I’m not sure what happened to the TisT theme song; I’d happily offer mine up, though like – most of my songs – it isn’t exaclty life affirming! Thanks again, Phil.
My brain is completely at odds with my body but I’m not ready to make concessions just yet.
Yeah, I know what you mean. You are right not to make concesssions. Cheers.