Old Old Fashioned
Frightened Rabbit Lyrics
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It's killing us, we never speak
There's a radio in the corner
It's dying to make a scene
So give me soft, soft static
With a human voice underneath
And we can both get old fashioned
Put the brakes on these fast, fast wheels
Oh, let's get old fashioned
Back to how things used to be
If I get old, old fashioned
Would you get old, old fashioned with me?
Put the wall clock in the top drawer
Turn off the lights so we can see
We will waltz across the carpet
1, 2, 3, 2, 2, 3
So give me the soft, soft static
Of the open fire and the shuffle of our feet
We can both get old fashioned
Do it like they did in '43
Oh, let's get old fashioned
Back to how things used to be
If I get old, old fashioned
Would you get old, old fashioned with me?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
So give me soft, soft static
We won't need no electricity
If we both get old fashioned
We won't have to rely on our memories
Oh, let's get old fashioned
Back to how things used to be
If I get old, old fashioned
Would you get old, old fashioned with me?
Oh, let's get old fashioned
Back to how things used to be
If I get old, old fashioned
Would you get old, old fashioned with me?
The lyrics of "Old Old Fashioned" by Frightened Rabbit reflect a yearning for simplicity and connection in an age of constant distraction and disconnection. The singer suggests turning off the TV, which they interpret as a source of isolation and disengagement from the world and each other. Instead, they desire "soft, soft static with a human voice underneath," the kind of comforting background noise that might be heard from an old-fashioned radio. This image is contrasted with the fast-paced, ever-accelerating modern world, represented by the "fast, fast wheels" that need to be slowed down.
The singer urges their partner to join them in embracing an older, slower way of living. They suggest putting away the distractions and focusing on each other, even suggesting dancing to the sound of an imaginary open fire. The idea is to create a sense of intimacy and closeness that is often lost in our hyper-connected world. The chorus is an invitation to imagine growing old together in this way, preserving a sense of timeless simplicity and shared experience.
Overall, "Old Old Fashioned" is a nostalgic and romantic song that celebrates the value of slowing down and living in the moment. It speaks to a yearning for connection and intimacy, reminding us to prioritize those things in our lives even as the world around us continues to change.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll turn off the TV
Turning off the TV will help us communicate better
It's killing us, we never speak
The TV is negatively impacting our communication
There's a radio in the corner
There's an alternative to the TV for entertainment
It's dying to make a scene
The radio is looking for attention
So give me soft, soft static
White noise would be a nice change from the TV noise
With a human voice underneath
Having someone to talk to would be comforting
And we can both get old fashioned
We can return to simpler times
Put the brakes on these fast, fast wheels
We need to slow down and enjoy life more
Oh, let's get old fashioned
Let's embrace a simpler life
Back to how things used to be
Returning to the nostalgia of the past
If I get old, old fashioned
If I become someone who wants to embrace the past
Would you get old, old fashioned with me?
Would you also want to return to simpler times with me?
Put the wall clock in the top drawer
We don't need to be in a rush and time doesn't matter as much
Turn off the lights so we can see
Sometimes the darkness is better when you have someone to share it with
We will waltz across the carpet
We will dance and enjoy each other's company
1, 2, 3, 2, 2, 3
Rhythm of the dance steps
Of the open fire and the shuffle of our feet
The sounds of nature will be our only music
Do it like they did in '43
Emulating the past
We won't need no electricity
Going back to basics
We won't have to rely on our memories
We can make new memories that don't rely on technology
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: David Kennedy, Grant David Hutchison, Scott John Hutchison
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