When Do I
Barry Gibb/Robin Gibb Lyrics
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Many years from now,
Will you still be sending me a valentine
Birthday greetings bottle of wine?
If I'd been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door,
Will you still need me, will you still feed me,
oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oooo
You'll be older too, (ah ah ah ah ah)
And if you say the word,
I could stay with you.
I could be handy mending a fuse
When your lights have gone.
You can knit a sweater by the fireside
Sunday mornings go for a ride.
Doing the garden, digging the weeds,
Who could ask for more?
Will you still need me, will you still feed me,
When I'm sixty-four?
Every summer we can rent a cottage
In the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear
We shall scrimp and save
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera, Chuck, and Dave
Send me a postcard, drop me a line,
Stating point of view.
Indicate precisely what you mean to say
Yours sincerely, Wasting Away.
Give me your answer, fill in a form
Mine for evermore
Will you still need me, will you still feed me,
When I'm sixty-four?
Whoo!
The song "When I'm 64" is a track from The Beatles' eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, but it was primarily written by Paul McCartney along with John Lennon. The song tells the story of a person who is imagining what their life would be like in the future at the age of 64. The first verse talks about the worries of getting old and whether or not the person's partner will still be there for them on their birthday or send them a bottle of wine. The second verse talks about if the person were to come home late, would their partner still care for them at the age of 64. The third verse talks about the activities they could do together, such as gardening or knitting a sweater, and even having grandchildren on their knees. The final verse talks about the person asking for a commitment from their partner, asking if they will still need and feed them when they are 64.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get older losing my hair,
As I age and lose my hair, many years from now
Will you still be sending me a valentine Birthday greetings bottle of wine?
Will you continue to send me tokens of affection like valentines and wine on my birthday?
If I'd been out till quarter to three Would you lock the door,
If I came home late, would you wait up for me or lock the door?
Will you still need me, will you still feed me, When I'm sixty-four?
Will you still love me and take care of me when I reach the old age of 64?
You'll be older too, And if you say the word, I could stay with you.
As we both grow old, if you want me to, I'll stay by your side.
I could be handy mending a fuse When your lights have gone.
I'll be there to repair any broken things like fuses or lights that need attention.
You can knit a sweater by the fireside Sunday mornings go for a ride.
We can enjoy simple pleasures and spend quality time together like knitting and going on Sunday morning rides.
Doing the garden, digging the weeds, Who could ask for more?
Who could ask for more than to spend time together tending to the garden and removing weeds?
Every summer we can rent a cottage In the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear We shall scrimp and save Grandchildren on your knee Vera, Chuck, and Dave
We can plan for future trips and work hard to save money to take our grandchildren to the Isle of Wight and spend time with Vera, Chuck, and Dave.
Send me a postcard, drop me a line, Stating point of view. Indicate precisely what you mean to say Yours sincerely, Wasting Away.
Stay in touch with me and share your thoughts and opinions. Clearly express what you mean so I can fully understand. Sincerely, Waiting Away.
Give me your answer, fill in a form Mine for evermore Will you still need me, will you still feed me, When I'm sixty-four?
Please give me your answer and fill in the form to make our love official. Will you still commit to loving me and taking care of me when I'm 64?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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LJD Manx Fella
As a childhood friend of all three of the lads (Andy hadn't been born), I keep trying to get to the end of this interview without being in floods of tears. Not least because I know Barry was just 100% Barry throughout the whole interview. No ego, no heirs and graces. Just a mate whose "job" was to write and sing songs with his brothers. It's hard... I mean really hard, to see him surrounded by his big, beautiful family, yet at the same time, he feels like a man alone without Mo and Rob around. I know from personal experience, that the worst thing about getting older, isn't creaking bones, gaining a few extra pounds, or losing your hair. No. The worst thing (by far) is losing family members and lifetime friends who all played a part in making you the person you ultimately become. Sorry to be so downbeat, but that's just how I feel today. May your God bless you, whoever and wherever you are today x.
Roger Guerin
Thanks very much mate. So true it shows the human spirit is number 1. Faith hope and love will always shine through
Rosanne Feneley
Thank you for sharing, LJD Manx Fella - very moving and powerful. I am yet to see the entire interview, as it's just too late at night and I only found it about one hour ago. Barry Gibb sounds like a lovely, beautiful soul as I believe all the members of the group were. Sadly, I have to leave further viewing until tomorrow night. However, I know I'll truly value the time spent on the Bee Gees, from last night, tonight, tomorrow night and in future days ahead, God Bless and I'm sorry for your loss of all Bee Gees other than Barry, I pray you find solace and comfort, when you take a trip down memory lane whilst listening to their extraordinary music from Heaven : Barry's voice is stunning and their harmonising is excellent and I'm sure the angels like to join him and his deceased brothers in song. I pray you and your loved Ines have a blessed and joyous Christmas and Happy New Year for 2022.
Mary Ann Basil
Totally agree with you....getting old is by far the saddest part of life...because you are left behind by everyone and everything that shaped you.
Emma Yu
我很认同你要表达的意思，你非常真诚，看完我有点难过，老不可怕，可怕的是身边的人一个个离开，
Clifton Bowers
I started knowing him in dealing with Andy for recovery ..I have texted and spoke to him in past ten years..he attends the film festivals..
Chuck Ford
If this interview didn't touch you, You don't have a heart. Barry may be the last man standing, but his brothers still live on through him. They'll never be forgotten and I thank God for blessing us with their presence. I'll never get tired of listening to their music. The Bee Gees are timeless.
Julle Dalle
Yes
Tears…
Chaweewan Famwan
😢😢😢
LULWA29
Yes. I cried