Old Town Blues
Boy & Bear Lyrics

To my aching glow
You are the one who can soothe my pain and suffering.

You got a hold of me now
You have a strong grip on me, and I cannot resist your power.

How you rendered slow
You work in slow but sure ways, which make me feel secure.

But harder than hell to my ground
However, you are tough and unyielding, which can be difficult for me to handle.

I'm looking for my old mans' shoes
I am trying to step into my father's shoes and become the man he was.

I'm kicking off these old town blues
I want to get rid of the melancholy and boredom associated with small towns.

Just don't leave me here
Please don't abandon me in this difficult situation, as I cannot handle it alone.

Cos' I just won't survive
I am too weak to face the challenges of life without your support.

There's a raven hovering
A sense of foreboding and danger is present, like a raven lurking nearby.

But he's keeping me alive
Despite the ominous sign, this presence is somehow keeping me going.

I've known him all my life
The feeling of danger and risk is not a new one, but has always been there, lurking in the background.

He's the spirit of a young man mourning
The ominous presence is like the ghost of a young man who died, mourning his own loss of life.

But like the shadow of a carving knife
The presence is not the cause of harm, but rather, a warning of potential danger.

He's not the danger but the warning sign
The sense of dread is not the source of the danger, but rather, the sign that it is nearby and should be avoided.

And we're kicking off easy
Despite the potential for danger, we are moving forward slowly and cautiously.

Hey
An exclamation, drawing attention to what follows.

I can't seem to move
I am struggling to take action in the face of the challenges I am facing.

I'm paralysed
I feel completely stuck and unable to move forward.

I'm chocking on my holy mood
Despite my best intentions, my attempts to be good and righteous are choking me, making it hard to breathe.

Cos I wanna be an old man too
I aspire to be an old man, wise and respected, but I am struggling to achieve this.

I wanna be a role model to my kids
I want to set an example for my children, to show them how to live a good life.

I wanna teach them how to love
My highest goal is to pass on the ability to love, which is the most important thing in life.

But you gotta show me how to live
In order to achieve these goals, I need your guidance and support.

And we're kicking off easy
We are moving forward slowly and cautiously, taking one step at a time.