Born and raised in Steady Brook, Newfoundland, Brian Byrne travelled and fi… Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Steady Brook, Newfoundland, Brian Byrne travelled and finally landed in Toronto where he discovered though a friend that I Mother Earth was looking for a frontman.

Years after being in IME, Brian released his own solo album called Tuesdays, Thursdays, and If It Rains, released on April 11th, 2006. Although an adult contemporary and folk rock album, there are also southern (Days Go On) and blues rock (Nova Dashboard, Paper Girl) influences. Many other tracks are beautiful pop rock ballads (Jen's Song, Century Old), sung through the strong emotion of Brian's voice.

Century Old
Brian Byrne Lyrics

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Near a century old
With hearts of gold
I'm sure you created the world
Still the boy that you know
Whose eyes you made glow
And to everyone, a perfect review

I love you more than you will ever know, you will ever know

I love you more than you will ever know, you will ever know

So I'll hold you close
And brag and boast
Of stories that may not be true
So a man I've become
Through the work that you've done
And for being here, I owe all to you

I love you more than you will ever know, you will ever know
I love you more than you will ever know, you will ever know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brian Byrne’s song Century Old are a touching tribute to a person who is nearly one hundred years old. The song speaks of the individual’s longevity, character, and impact on those around them. The first verse describes the person’s age, stating that they are “near a century old” but still possess “hearts of gold.” The singer expresses admiration for this person and suggests that they may have “created the world” with their influence and perspective.

The second verse focuses on the singer’s relationship with this person. The lyrics suggest that they have known each other since the singer was a boy, and the older individual has had a profound impact on the singer’s life. The singer speaks of their admiration for the older person, suggesting that they have helped shape the singer into the man he is today. The chorus repeats the phrase “I love you more than you will ever know,” emphasizing the deep gratitude and affection the singer feels for this person.

Line by Line Meaning

Near a century old
You are almost one hundred years old

With hearts of gold
You have kind and caring hearts

I'm sure you created the world
You are great and have done amazing things in your life

Still the boy that you know
You still have the same joy and spirit you had when you were a boy

Whose eyes you made glow
You bring happiness and joy to those around you

And to everyone, a perfect review
You are loved and admired by everyone

I love you more than you will ever know, you will ever know
I care about you deeply

So I'll hold you close
I want to give you comfort and support

And brag and boast
I will tell others how wonderful you are

Of stories that may not be true
I will tell stories about you, even if they are not entirely accurate

So a man I've become
You have helped and guided me to become a better person