Silver
Carrie Newcomer Lyrics


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Will you love me when we go silver
When our ears and noses get bigger
When Arthritis starts to nag
And our best parts start to sag

Will you love me in reading glasses
Kiss my neck and still make passes
And our grandchildren we'll scandalize
By holding hands and making eyes

There is no real way of knowin'
But if things keep goin' the way they're goin'
I will promise you again
I will be with you and we'll be the best of friends

Will you love me if I babble
Let me win sometimes at scrabble
Will you help me bare the load
And be somebody I'm still proud to know

There is no real way of knowin'
But if things keep goin' the way they're goin'
I will promise you again
I will be with you and we'll be the best of friends

Will I still be what you need
When I drive below posted speed
Lay down like spoons in quiet wonder
And love me years and days without number

Will you love me when life hurts
Wake me up if I fall asleep in church
Sit beside me when evening comes
And count our blessing one by one?





Will you love me when we go silver

Overall Meaning

Carrie Newcomer's song "Silver" is a heartwarming and sentimental tribute to love that endures through the ups and downs of time. The song speaks about growing old together and the insecurities that come with aging, such as wrinkles, arthritis, and loss of hearing. However, the song reassures that true love perseveres through the changes that come with aging as it continues to flourish with mutual respect and kindness towards one another.


Through thoughtful lyrics, the song highlights that love is not just about romance but also about companionship and support through life's challenges. The lyrics evoke emotions of vulnerability and fear, as the singer wonders if their partner will still love them when they are old and feeble, babbling or driving too slow. Despite all these uncertainties, the song conveys a message of hope and reassurance that if things continue the way they are, the love between the couple will continue to deepen and mature.


Overall, "Silver" is a touching ode to the power of love and its ability to endure through the passage of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Will you love me when we go silver
Will you still love me as we both age and become older


When our ears and noses get bigger
When we inevitably begin to age and our physical features change, will you still love me?


When Arthritis starts to nag
As we both grow older, we may experience physical pain and discomfort, but will you still love me and stay by my side?


And our best parts start to sag
The physical changes of aging may affect our bodies, but will you still find me attractive and love me all the same?


Will you love me in reading glasses
As we age, our eyesight may weaken and require reading glasses, but will you still look at me with love and affection?


Kiss my neck and still make passes
Will you still desire me, kiss me with passion and make romantic advances?


And our grandchildren we'll scandalize
Even as we grow older, will we still have a youthful spirit and sense of fun that may surprise or scandalize our grandchildren?


By holding hands and making eyes
Will we still be affectionate and show our love through small gestures of holding hands and making eye contact?


There is no real way of knowin'
The future is uncertain and we cannot predict how we will change, but these questions are important to ask in order to deepen our commitment to each other.


But if things keep goin' the way they're goin'
If we continue to work on our relationship and prioritize our love, we can face any challenges that come our way and continue to grow together.


I will promise you again
I vow to recommit myself to you and our relationship once again.


I will be with you and we'll be the best of friends
No matter what happens, we will be friends and partners who support each other and face the world together.


Will I still be what you need
As our relationship evolves and changes, will I still be able to meet your emotional and physical needs?


When I drive below posted speed
As we age, we may become more cautious and move more slowly, but will you still be patient and love me all the same?


Lay down like spoons in quiet wonder
Even amid the chaos of life, will we still find moments of intimacy and connection, lying together closely in quiet moments of wonder?


And love me years and days without number
As we age and grow old together, will you continue to love me endlessly and without reservation?


Will you love me when life hurts
When life becomes difficult and painful, will you still love me and be there to support me?


Wake me up if I fall asleep in church
Even as we age, will we still find moments of humor and levity, like a partner gently nudging the other awake in church?


Sit beside me when evening comes
Even as our lives change and our routines shift, will we still make time to sit together, share space, and be present with one another?


And count our blessing one by one?
Even amid the challenges and difficulties of life, will we continue to express gratitude for our love for one another and the ways in which we support each other?




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