Old
Danny Denial Lyrics

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I took the highway to the end
Paid all my dues in dividends
Now I'm too far back
From the west coast
The miles gone are sleep deprived
I don't know how I'm still alive
Think I've been driving
With a dead ghost

I've already lived
Already died
Already tried everything twice
I've already failed
Already fucked
Everything I've been dreaming of
I've already let everyone down
The morning that I was supposed to drown
I'm already bought
I'm already sold
Now I'm just old
Now I'm just old
Now I'm just old
Now I'm just old

I left the party for a smoke
And knew I'd never go back home
Whatever happened
To the good time
Now you've got bruises aches and pains
I've got an evil twin to save
And I'm the good one
Saying goodbye

I've already lived

Already died
Already tried everything twice
I've already failed
Already fucked
Everything I've been dreaming of
I've already let everyone down
The morning that I was supposed to drown
I'm already bought
I'm already sold
Now I'm just old
Now I'm just old
Now I'm just old
Now I'm just old

Each year you're less impressed
and I keep getting uglier I swear
It's cause I'm so depressed
but I keep getting skinnier and skinnier
And skinnier
and skinnier

I've already lived
Already died...
I've already failed
Already fucked...
I've already let everyone down...
I'm already bought
I'm already sold...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Danny Denial's song "Old" delve into themes of weariness, reflection, and the passage of time. The opening lines portray a journey on the highway, as the singer expresses that they have traveled a long way, but feel distant from their desired destination on the west coast. The reference to being "sleep deprived" suggests a sense of exhaustion and perhaps a lack of fulfillment in life. The line "driving with a dead ghost" implies that the singer feels like they are going through the motions, devoid of any real purpose or passion.

The chorus reveals a deep sense of existential resignation. The repetitive use of "already" emphasizes a feeling of having experienced and tried everything, with no substantial success. The lyrics touch upon feelings of self-doubt, disappointment, and the burden of unfulfilled dreams. The line "the morning that I was supposed to drown" symbolizes a missed opportunity, a moment where the singer was supposed to face their struggles head-on but instead allowed themselves to falter.

In the second verse, the atmosphere becomes more somber as the singer reflects on leaving a party and acknowledging that life has changed. The reference to an "evil twin" and a "good one saying goodbye" suggests an internal conflict, a battle between the darker aspects of oneself and the desire to leave behind negative influences.

The concluding section highlights the singer's increasing feelings of inadequacy and self-perceived decline. The lyrics touch on themes of aging, with lines lamenting being less impressive and physically deteriorating. The correlation between depression and the singer getting skinnier reflects their emotional state. The overarching sentiment of the song is encapsulated in the repeated phrase "Now I'm just old," serving as a powerful reminder of the passing of time and the accompanying feelings of regret and weariness.

Line by Line Meaning

I took the highway to the end
I embarked on a journey with no destination

Paid all my dues in dividends
I've faced all my responsibilities and reaped the rewards

Now I'm too far back from the west coast
I'm feeling distant and disconnected from my desired goals or dreams

The miles gone are sleep deprived
The long travels have left me exhausted and deprived of rest

I don't know how I'm still alive
I can't fathom how I've managed to survive through it all

Think I've been driving with a dead ghost
I realize that I've been pursuing something that no longer has meaning or purpose

I've already lived Already died Already tried everything twice
I've experienced life, death, and various endeavors multiple times

I've already failed Already fucked Everything I've been dreaming of
I've encountered failure and disappointment in all the things I aspired for

I've already let everyone down The morning that I was supposed to drown
I've disappointed those around me and missed the chance to overcome my struggles

I'm already bought I'm already sold Now I'm just old
I've already lost my identity and purpose, now I'm simply worn out and aged

I left the party for a smoke And knew I'd never go back home
I took a break to reflect, realizing that I can't return to the life I once knew

Whatever happened To the good time
I ponder what happened to the enjoyable moments of the past

Now you've got bruises aches and pains I've got an evil twin to save And I'm the good one Saying goodbye
While you suffer from physical pain, I must confront my inner struggles and bid farewell to my better self

Each year you're less impressed and I keep getting uglier I swear
As time passes, you become less impressed by me and I feel increasingly unattractive

It's cause I'm so depressed but I keep getting skinnier and skinnier And skinnier and skinnier
My depression leads to weight loss, causing me to appear thinner with each passing day

I've already lived Already died...
I've experienced life and death before...

I've already failed Already fucked...
I've encountered failure and disappointment before...

I've already let everyone down...
I've disappointed those around me before...

I'm already bought I'm already sold...
I've already lost my identity and purpose before...

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Written by: Danny Denial

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