When I'm Old
Fastbacks Lyrics
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What I meant by that I can't say anymore.
Sometimes when I feel like there's no-one control.
Tomorrow never know. No-one answers the door.
If I know one thing, I don't know everything
I wonder what happened when you came in
And there's one thing more, I know it's not too fair
The dogs go to sleep but the cats are awake.
The full moon bakes through my curtain.
The light in my room won't be fading soon
It's a lonely old moon in the sky.
When I'm all alone and I think of being old I can see myself alone
I don't want to be alone when I'm old.
The song "When I'm Old" by Fastbacks is a contemplative piece that reflects on the fear of growing old alone. The opening line "It means more to me than to you, I know" suggests that the singer's feelings about the subject are stronger than those of others. However, the following line "What I meant by that I can't say anymore" indicates that those emotions are difficult to put into words.
The singer reflects on the uncertainties of life, the idea that there is no one controlling what happens next, and the unanswered mysteries of tomorrow. They also assert that they do not know everything - a realization that comes with maturity. The lyrics "These things that I'm thinking I just can't share at all" convey a sense of isolation and frustration. The cats staying awake and the full moon shining through the curtains suggest that the singer is up late at night, contemplating the complexities of the topic.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their fear of being alone when they get old. The lyrics "When I'm all alone and I think of being old I can see myself alone. I don't want to be alone when I'm old" are a poignant reminder of the importance of human connection, especially as we grow older.
Line by Line Meaning
It means more to me than to you, I know.
I understand that this topic holds more significance to me than it does to you, but I cannot properly articulate why.
What I meant by that I can't say anymore.
I once had a clear intention behind what I said, but now I cannot recall what that was or how to put it into words.
Sometimes when I feel like there's no-one control.
In moments where I am unsure of who is in charge or what is happening, I become overwhelmed with a sense of powerlessness.
Tomorrow never know. No-one answers the door.
The future is uncertain, and it feels like nobody is available or willing to assist me in navigating its unknown territory.
If I know one thing, I don't know everything
Despite having knowledge about certain aspects of life, I understand that there is still so much I do not comprehend.
I wonder what happened when you came in
I am curious about the events that occurred when you entered my life and how they may have affected me.
And there's one thing more, I know it's not too fair
In addition to everything else I am dealing with, I recognize that there is another aspect of my situation that is unjust.
These things that I'm thinking I just can't share at all.
There are thoughts inside me that I am unable or unwilling to express to others.
The dogs go to sleep but the cats are awake.
As the night wears on, the canine creatures around me drift off into slumber, while the felines remain alert and vigilant.
The full moon bakes through my curtain.
The bright, radiant light of the full moon creeps through the fabric of my window covering and illuminates my room.
The light in my room won't be fading soon
It appears that I will be awake and alert for a while longer, as the lighting in my room is unlikely to diminish any time soon.
It's a lonely old moon in the sky.
Despite its striking appearance, the moon is a solitary figure looming alone in the vastness above us.
When I'm all alone and I think of being old I can see myself alone
During moments of isolation, when I project myself into the future, I can envision myself as being completely alone in my old age.
I don't want to be alone when I'm old.
I fear the idea of reaching my advanced years and having nobody to share my experiences with.
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Written by: KURT BLOCH
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