Rusty man
Gugun Blues Shelter Lyrics


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I was born in 1962
Give or take
a number of two
Maybe it's the same
year as you
but deep inside me
I'm still 22
My feet start
to hurt when I'm walk
My voice start
to break when I talk
My hairs turned
a color of chalk
Pay my taxes
at a county court
You know sometimes
I find it hard to breathe
In god above
I still believe
And if my age
ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
I still possess
the old silver tongue
I'm still a hit
with all the women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Yes I'm getting old
but still havin fun.yeah

I was born in 1962
Give or take
a number of two
Maybe it's the same
year as you
but deep inside me

I'm still 22

You know sometimes
I find it hard to breathe
In god above
I still believe
And if my age




ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rusty Man" speak about the aging process of the singer, who was born in 1962. However, despite getting older and experiencing physical changes such as aching feet, a deep voice, and grey hair, the singer still feels like they are 22 years old on the inside. Despite the challenges that come with ageing, such as paying taxes at a county court, the singer still finds enjoyment in life and is a hit with women, especially after a few drinks. The song speaks of still believing in God and that age is just a number, and that the singer still possesses the gift of a silver tongue.


The song reflects on the universal experience of ageing and its inevitability. The lyrics speak to the idea that getting old is more than just physical, as there is a disconnect between the way one feels inside and the way their body changes on the outside. However, despite this, the lyrics encourage the idea that age doesn't have to define a person and that they can still enjoy life and find ways to have fun despite physical changes.


Line by Line Meaning

I was born in 1962
The year of my birth was 1962


Give or take a number of two
The exact year is uncertain, but it's within a year or two


Maybe it's the same year as you
It's possible that we were born in the same year


but deep inside me I'm still 22
Even though I'm getting older, I still feel like I'm young


My feet start to hurt when I'm walk
I'm experiencing physical signs of aging


My voice start to break when I talk
My voice isn't as strong as it used to be


My hairs turned a color of chalk
My hair has turned gray or white


Pay my taxes at a county court
I'm a responsible citizen who pays their taxes


You know sometimes I find it hard to breathe
I struggle with my physical health at times


In god above I still believe
I have faith in a higher power


And if my age ain't all just what it seems It's just a number
My age doesn't define me as a person


I still possess the old silver tongue
I'm still a smooth talker


I'm still a hit with all the women
I'm still considered attractive to women


Especially after whiskey and rum
Alcohol seems to help my romantic prospects


Yes I'm getting old but still havin fun.yeah
Despite the signs of aging, I'm still enjoying life




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I was born in 1962
Give or take a number of two
Maybe it's the same year as you but deep inside
Me I'm still 22
My feet start to hurt when I'm walk
My voice start to break when I talk
My hairs turned a color of chalk
Pay my taxes at a county court
You know sometimes I find it hard to breathe
In god above I still believe
And if my age ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
I still possess the old silver tongue
I'm still a hit with all the women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Yes I'm getting old but still havin fun yeah



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@ThisHandleIsAvailablee

I was born in 1962
Give or take a number of two
Maybe it's the same year as you but deep inside
Me I'm still 22
My feet start to hurt when I'm walk
My voice start to break when I talk
My hairs turned a color of chalk
Pay my taxes at a county court
You know sometimes I find it hard to breathe
In god above I still believe
And if my age ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
I still possess the old silver tongue
I'm still a hit with all the women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Yes I'm getting old but still havin fun yeah

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