And through decades of solid output, rigorous touring, and unyielding punk ethos, he cemented himself as one of the most influential heroes of the DIY scene.
Rosenstock is a self-made artist who's built a bridge between enraged, angst-ridden political catharsis and hard-hitting depressive emotional introspection. His voice is loud, raspy, and on the cusp of anger, but underneath that lies enough nuance and subtlety to make his music fun and arresting all at once.
In just a couple of years, Jeff Rosenstock has gone from beloved underground punk mainstay to a DIY legend and one of the most acclaimed figures in modern punk.
Pietro 60 Years Old
Jeff Rosenstock Lyrics
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Keep me warm in the cold?
Will you stay with me in Brooklyn Heights
where the city clerk's line's moving slow, slow, slow?
They'll feed us directives in some language that we don't know
and we don't have to know
The opening verse of Jeff Rosenstock's song "Pietro 60 Years Old" presents a sense of longing and need for companionship. The singer, presumably speaking to Pietro, a 60-year-old person, asks if they will wait for them and keep them warm in the cold. The choice to address a specific person rather than a general audience creates a personal connection between the singer and the listener, emphasizing their desire for Pietro's companionship. The following line "Will you stay with me in Brooklyn Heights where the city clerk's line's moving slow, slow, slow?" adds to the picture of urban isolation, suggesting that the two characters may feel out of place in the busy, mechanical city. The line "They'll feed us directives in some language that we don't know and we don't have to know" suggests that the two characters are resigned to their position as outsiders, not fitting in with the bureaucracy of the city.
The second verse of the song shifts to a more metaphorical and abstract discussion, with the lyrics "Pietro, 60 years old, let the buildings fall down, let the good things come slow." This line suggests that Pietro is older and wiser, and perhaps more accepting of life's trials and tribulations than the younger protagonist. The emphasis on "let the good things come slow" suggests that Pietro values patience and perseverance above immediate gratification. The final lines of the song, "And I’ll sing along to the songs of the time, let them make me crazy, it's gonna be fine," give a hint of optimism, as the singer resolves to find some solace in music and trust in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Pietro, 60 years old, will you wait for me?
Pietro, who has lived for 60 years, will you wait for me?
Keep me warm in the cold?
Will you provide me warmth during cold times?
Will you stay with me in Brooklyn Heights
Are you willing to be with me in Brooklyn Heights?
where the city clerk's line's moving slow, slow, slow?
In that place, where the city clerk's line is moving very slowly?
They'll feed us directives in some language that we don't know
They will provide us with instructions in a language we do not understand
and we don't have to know
And not knowing is acceptable
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Written by: Jeff Rosenstock
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@ThePersonNetwork
favorite song on the album
@LambTAFFF
Pietro, 60 years old, will you wait for me?
Keep me warm in the cold?
Will you stay with me in Brooklyn Heights
where the city clerk's line's moving slow, slow, slow?
They'll feed us directives in some language that we don't know
and we don't have to know
@joshualowery3452
Why is the song only 39 sec long is there more on the album or is that just it?
@verticalfish
Sometimes, a song only needs 39 seconds to tell you all that it needs to.
@pigammon7843
first part of a multi-song medley
@colinburleigh306
my favorite animal collective song