To embellish the sound of the electric guitar ("Fender Stratocaster") during the recording of some of the overdubbed tracks, Dee patched the output of the guitar through a (recently acquired) effects pedal device known as an "Electric Mistress".
Older
Klaatu Lyrics
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It seems like each day you get older
And each day the world becomes colder
In a cynical way
Time
Do you feel like you've missed your time?
I feel like I've missed mine
And I'm losing my way
I think it's time you realized
For I can see it in your eyes
You seem convinced that you will live forever
Over
I feel like my life has blown over
I keep looking over my shoulder
And seeing nothing but grey
It's a crime
Don't it seem like such a crime
I wish I had more time
But I'm drifting away
Older
You see it's like I told you
You've gained the right to grow older
By living today
I think it's time you realized
For I can see it in your eyes
You seem convinced that you will live forever
"Older" by Klaatu is a poignant reflection on the passage of time, and how it seems to leave us feeling more isolated and disconnected as we age. The song begins by noting that with each passing day, we are getting older, but the world around us is also changing, becoming increasingly colder and more cynical. The lyrics suggest that this is a natural process, but it can also be difficult to accept, particularly when we feel like we've missed opportunities or lost our way in life.
The chorus of the song underscores this sense of regret, with the singer lamenting that they feel like their life has "blown over," and they are now looking over their shoulder at a grey and featureless landscape. They wish they had more time, but they are "drifting away," unable to reclaim the time they feel they've lost. Despite this melancholy tone, however, the song also offers a ray of hope, as the singer notes that growing older is a natural and necessary part of life, and it's something that we earn by living each day to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like each day you get older
As time passes, you're aging and becoming older with each day
And each day the world becomes colder
As you age, the world seems to become harsher and less appealing
In a cynical way
This coldness is often displayed in a negative and pessimistic way
Do you feel like you've missed your time?
Have you ever felt like you've lost valuable time or opportunities in life?
I feel like I've missed mine
The artist reflects on their own life and feels like they have missed out on important things
And I'm losing my way
The singer feels lost and unsure about their path in life
I think it's time you realized
The singer wants to make the listener aware of something important
For I can see it in your eyes
The artist has noticed something in the listener's eyes that they want to address
You seem convinced that you will live forever
The artist perceives that the listener has an unrealistic belief in their own immortality
I feel like my life has blown over
The artist feels like their life has passed them by or happened too quickly
I keep looking over my shoulder
The singer is constantly looking back and dwelling on their past
And seeing nothing but grey
When looking back, the artist only sees a bleak and uninspiring past
Don't it seem like such a crime
The singer thinks that it is unfair or wrong that time passes so quickly
I wish I had more time
The singer expresses a desire for more time to do the things they want to do
But I'm drifting away
Despite their wishes, the singer feels like they are slowly losing touch with their goals and desires
You see it's like I told you
The artist references a previous conversation or piece of advice they gave to the listener
You've gained the right to grow older
The artist believes that aging is a privilege that comes with having lived a full life
By living today
The only way to gain the right to live longer and grow older is by living in the present and making the most of each day
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DEE(DAVID) LONG
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