Age
La Havas Lianne Lyrics
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When I call his name, he turns his back
The weather is growing cold
And I want him back again
I kinda know this other guy but he's rather
Old enough to be my father
So he's not the one for me
I'm at a loss
Not a coincidence he left me because
My older man
Was ready to love me like the woman that I am
Ooh
So is it such a problem if he's old?
As long as he does whatever he's told
I'm glad that it's just my heart that he stole
And left my dignity alone
When in Rome we landed our first kiss
I slurred my words but he pretended not to notice
And then he sat down to play
My heart sang a symphony
So far, so swimmingly
I'm glad I got up to find my fish in that sea
We've come so far
So who gives a damn about the ages we are
Ooh
So is it such a problem if he's old?
As long as he does whatever he is told
I'm glad that it's just my heart that he stole
And left my dignity alone
So is it such a problem that he's old?
As long as he does whatever he is told
I know I'm gonna survive the December cold
With somebody to retrieve my long lost soul
With somebody to retrieve my long lost soul
The song Age by Lianne La Havas explores the complexities of love and age in a relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's struggle to love someone who does not love her back, turning away from her when she calls his name. Despite this, she still longs for him as the weather grows colder. The singer acknowledges that she knows another man who is interested in her, but dismisses him due to his age. She admits to having a preference for younger men, but her older partner is the one who is ready to love her like the woman she is. The singer is at a loss when it comes to the age gap, but ultimately decides that their love is more important than societal norms about age differences.
The opening lines of the song evoke a sense of unrequited love and rejection. The singer's love for this person is one-sided, and she is left feeling rejected and hurt. Her longing for him in the cold weather mirrors the coldness of his response to her. As the song progresses, the singer's perspective on age in relationships becomes more nuanced. While she initially dismisses the older man who is interested in her, she later realizes that their love is more important than the age gap. The song ultimately becomes a celebration of their love and their ability to overcome societal norms and expectations.
Overall, Age by Lianne La Havas is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and age in a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and rejection, while also celebrating the power of love to overcome societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I love him? He don't love back
I have strong feelings for this person, but unfortunately they don't feel the same way about me.
When I call his name, he turns his back
Even when I reach out to this person, they actively avoid me and refuse to engage with me.
The weather is growing cold
And I want him back again
As the season changes, I find myself longing for this person even though they have rejected me.
I kinda know this other guy but he's rather
Old enough to be my father
So he's not the one for me
'Cause I fancy younger men
I'm at a loss
Despite knowing this older man and having a connection with him, I ultimately know that he isn't right for me because I am attracted to younger men. This leaves me feeling conflicted and unsure of what to do.
Not a coincidence he left me because
My older man
Was ready to love me like the woman that I am
Ooh
The reason why the person I loved left me was likely because he knew that I had feelings for an older man who was truly ready to accept me for who I am.
So is it such a problem if he's old?
As long as he does whatever he's told
I'm glad that it's just my heart that he stole
And left my dignity alone
Age shouldn't be a barrier to love, as long as the person respects me and treats me well. Despite taking my heart, this person didn't cross any boundaries or make me lose my sense of self-worth.
When in Rome we landed our first kiss
I slurred my words but he pretended not to notice
And then he sat down to play
My heart sang a symphony
So far, so swimmingly
I'm glad I got up to find my fish in that sea
We've come so far
So who gives a damn about the ages we are
Ooh
Despite our age difference, we have found love and happiness with each other. Even though I was initially nervous around him, his kindness and patience made me feel comfortable and allowed me to open up to him. Our relationship has flourished and we don't care about what anyone else thinks or says about us.
I know I'm gonna survive the December cold
With somebody to retrieve my long lost soul
With somebody to retrieve my long lost soul
Even though the winter months can be tough, I feel confident that I will be able to get through it with the support of my partner, who has helped me rediscover parts of myself that I thought were lost. I am grateful to have someone who has helped me find a sense of wholeness and purpose.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIANNE CHARLOTTE BARNES, MATT HALES
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