1. Old is a black metal band from Germany. Formed in 2003 by Reaper (vocals), Doomhammer (guitar/drums) and Horus (bass guitar). The band was born to be a dedication to the old school Black Metal sound of the 80s and early 90s, bands like Celtic Frost/Hellhammer, Slaughter, Bathory, Possessed, Darkthrone, Mayhem, Venom, Sodom and Destruction. In 2004 OLD recorded their "Blood Skull" rehearsal tape, originally limited to 50 copies, but in cause of the great feedback from all around the world they raised the amount of tapes. They kept going as a pure rehearsal band 'til they recorded the "Nocturnal Ritual" 7" in summer 2004. In the beginning of 2005 OLD also signed on Tyrant Syndicate Records a sub label witch is under the wings of Peaceville Records, so they recorded their first full length album "Down With The Nails" in the end of summer 2005.
2. OLD is an indie pop trio from Malmo, Sweden. The band has released two EPs "Old Ladies Die Young" (2014) and "Who's Who?" (2015).
Note: For James Plotkin and Alan Dubin's band, see O.L.D..
Who Are You
Old Lyrics
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Or am I fucking with you
So forgivably foolish
Just a boy at 42
Am I fucking with you
Or are you fucking with me
Come invade my land
It's your Manifest Destiny
Or am I fucking with him
You don't have a need for greed
You just don't want him to win
Am I fucking with you
Or are you fucking with her
It's a backyard bitch fight
Place your bets on the insecure
Are you fucking with me
Or am I fucking with you
My panties are red
Your pills are Pfizer blue
Am I fucking with you
Or are you fucking with me
You're a big strong man
But it's not your turn to speak
Am I fucking with you
Or are they fucking with us
No money to live
But a slap on the ass just for good luck
Are you fucking with me
Or are we fucking with them
Twistin' up all their words
Like my tongue to a cherry stem
Is it love
Is it fear
Either way
End is near
Brother big
Let me live
Mercy for the
Suckling pig
Are you sick
Are you tired
Oh the peaks keep
Getting higher
What is this
Is this it
Elusive
Philosophic clit
Rage, rage, rage on me
I'm bursting at the seams
Scarily, scarily, scarily, scarily
Life is but a scheme
In "Who Are You," Old is questioning whether the people in their life are being genuine with them or not. The opening lines suggest this uncertainty, as Old wonders if they are being messed with or doing the messing themselves. The mention of being "forgivably foolish" could be a nod to feeling vulnerable or gullible, especially given their age.
The verses continue to explore these thoughts, referencing a range of scenarios where it's unclear who has the upper hand. The lines "am I fucking with him / you don't have a need for greed / you just don't want him to win" hint at a power struggle, while "it's a backyard bitch fight / place your bets on the insecure" alludes to petty conflict between women.
As the song progresses, there's a sense that Old is tired of these games and wants a genuine connection. The line "twisting up all their words / like my tongue to a cherry stem" could be read as a metaphor for trying to decipher someone's true intentions. The final few lines, "rage on me / I'm bursting at the seams / scarily, scarily, scarily, scarily / life is but a scheme," reinforce this feeling of being overwhelmed by the deceptions and agendas of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you fucking with me
Are you intentionally trying to deceive or manipulate me?
Or am I fucking with you
Am I the one who is deceiving or manipulating you?
So forgivably foolish
My actions can be forgiven because of my naivete.
Just a boy at 42
Despite my age, I still feel immature and inexperienced.
Come invade my land
Take control of what I possess because you believe it is your destiny.
It's your Manifest Destiny
You believe it is your absolute fate to take possession of my land.
You don't have a need for greed
You aren't overtly greedy, but you still don't want your opponent to win.
You just don't want him to win
You possess a subtle yet strong desire to prevent your opponent from succeeding.
It's a backyard bitch fight
A conflict or rivalry currently happening within a small or restricted area.
Place your bets on the insecure
Bet on the one who lacks confidence and has doubts in their abilities.
My panties are red
The color of my underwear is red.
Your pills are Pfizer blue
Your medication is made by the Pfizer company and is blue in color.
You're a big strong man
You are a physically large, powerful male.
But it's not your turn to speak
Although you are strong and powerful, it is not your moment to express your thoughts.
No money to live
I don't have enough financial resources to support myself.
But a slap on the ass just for good luck
Despite my lack of funds, I receive a seemingly meaningless pat on the back for good fortune.
Are we fucking with them
Are we intentionally trying to deceive or manipulate others?
Twistin' up all their words
Distorting or changing what others say to fit our own agenda.
Like my tongue to a cherry stem
As easily as I can manipulate a cherry stem with my tongue, I can manipulate the words of others.
Is it love
Could this feeling be love?
Is it fear
Perhaps this feeling is actually a manifestation of fear.
Either way
Regardless of what it is, there is no alternative.
End is near
The conclusion or outcome is quickly approaching.
Brother big
A reference to someone who is highly respected or influential in a certain community.
Let me live
Allow me to live freely and without restriction.
Mercy for the
Show compassion for the...
Suckling pig
A young or inexperienced person who is dependent on someone else.
Are you sick
Are you physically unwell?
Are you tired
Are you feeling fatigued?
Oh the peaks keep
The highs continue to...
Getting higher
Increasing in intensity or excitement.
What is this
What is happening or occurring?
Is this it
Could this be the conclusion or outcome?
Elusive
Difficult to grasp or understand.
Philosophic clit
A profound, metaphysical concept or idea.
Rage, rage, rage on me
Express extreme anger or indignation towards me.
I'm bursting at the seams
I am filled to capacity with emotions or energy.
Scarily, scarily, scarily, scarily
Something is causing great fear or apprehension.
Life is but a scheme
Life can be viewed as a plan or organized system.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jules Townsend
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