Older
Rhatigan Lyrics
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Policemen look younger
Clothes sizes smaller
Gin tastes better and better
Problems get bigger
Friendships grow deeper
Lovers drift further and further apart
Be left out in the cold in unfashionable clothes
With no hope just a joke among kids in the know
I don't want to get old
As the years go by
Families grow larger
Waistlines even further
Actions made safer and safer
Till nothing and no chance is left
And you're deeper and deeper in debt
I don't want to get older
Make a mess of what's left and have only regret
Short of breath short of sense short of luck and good sex
I don't want to get old
When once we would fight to the death
Now principles fall by the way
We fear failure and change
And there's no escape
Getting older
I don't want to get older
Be left out in the cold in unfashionable clothes
With no hope just a joke among kids in the know
I don't want to get old
I don't want to get older
Make a mess of what's left and have only regret
Short of breath short of sense short of luck and good sex
I don't want to get old
The song "Older" by Rhatigan captures the fear and anxiety of aging. The lyrics express the feeling of losing control over one's life as time passes. The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the poem, describing how things are changing with time. Clothes sizes are getting smaller, gin tastes better, and problems are getting bigger. Friendships are growing deeper, but lovers are drifting further apart. The second verse continues this train of thought with descriptions of growing families, expanding waistlines, and increasingly limited opportunities for action.
The final verse is where the song's theme is most explicitly expressed. Rhatigan sings about the fear of being left out in the cold, of becoming a joke among the younger generation. She doesn't want to get old and make a mess of what's left. She's afraid of losing her breath, her sense, her luck, and her sex. The song expresses the universal fear of aging and the regret that comes with it.
Overall, "Older" is a poignant and relatable reflection on the passage of time. It is a reminder to live life to the fullest, to not let fear and regret of aging hold us back. The song is a commentary on how society values youth and beauty over experience and wisdom. It encourages listeners to cherish the present and not let life slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
As the years go by
Time keeps moving forward
Policemen look younger
The singer is aging and the people who used to seem older now look younger
Clothes sizes smaller
Sizes of clothes seem to be getting smaller over time
Gin tastes better and better
The artist is aging and their appreciation for gin has increased
Problems get bigger
The problems that the artist faces seem larger as they age
Friendships grow deeper
The singer values their friendships more deeply than when they were younger
Lovers drift further and further apart
The singer has experienced relationships growing more distant over time
Families grow larger
The artist has observed families getting bigger
Waistlines even further
The artist has noticed people gaining weight as they age
Actions made safer and safer
As people age, they tend to prefer safer options
Till nothing and no chance is left
After living a long time, sometimes it may feel like there are no opportunities left
And you're deeper and deeper in debt
The artist has seen people accumulate more debt as they age
I don't want to get older
The singer doesn't want to age
Be left out in the cold in unfashionable clothes
The singer doesn't want to be old, unfashionable, and alone
With no hope just a joke among kids in the know
The singer fears becoming irrelevant and being mocked by younger generations
Make a mess of what's left and have only regret
The artist doesn't want to live a life full of regrets
Short of breath short of sense short of luck and good sex
The artist fears physical and mental decline as they age, and missing out on enjoyable experiences
When once we would fight to the death
When the singers were younger, they were more passionate and unyielding in their beliefs
Now principles fall by the way
As the singers have aged, they have become less principled
We fear failure and change
As the artists have aged, they have become more afraid of failure and change
And there's no escape
Growing old is an inevitable process with no way to avoid it
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cosmos
Radagons most damaging attack is getting flashbanged every time you enter his bossroom
Debjyoti Nandi
me playing at 3 am with my lights off
Ammar S
I literally got a headache due to the flashbang
Neltharion Rayane
And God knows how many times we entered there.
JulianS
@Andrew Decker bro same, that shit is so annoying
MrThetruth1986
Fr 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Badassmcawsome009
The fact that the devs have secretly been building up this boss fight for years makes it even more crazy. Ragadon is in the very first reveal trailer, same with the ost. The tamer version of the ost was in the very first gameplay reveal. Every time you turn on the game you hear a version of this theme. And then when you finally see him hoist up that hammer in the same way he did in that very first reveal trailer, and the ost BLASTS off, brass so strong is overpowers the choir, it's an absolutely mindblowing moment.
jrc 05250
@Mitchell Ward I think I see what you mean. Yeah, because right when the intro cutscene ends and the fight begins, the music is supposed to go straight into the second motif played by the brass and strings. That caught me off guard too, when I first watched this. It didn't annoy me as much, but I understand why it is annoying.
Mitchell Ward
@jrc 05250 yes but its ruined when it all restarts in this clip. So many other videos on YouTube of this same fight scene have the same audio cut and it completely ruins the art.
jrc 05250
When I heard the main title theme, I never thought it would've been used in the game, but at the final fight, it was just mind-blowing to hear it, but re-orchestrated. The opening brass line given to a full choir, repeating 3 times instead of descending, the way it does during the title screen version. The rhythm in the lower strings picking up while a counter melody of strings rises. All paired with the still imagery of Radagon hoisting his hammer as he turns to you... Brought a tear to my eye.