Old Folks
Rose and Me Lyrics
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Wanna live a sick life write it down in a song
'Cause these people are the best, the party never ends
Wanna party with you 'til we're on the meds
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
Gimme tequila
My hip is acting up
I wanna do a keg stand
I'm not that old love
Us ladies been talking
Wanna do Mardi Gras
How much we gotta pay to hush it up, huh?
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
Seniors' discount at the liquor store
Gossiping 'bout Samantha that whore
And Leonard's been getting frisky
In your dreams old man
I don't date anyone over 50
Girl's got needs you understand
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
I wanna live fast die old
Sitting in a folks' home
With my besties
Downing shots of Hennessey
Hennessey, Hennessey
Sitting with my besties
Hennessey, Hennessey
With my besties
The song "Old Folks" by Rose and Me is a playful and slightly tongue-in-cheek reflection on the desire to live life to the fullest, even as one grows older. The lyrics suggest a longing for a fun and exciting lifestyle that is often associated with youth and partying. The mention of wanting to "live a sick life" and write it down in a song implies a desire for a vibrant and memorable existence, with the experiences of the older generation documented through music.
The repetition of the line "I wanna live fast die old, sitting in a folks' home" conveys the idea that age should not restrict one's ability to enjoy life. It embraces the possibility of partying and having a good time, even in the later stages of life. The reference to "downing shots of Hennessey" further emphasizes the desire to indulge and have a carefree time with close friends, regardless of age.
The lyrics also play with the stereotypes associated with aging, particularly in the lines "Seniors' discount at the liquor store, gossiping 'bout Samantha that whore." Here, the song pokes fun at the notion of seniors engaging in typical senior activities, such as taking advantage of discounts and engaging in lighthearted gossip. It challenges the idea of conformity and suggests that people should be free to enjoy life and have fun, regardless of societal expectations.
Additionally, the mention of wanting to do a keg stand and participate in Mardi Gras further showcases the desire for adventure, excitement, and the rejection of traditional ideas around aging. The song overall is lighthearted and celebrates the bonds of friendship, as expressed in lines like "sitting with my besties" and the idea of experiencing life together with close companions.
In essence, "Old Folks" is a song about defying age stereotypes, embracing life, and having a good time, no matter how old one is. It encourages the idea that age should not restrict one's ability to fully enjoy life's pleasures and create lasting memories with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I gotta choose between fast and long?
Why should I have to decide between living a fast-paced, exciting life and a long, fulfilling life?
Wanna live a sick life write it down in a song
I want to live an amazing and extraordinary life that I can capture and share through my music.
'Cause these people are the best, the party never ends
Because these individuals I surround myself with are the greatest, and we always keep the celebration going.
Wanna party with you 'til we're on the meds
I want to keep enjoying wild parties and having a great time with you until we reach old age and require medication.
Gimme tequila
I want to have a drink of tequila.
My hip is acting up
My hip is causing me some discomfort or pain.
I wanna do a keg stand
I desire to participate in a keg stand, a drinking game where one supports themselves upside down on a keg and consumes alcohol.
I'm not that old love
I may not be young anymore, but I'm not considered old either.
Us ladies been talking
We women have been having conversations.
Wanna do Mardi Gras
We want to experience and take part in the festivities of Mardi Gras.
How much we gotta pay to hush it up, huh?
How much money do we need to pay to keep our intentions or plans a secret, huh?
Seniors' discount at the liquor store
We receive a discount for senior citizens when purchasing alcohol at the liquor store.
Gossiping 'bout Samantha that whore
Engaging in conversations and spreading rumors about Samantha, referring to her derogatorily as a promiscuous person.
And Leonard's been getting frisky
Leonard has been exhibiting bold and flirtatious behavior.
In your dreams old man
You wish or believe that can happen, elderly man, but it's only in your dreams.
I don't date anyone over 50
I have a preference for not dating individuals who are older than 50 years old.
Girl's got needs you understand
As a woman, I have physical and emotional needs, and I hope you can comprehend that.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Rosemarie Ravn Glerup
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danishcossack4392
As a European, thinking about Texas the midwest or the southern states excites me far more than thinking about LA or NYC. This is real american culture
@Bustingorrytitan
As someone who lives in the Midwest, that’s the only America I see
@ashton2379
@jensen No.
@Tomayye
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@catscientist2
Bravo!👏🙂👍
@danishcossack4392
@jensen that's a fair point. But looking from the POV of someone who is not american it just seems like NYC and LA are represented better than they really are. But I guess it's true that I shouldn't judge too much as a European.
@christopherhook2141
As a Texan, it is nice to see so many friendly comments about our state.
@sushikazuki5945
I'm sorry about the whole power outage nightmare, my dude
@GenericWhiteGuy301
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@Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H good
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