Too Old
Swimm Lyrics

The lyrics of Too Old by Swimm talks about the struggles of age and its impact on a musician’s career. The first lines, “oh I wanted to fool you, but I'm too old for rock n' roll. oh you'll see right through me ya I'm too old for rock n' roll” sets the tone of the entire song. It conveys the idea that the singer has passed his prime and he can no longer fool or impress someone with his music. The words “too old for rock n' roll” are repeated throughout the song, which emphasizes the singer’s pessimism about the situation.

As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the generation gap between him and the listener. He says, “I'm so sweet, they're so cynical, but you know that I want to. I'm so slow I'm so so old. I never know what to say. you never know what to do. words only get in the way. I only wish you knew”. These lines imply the difference in the singer and the listener’s perspective, taste and preferences. The singer acknowledges that there is a lack of understanding between him and the listener, which makes it difficult for him to communicate through his music.

The song concludes with the lines, “Oh I totally would have blown you, but you're too old for rock n' roll”. Here, the singer reflects on not being able to make an impact on the listener with his music, as the listener is “too old” for it. This line could be seen as a metaphor for the singer's music being “too old” to appeal to a generation with a different preference in music.

Overall, the song Too Old by Swimm captures the fear and uncertainty that age brings, particularly in the music industry. It also acknowledges the impact of the generation gap on musicians and their audience.