Heart grows old
The Future Islands Lyrics

Looking for something the lord would make
Searching for a purpose or meaning in life that would have been created or ordained by a higher power.

Meters of sleep--buried under the neck
A deep and restful sleep that is so abundant it feels like it is physically weighing down on the sleeper's neck.

Bereave animal dreams, instinct to keep you
Losing the simple, basic dreams and instincts that provide comfort and protection in life.

Instance to bleed you
The inevitability of pain and suffering in life, that no matter what happens it will eventually hurt.

Instinct
The primal, basic urges that drive behavior and decision-making in life.

Saturday folds, by the time I put my wishing words away
The fleeting nature of time and how quickly it passes, often before we have a chance to fully appreciate or express what we want.

The sound of an old door laughing
The strange or unexpected noises that objects can make in life, which can be unsettling or amusing depending on one's perspective.

Creaks to signal
The various sounds and signals that are inherent in the world around us, serving as a reminder of how things are always changing and evolving.

Your wishing words were saved
A glimmer of hope or possibility that what we wish for or hope for in life can still be realized, even if it seems unlikely or impossible at times.

The heart grows old
The inevitable passage of time and how it affects the heart, changing and aging it over the years.

The heart grows old with you
Acknowledging that we are all growing older with each passing day, and that our hearts are no exception to this process.

No one in this world could hope to take your place
Recognizing the unique and irreplaceable nature of each individual, and how we all have a special place in the world that cannot be filled by anyone else.

The heart grows old and rues
Feeling regret or sadness for the things that have been lost or missed over time, recognizing that we cannot turn back the clock or change the past.

The end of our days
The inevitability of death and the ultimate end of our time on Earth.

The heart grows old with you
The idea that our hearts are intimately connected to our experiences in life, and that they age and change right alongside us.

And it breaks my mind in two
The intense emotional pain and turmoil that can come from experiencing loss or regret.

Because I know--and you know
The shared knowledge and understanding that can exist between two people, particularly when it comes to facing the difficult realities of life.

That it was never meant to be
The acceptance that some things are simply not meant to be, no matter how much we may wish and strive for them.

Baby I was just too young
Acknowledging past mistakes or misjudgments, particularly those made in the impetuousness of youth.

To appreciate all of your seams
Failing to fully recognize or appreciate the complexities and nuances of a person or situation.

Now I'm cutting myself
Experiencing profound emotional pain or self-harm as a result of this regret or loss.

Watching you cutting yourself
Witnessing the pain and suffering that others can experience, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart.

Bleeding myself
Continuing to experience emotional turmoil and struggle, despite any efforts to move on or heal.

The heart grows old and croons
Singing or lamenting the sad but inevitable realities of life, particularly from the perspective of an aging heart.

Into the blue--the heart grows old with you
Moving through the unknown and uncertain future, with the comfort and companionship of a heart that has aged and grown along with us.

Save me, save me from loving you always
Feeling trapped or overwhelmed by intense emotions or attachment to another person, and seeking a way to escape or move on from this feeling.