Old Dogs Never Die
The Lawrence Arms Lyrics


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The surging blood rushes through me
In tune to the pulsing in my head
The message echoes over and over;
What are you doing with your time?

I'm a piece of shit and tonight
My heart is reaching for the sky
I stand there and it just pumps harder and slower.
My feet settles into earth.

The twilight feels right.
The shadows fade along the avenue.

They talk all the time and it's obvious
That I hold in my words for too long
Our history creeps fast through the gutters.
A revolution on my mind.

Guess what I give a shit.
But I guess I couldn't care less about the lives they chose to live
And your eyes speak to me deeper and deeper.
A truth that I have never known.

The twilight feels right.
The shadows fade into oblivion.

So just forget all the regrets that keep haunting you.
They aren't worth your time




And just forget all the days that dragged out for miles and miles
Leave them all behind...

Overall Meaning

The Lawrence Arms's song "Old Dogs Never Die" is a powerful and introspective reflection on life, death, and the journey in between. The opening lyrics, "The surging blood rushes through me, In tune to the pulsing in my head," evoke a sense of urgency and intensity that characterizes much of the song. The singer is grappling with the passage of time and the question of what he is doing with his life.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more introspective and self-critical, admitting that he feels like a "piece of shit" and that he holds his words in for too long. The theme of regret and missed opportunities is pervasive throughout the song, as the singer reflects on the past and struggles with the present. Yet, there is also a sense of hope and determination, as the singer resolves to leave behind the regrets and mistakes of the past in order to move forward.


Overall, "Old Dogs Never Die" is a deeply personal and honest song that captures the complexities of the human experience. The lyrics are raw and unfiltered, painting a vivid picture of the singer's inner struggles and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

The surging blood rushes through me
I feel a rush of adrenaline coursing through my body


In tune to the pulsing in my head
My heartbeat matches the rhythm of the pounding in my brain


The message echoes over and over;
The thought resonates in my mind repeatedly


What are you doing with your time?
I'm questioning my choices and how I spend my existence


I'm a piece of shit and tonight
I have an extremely low opinion of myself in this moment


My heart is reaching for the sky
My emotions are intense and overpowering


I stand there and it just pumps harder and slower.
My heart rate fluctuates rapidly


My feet settles into earth.
I feel grounded in my reality


The twilight feels right.
The time and atmosphere are suitable for my thoughts


The shadows fade along the avenue.
The darkness slowly dissipates from the street


They talk all the time and it's obvious
Other people converse frequently and it's noticeable


That I hold in my words for too long
I keep my opinions and feelings to myself for extended periods


Our history creeps fast through the gutters.
The past memories and experiences swiftly come back to me


A revolution on my mind.
I contemplate changing my ways in a significant manner


Guess what I give a shit.
My apathy towards someone or something is apparent


But I guess I couldn't care less about the lives they chose to live
I don't have any interest in the lifestyles of others


And your eyes speak to me deeper and deeper.
I connect with you on a profound level through your gaze


A truth that I have never known.
I discover a new insight or perspective from our interaction


The shadows fade into oblivion.
The darkness disappears from my perception completely


So just forget all the regrets that keep haunting you.
Don't dwell on the mistakes of the past that continue to bother you


They aren't worth your time
It's not productive to spend energy on regret


And just forget all the days that dragged out for miles and miles
Don't fixate on the long, arduous periods of the past


Leave them all behind...
Move forward and let go of the burdens from your history




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