Old Growth
Woozy Lyrics

The lyrics of Woozy's song "Old Growth" are a reflection of how we deal with our emotions when they transition from happiness to sadness. The opening line, "When happiness gives up the ghost, it goes on," suggests that we cannot hold onto happiness forever and it will eventually fade away. The second line, "The days roll forward, grey and swollen, molten lead," paints a picture of how time seems to drag on when we are going through a tough time, making the days feel heavy and slow.

The third line, "A venerated process grown old, growing strong" suggests that the emotions we feel are natural and have been experienced by many before us. Despite feeling old and worn out, they still have the power to grow and remain strong. The following lines, "When you lay down fallen, peel the bark from your skin, carve your old names in it," evoke a sense of renewal and self-reflection. It is important to shed the layers of pain and hurt and embrace our past experiences, including the ones that have made us who we are today.

The final lines, "No, it never happened, it never happened to me, it never happened to you," speak to the idea that everyone's experiences are unique and cannot be compared to others. While someone may never have gone through exactly what we have, it doesn't mean that our experiences are any less valid.