Story Behind The Song
Acoustic ballad about coming to grips with aging, realizing you're still the same person inside regardless of the passing of time.
Song Description
Poignant and reflective ballad featuring only piano and male vocal, about realizing that even as you age you remain the same person inside. The heartfelt message is don't let other peoples' expectations dictate who you are or how you live.
| Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Relaxed |
Subject |
Age, Aging, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Elton John, Lionel Richie |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Getting older, now responsibilities are on my shoulder.
Funny how I never noticed them before.
In my younger days, I was lucky things fell into place for me.
I had what I called home and security.
Now I'm older, feeling like a battle-weary soldier with nowhere else to go.
The wars have all been won or lost so long ago.
Old man, young man, you're both the same.
Sometimes I'm a very old man, playing a young man's game.
When I think about the time we waster: ain't it a shame?
When you're older, people seem to think you've got your thoughts in order.
But as for me, I haven't found a master plan.
I'd be just as happy if I never did grow up at all!
That would suit me fine. But now my only enemy is time.
Old man, young man, you're both the same.
Sometimes I'm a very old man, playing a young man's game.
When I think about the time we waster: ain't it a shame?
Old man, young man - you're both the same.
Lord, you're both the same!