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Growing Old Is Getting Old Lyrics
So we all
Are growing old
And it's getting old
Pressure on
Our hollow bones
and the varicose
Suddenly
We decompose
But we're not alone
So we all
Are growing old
Maybe we're sealed in silence
And maybe we feel a guidance
Maybe your own devices
Will keep you afraid and cold
But i
Memorized
Your smile lines
From left to right
Came to life
And childlike
Reaction time
We're allowed
To expire
With ourselves in mind
So we all
Are growing old
Pull out the fear of silence
And put out the need for guidance
And put out your own devices
And don't be afraid of the cold
And we sing, sing, sing.
Fight, we fight, fight.
We cry, cry, cry.
We slide, slide, we slide into the light.
We sing, fight, we cry.
we slide, slide, we slide into the light.
Maybe we're sealed in silence
And maybe we feel a guidance
Maybe your own devices
Will keep you afraid and cold, well.
Pull out the fear of silence
Put out the need for guidance
Put out your own devices
And don't be afraid of the cold
Afraid of the cold
Afraid of the time
You've got no where to go but here.
Are growing old
And it's getting old
Our hollow bones
and the varicose
We decompose
But we're not alone
Are growing old
And maybe we feel a guidance
Maybe your own devices
Will keep you afraid and cold
But i
Your smile lines
From left to right
And childlike
Reaction time
To expire
With ourselves in mind
Are growing old
And put out the need for guidance
And put out your own devices
And don't be afraid of the cold
Fight, we fight, fight.
We cry, cry, cry.
We slide, slide, we slide into the light.
we slide, slide, we slide into the light.
And maybe we feel a guidance
Maybe your own devices
Will keep you afraid and cold, well.
Put out the need for guidance
Put out your own devices
And don't be afraid of the cold
Afraid of the cold
Afraid of the time
You've got no where to go but here.
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Submitted by
skullflower On Apr 03, 2009
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I think it's about realizing that we are getting older, and that death, inevitably, is coming for us. It explores some of the uncertainties about what could be waiting beyond death, such as a cold, silent nothing, or guidance from a divine higher power that will bring us into some sort of afterlife.
I don't think it's meant to be depressing, but rather as encouragement to live your life and be who you are because one day, you are going to die. You're not supposed to fear death, just accept it because whatever it is, it is. Life is a fact, and death is a fact.
I agree with you. You kept your interpretation simple and to the point, which is what i think this song had in mind. To me the song simply states: growing old sucks but is inevitable; maybe you believe in god, maybe you don't, but it's gonna end. And either way, you'll be find, just ride it out optimistically.
I agree with you. You kept your interpretation simple and to the point, which is what i think this song had in mind. To me the song simply states: growing old sucks but is inevitable; maybe you believe in god, maybe you don't, but it's gonna end. And either way, you'll be find, just ride it out optimistically.
I'm pretty sure (candlelight) is "came to life". After "To expire", I'm pretty sure it's "With ourselves in mind".
I have no idea what varicose is supposed to be though. I definitely hear an n in there some where, sort of sounds like "barren colds", or coats, or something, but I really don't know.
Yeah I've picked those couple corrections up as well I think since I've listened to it about a hundred times already. I can't figure out what he says at that one part though, varicose is a condition of blood veins being swollen I believe.. but there's definitely an 'n' in there somewhere.
Yeah I've picked those couple corrections up as well I think since I've listened to it about a hundred times already. I can't figure out what he says at that one part though, varicose is a condition of blood veins being swollen I believe.. but there's definitely an 'n' in there somewhere.
re: the lyrics : I'm pretty sure it is "Pressure on Our hollow bones and the varicose"
but could be wrong. It just sounds very similar plus varicose is a word used for veins typically in OLD people, veins that have gotten knotty and I'm sure you remember as a kid seeing the veins in your grandma's legs... those were varicose ;)
My interpretation of this song is again based off what a good shoegaze/dreampop song does to you: makes you feel like you're asleep then you wake up. it is also important to me to note that psychologists suggest something called a collective unconscious and that would be basically what we all dream about and this band is definately trying to tap into that vein (heheh, a varicose vein!) by using a theme like "getting old".
the lyrics are telling us to stay young although we are growing old!
im thinking its varicose as well for the same reasons as Dev...though it sounds more like varencose when he says it which, unfortunately is not a word.
im thinking its varicose as well for the same reasons as Dev...though it sounds more like varencose when he says it which, unfortunately is not a word.
seems to be about not being afraid of death, that people feel a "guidance" to do something with this life for another one, and that their "devices" make them do this as well. i suppose there could a bit of an anti-religon piece in there. he rejects their "guidance" and "devices" and loses his fear of the cold, and "theres no where to go but here" seems to be a...
seems to be about not being afraid of death, that people feel a "guidance" to do something with this life for another one, and that their "devices" make them do this as well. i suppose there could a bit of an anti-religon piece in there. he rejects their "guidance" and "devices" and loses his fear of the cold, and "theres no where to go but here" seems to be a pretty obvious reference to there not being an afterlife.
also, i think there is a "we" before each cry and fight and sing and slide. its just not as pronounced as the ones that are already written in.
Seriously amazing song, probably my favorite on the cd. This song is pretty self explanitory I would say... as I side note, I think they really need to tour more. I would killlll to see them live!!!
surreal.
hes saying dont be afraid of getting older. "dont be afraid of the cold/ time" just go with the flow. u will end up where u want to :u've got nowhere to go but here"
This song is amazing. The lyrics are genius and like someone else said, pretty self-explanatory. I love how Swoon is so less cryptic than Carnavas, while still remaining beautiful and poetic. This song is the perfect example of that. <3
I think the entire song is a metaphor for living in the present. And within that present existence, trusting your morals because you know them to be right, not because anything beyond yourself says you should. Then there is nothing to fear in death, only the peace of knowing your life occurred exactly is it should have in every moment.
I really love this song... I think it's really awesome how they incorporate people growing old in the beginning and end of the song, and also new life in the middle of it all. "We sing, fight, cry" and "We slide into the light" definitely relates to a baby being born. How anxious we are to get into the world and how fearful we are of leaving it. We shouldn't be afraid of the cold because we tried so hard to leave the warmth. This song is epic live, as well!
Instead of: Memorized Your smile lines From left to right
It should be: Memorized you smile lines when lips divide
And: Came to life
And it's: We slide into delight instead of 'the light' And childlike Reaction time
should be: Kept alive your childlike reaction time