Lyric discussion by boozm 

Cover art for Silver And Gold (Before I Grow Too Old) lyrics by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros

'Thats a take' - I agree with the last poster. It's heartbreakingly beautiful and so characteristic of Joe (even though it isn't his song). Gives the same sense of closure as Marley's 'Redemption Song' which was the last song on his album which ironically is included as a cover on Streetcore.