Lyric discussion by davidmo 

Cover art for The Songs That We Sing lyrics by Charlotte Gainsbourg

I recognize so much in this song that I find it difficult to see other possible interpretations. Going through my mid life crisis I notice that people change, so does their attitude to me, and I change too. A person that once loved me doesn't love me anymore. She is now scared of me. And when I smile to a young person she will be wondering what I want from her. What is important in life? Bathing in money certainly isn't. What is important is that what we do, means something to others. In this case a song, but it could be anything. And if we have worked that out, it doesn't matter if we are getting beyond a certain age.

My Interpretation