Lyric discussion by Cbgb57 

Cover art for Longest Days lyrics by John Mellencamp

Mellencamp has a history of writing “looking back” lyrics. He tells l a story of enjoy your life while your living it because what comes next is not guaranteed or better or an improvement, etc.

Examples are: “Hold onto 16 as long as you can Changes come around real soon make us women and men” “Pink Houses-

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