I'll show you. 14 - Paula Cole. I really liked you know you're getting old when. Being in my early 20s, I can't say I relate to many of these songs. Goofy as it sounds, I like Adam Sandler's "Grow Old With You." FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 05, 2018: Suhail - Thanks for stopping by. love the quotes!and the song I don't look good naked, LOL! Although he finds fame and travels the world, his life centers on relationships: making and keeping lifelong friends, finding a quality partner in life, and having children and grandchildren to keep the loneliness at bay as he ages. I love many of the songs on this list. Question: What is the country song that has the words, “help me make it to my rocking chair”? Instead, I picked each song based on these criteria: (1) it has had some level of mainstream success, (2) it speaks of a theme that most of us can relate to, and (3) it conveys a positive … 1) The first is "Back When We Were Beautiful" by Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell (2013). Married with three kids up by the ring road. Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. The sea is high. Chart Peak: No. I've added the two Frank Sinatra songs. The most famous of all must be. Turn!" “…Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain. The man in this 2014 song promises to look after his sweetheart for all of their days together and seeks the same assurance from her. Have a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for stopping by, and have a terrific week ahead. I loved listening to Stop This Train" by John Mayer. Another reverser: Hey Nineteen. Noteworthy examples of such artists/bands include a-ha, Duran Duran, Kim Wilde, and George Michael. Back then, life was less complicated. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term "Ageism" - from the Lyrics.com website. 4) when the song was released? Wow that is quite a list. Hey would you help me make it to my rockin' chair, Don't wanna be out in the cold without ya. And that's okay. Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on December 25, 2016: I join the celebration of growing old. ― Ye Mad Puffin, Thursday, 5 February 2009 19:57 (eleven years ago) link. He forecasts outward changes of their greying hair as well as their aging hands and bodies. Well, sit back, relax and watch the poignant video of “Dear Sir/Madam” from Australian singer/songwriter Kelea. Thomas, "Help Me Make It (To My Rocking Chair)." Have a wonderful holiday season! Songs with ages in the title. Have a great day! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 01, 2019: Nithya - Thank you for stopping by. Question: What song has the lyrics with an old man saying, “I maintain strongly it is more than an ordinary cold”? "Hey Nineteen" could pass as reverse ageist though. I love these songs, can't think of one that you missed, I so much enjoy these collection of songs. Frank Sinatra is awesome. 1 decade ago. Lyrics about aging: I’m 45 for a moment. This light-hearted song comes from the 1998 comedy film, The Wedding Singer. CBC Parents Instagram Pinterest Twitter Facebook There are hundreds of amazing songs about parenthood, but here are some of our top picks from the last 20 years. Thanks for your comment. As Americans, we don't realize what music others around the world find popular, as we just have our own lens to look through. Answer Save. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 25, 2020: Peggy - My mother-in-law used to refer to things as the last x she would buy, the last x experience she would have. Sometimes, you just want to put on sweatpants, wrap yourself in a blanket burrito, and listen to sad music. At the Disco (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooEv1cH97HA, 2) "I Was There" by Green Day (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2kPYYQ93Gc, 3) "I Was Young Once Too" by Alabama (1996) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-WdOc5G4lc, 4) "Very Last Country Song" by Sugarland (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEIFr-nzJtM, 5) "What a Day Yesterday Was" by Alan Jackson (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmRZ4fxTrI0, Answer: "Eau de old person" is indeed a real thing, according to scientific research studies, and although it is unique, it is not necessarily offensive. I'm sure I forgot more than one. Answer: Yes, actually there are two of them. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. “Time” Pink Floyd. Question: The lyrics to the song I am thinking about are, "...makes an old man feel young again." What an enjoyable way to spend this Saturday morning, with a New Year fast approaching, celebrating the passage of time. "No one can avoid aging, but aging productively is something else." The woman in this 2009 pop song has the unfortunate impression that at 30 and still unmarried, her life is all but over. Ageism manifests both explicitly and implicitly, distinguished by intentionality. What song has the lyrics, I don’t want to grow older all by myself? The YouTube link is: Here's the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3sH6VOeD2o. The song describes Debbie, a woman who once had like, righteous dreams of being a Hollywood actress and dancing seductively on Whitesnake's car—in a half shirt and big hair, no doubt. I did, however, find something similar, a beautiful 2018 song by Lori McKenna called, "People Get Old." I hope your Christmas is a relaxing and enjoyable one with family and friends abound. We have a long list to help get you started. You have a wonderful holiday weekend. Vote for your favorites! Happy 2017! In this 2003 rock song, a man describes his life extending from ages 15 to 100 as well as his relationship with the woman he loves. from the album Too Old to Rock 'N' Roll ( Purchase from Amazon.com) about a former rock star's struggles with aging: "But he's the last of the blue blood greaser boys. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on January 02, 2017: Nell - That song is a gut buster for sure. BODYLEVIVE from Alabama, USA on January 22, 2017: I really enjoyed your hub. Have you considered: "Ride em Cowboy" by Paul Davis & "When I'm 64" by The Beatles? I thought turning 50 would be traumatic, but you know what, it's just a number and I feel better and we travel more now than we ever have. Thanks for the song suggestions. How old do you feel? Implicit Ageism. Some of the funny songs here are my favorites. What an absolutely great hub this is. We never know how much time we have left, but somewhere inside I think there's a knowing. Looks like love is in bloom. It's called "Voices of Old People." Have a good weekend! Too Old to Rock 'N' Roll, Too Young to Die. Suhail - That was a very good time in music and we didn't realize how good! Bill - Thanks for the kind compliment. He says he'll feel the same way about her when she is 70 as he does at 23. Old Friends / Bookends Theme - Simon and Garfunkel, Leaves that are Green - Paul Simon, also Simon & Garfunkel. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on April 25, 2020: Time does seem to speed up the older we get. Happy New year my friend. One song I thought about related to getting older with your partner which didn't make your list was: "Cherish," the Cool and the Gang song. Answer: Are you sure those are the exact lyrics? How old do you feel? It's Still Rock and Roll To Me - Billy Joel (reverse ageism) More like a defense against widespread ageism in society if you ask me. All my best, Flourish. It turns out that the wisdom of experience is a decent trade-off for everything that isn't quite what it used to be. A guy once walked straight into a telephone pole looking at me. Merry Christmas to you! A trucker who's been out on the road for several weeks is feeling the strain of his age in this 1989 country song. As one of life’s few guarantees, the fact that everyone is always getting older means people have been writing songs about getting old as long as people have been writing songs. If a song you love about again isn’t on the list, please make sure it isn’t forgotten by adding it. And I’m heading into a crisis. This includes hiring, firing, work assignments, and promotions. … And they can share them over and over and over just like us older folks do now. The unique smell of old people has been variously described as an "unpleasant grassy and greasy odor," the smell of an old book, or the scent of cucumbers and stale beer. Vellur - Thank you for stopping by. Thanks for stopping by! But teenagers need years of life experience to appreciate just how good they had it. An elderly man recalls his relationship with his wife as a series of unexpected moments in this 2011 pop song. Age discrimination involves treating persons in an unequal fashion due to age in a way that is contrary to human rights law. Because there are so many great songs out there, it’s impossible for me to include every single one. I had to laugh at that chart you made up after the saying "You know you are getting old when..." I can definitely identify with a number of them! Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on December 23, 2016: 100 Years is one of my all-time favorite songs. (What choice do I have. By the end of the song, the sister is a single grandmother, the brother is on a diet for his cholesterol, the father has died, and the mother has dementia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdhkaPZtQF4. The guy who brought us "Stacy's Mom" also wrote the Jane Lynch Emmy song and Stephen Colbert's Christmas songs. ", (Side note: I had that Sinatra album on vinyl. None of us know how long we have, thus we each need to enjoy the lives we have and make a positive impact on the world while we are here. That is a Paul Simon (&Garfunkel) song. I like those songs, too! It was released in 2000 and have suggestive lyrics. “Old people go there!” In my time as a professional, I have heard this statement in various … Whatever deeps feelings you have about getting old, there’s a whole lot of great music you can listen to on the subject. Whereas at 22 she was full of confidence and hope, now she subsists desperately on one-night stands and broken dreams of Prince Charming. 50 Best Songs About Growing Up & Coming of Age. However, our narrator is now past his prime. Great list. Linda - I'm sure you're getting better with age, like fine wine. Answer: That would be Willie Nelson's song, "Yesterday's Wine" (1971). Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you had a Happy New Year and that 2017 treats you well. They are useful and handy! I love all of the Franky songs. And time marches on. When you were in high school, you probably had no idea that those were the good years, the glory days that you'd look back one day and reminisce about. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on January 06, 2017: Catherine - I guess what choice do we have but to go with it? Only 1 in 10 people in the 65-69 age demographic are gainfully employed. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on December 23, 2016: Your article is interesting, as always, but it's also funny. That's good advice. For we were young and sure to have our way. Growing up is a tricky thing, and the process never really ends. 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