The Golden Years (original version)
Acoustic middle of the road.
The Bent Strings are:
Paul Mckendrick
Just a rough mix of songs I wrote and recorded as a hobby. Patience and Persistence are NOT to be under rated. Actually I love the songwriting process, it's recording that I'm not too fond of, but there are usually surprises along the way.
Anyone wishing to do a cover, remix, or whatever is welcome and encouraged, just send me an email.
Story behind the song
Teasing older siblings nearing retirement.
Lyrics
I got up early, today I'm feeling mighty blessed
It's coming in the mail, my long awaited OAS
I just can't wait, I'm taking Trixie on a date
She down the hall, from me
I finished up early, as proud as I can be
I knew I still had it, no blue pills for me
Then I saw her face, looking somewhat disgraced
Staring back, at me
Well they say these are the Golden Years
Enjoy whatever comes your way
But could you drive me to the Dollar store
I can't be late, for Seniors day
I'm rushing passed Jesus, heading through the bathroom door
Staring in the mirror, forgetting what I came here for
Happens all the time, no longer in my prime
So they say, about me
Forget about that, I'm invited down the hall
Trixie scored a meal at the bingo near the shopping mall
Now I'm running late, I can't find my upper plate
No free meal, for me
Well I'm packing my bags, south's the place for me
Trixie's little sister's gonna put us up for free
Shacking up with Krista, at Del Boca Vista
Menage a trois, for me
Now I'm hitchhiking home, it didn't go as I had planned
Krista's into women got a shiner from the back of her hand
How was I to know, I thought the signal was a go
No Menage, for me
Chorus
Some people, feel we are, just in the way
But just remember, you'll also, be here some day
Now I'm lying in bed, hooked up to a heart machine
Blame it on Krista, coming back on to the scene
Wanting me to donate, to her lovely partner Kate
Overload, for me
Well now I'm on a scooter, my women chasing days are past
I certainly do miss them, they're definitely the better half
Wait was that a wink, from that cutie or a blink
Here I go, again
Chorus
