Old Folks
A
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I don't know I'm born, I'm only young I don't have a choice, you know I'm only young I'm getting older, I'm getting smaller Everybody tells you, "you've got to walk taller" You did a war, and now you're poor And like your friends, you're gonna get it in the end You've heard it all before You can't go on much more It's not like I think The old folks are losers They can't work computers They die in December time Can't put it off, you put it on Don't ever stop, it doesn't last long The younger folk, they Don't understand, they Back in the day, they You're gonna get it in the end You heard it all before You can't go on much more Its not like I think The old folks are losers They can't work computers They die in December time Fall down for no reason The churches are heaving The old folks, they live the life I'm down on the floor, I'll settle down, do what I tell ya. You're gonna get it in the end, You're gonna get it in the end The old folks are losers, they can't work computers The old folks are losers, they can't work computers The old folks are losers They can't work computers They die in December time Fall down for no reason The churches are heaving The old folks remember why The old folks are losers They can't work computers They die in December time
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Written by: ADAM PERRY, DANIEL CARTER, GILES PERRY, JASON PERRY, MARK CHAPMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"A" is a British alternative rock band that originated in Suffolk, England in 1993. The members include Jason Perry (lead vocals), Adam Perry (drums), Giles Perry (synthesizers), Mark Chapman (guitar), and Dougie Poynter (bass).
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Album Information"Old Folks" is one of the songs from their second album named "A vs. Monkey Kong" which was released in 1999.
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Genre Classification"Old Folks" is generally classified as an alternative rock song that also has elements of punk rock.
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Song Popularity"Old Folks" became one of the band’s most popular tracks and was quite successful in the UK singles charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Old Folks" was directed by W.I.Z, a well-known British music video director who has also worked with bands like Muse and Kasabian.
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Song meaning"Old Folks" is said to be about the frustrations and experiences of growing older.
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Radio AirplayThe song gained significant radio airplay and was largely featured on British rock radio stations.
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Album Reviews"A vs. Monkey Kong", the album that contains "Old Folks", received critical acclaim for its catchy melodies layered with hard rock energy.
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ProducerThe album was produced by Al Clay, who had previously worked with bands like the Pixies and Stereophonics.
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Band's Successful EraThe release of "Old Folks" and the entire "A vs. Monkey Kong" album marked what many consider to be the band's most productive and successful era.
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