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About Old Folks

"Old Folks at Home" (also known as "Swanee River") is a minstrel song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. Since 1935 it has been the official state song of Florida, although in 2008 the original lyrics were revised.


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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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A are a British alternative rock band from Suffolk, England, that formed in 1993. They have released four albums, and two live mini-albums. more »

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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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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).
Album Information
"Old Folks" is one of the songs from their second album named "A vs. Monkey Kong" which was released in 1999.
Genre Classification
"Old Folks" is generally classified as an alternative rock song that also has elements of punk rock.
Song Popularity
"Old Folks" became one of the band’s most popular tracks and was quite successful in the UK singles charts.
Music Video
The 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.
Song meaning
"Old Folks" is said to be about the frustrations and experiences of growing older.
Radio Airplay
The song gained significant radio airplay and was largely featured on British rock radio stations.
Album Reviews
"A vs. Monkey Kong", the album that contains "Old Folks", received critical acclaim for its catchy melodies layered with hard rock energy.
Producer
The album was produced by Al Clay, who had previously worked with bands like the Pixies and Stereophonics.
Band's Successful Era
The 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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