Age

Jim Croce, Ingrid Croce

About Age

"Age" is a song written and recorded by Jim Croce and his wife Ingrid. The song was first recorded in 1969 on their self-titled album. Jim Croce would record the song again, this time without Ingrid, for his final album I Got a Name in 1973. Jerry Reed's cover of the song was released as a single in 1980 on his tribute album to Croce, and it peaked at 36 on the Billboard country chart.


Year:
1969
2:15
36 

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I've been up and down and 'round and 'round and back again,
Been so many places I can't remember where or when.
And my only boss was the clock on the wall
And my only friend never really was a friend at all.

I've traded love for pennies; sold my soul for less.
Lost my ideals in that long tunnel of time.
And I've turned inside out and 'round about and back and then
Found myself right back where I started again.

Once I had myself a million, now I've only got a dime.
Difference so seem quite as bad today.
With a nickel or a million I was searchin' all the time
For something that I never lost or left behind.

I've traded love for pennies; sold my soul for less.
Lost my ideals in that long tunnel of time.
And I've turned inside out and 'round about and back and then
Found myself right back where I started again.

And now I'm in my second circle and I'm headed for the top;
I learned a lot of things along the way.
I'll be careful while I'm climbin', 'cause it hurts a lot to drop.
Nobody gives a damn anyway.

I've traded love for pennies; sold my soul for less.
Lost my ideals in that long tunnel of time.
And I've turned inside out and 'round about and back and then
Found myself right back where I started again.

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Jim Croce

James Joseph "Jim" Croce (/ˈkroʊtʃi/; January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973) was an American singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, Croce released five studio albums and 11 singles. His singles "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle" were both number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. more »

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Written by: Ingrid Croce, James Croce

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Age" is an acoustic folk song, related to the singer-songwriter genre.
Artist's Background
The song was written and performed by Jim Croce, an American folk and rock singer-songwriter.
Album Information
"Age" appeared on Jim Croce's fifth and final studio album, "I Got a Name", which was released posthumously in December 1973.
Posthumous Release
Sadly, Croce died in a plane crash on September 20, 1973, just before the release of "I Got a Name". He was 30 years old, making the song's themes about aging and life's progression poignant and deeply ironic.
Song Theme
"Age" is a contemplative and insightful song that talks about the inevitability of growing older and the wisdom that often comes with it.
Noted Lyrics
One of the song's most poignant lyrics is "Age, I'm afraid, is a thief in the night", alluding to the inevitability and stealthy progression of aging.
Song Duration
The length of the song "Age" is relatively short, around 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
Song Interpretation
"Age" can be seen as reflective of Croce's own view on life and mortality, given its release shortly after his unforeseen death.
Collaboration
Like several other songs of his, "Age" was the result of Croce's collaboration with songwriter and producer Norman Gimbel.
Legacy
Though not as commercially successful as some of his other songs, "Age" remains beloved among Jim Croce's fans and is often cited for its emotional depth and lyrical maturity.

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