Old Man by Neil Young lyrics offer a heartfelt reflection on the similarities between young and old, despite the distance in years. Written for the caretaker of a ranch Young had purchased, the song uses a simple conversation to reveal deeper truths about love, loneliness, and shared human experience. With a gentle melody and introspective tone, Young expresses that even with different lives, people often seek the same things—belonging, purpose, and understanding. The lyrics continue to resonate across generations, making it one of Neil Young’s most moving and personal works.
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About Old Man by Neil Young Lyrics
| Album/Movie | Harvest |
| Music Composer | Neil Young |
| Singer | Neil Young |
| Lyricist | Neil Young |
| Release Date | February 1, 1972 |
| Duration | 03:24 |
| Language | English |
| Label | © Reprise Records |
Old Man by Neil Young Lyrics
Old man, look at my life
I’m a lot like you were
Old man, look at my life
I’m a lot like you were
Old man, look at my life
24 and there’s so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two
Love lost, such a cost
Give me things that don’t get lost
Like a coin that won’t get tossed
Rolling home to you
Old man, take a look at my life, I’m a lot like you
I need someone to love me the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that’s true
Lullabies, look in your eyes
Run around the same old town
Doesn’t mean that much to me
To mean that much to you
I’ve been first and last
Look at how the time goes past
But I’m all alone at last
Rolling home to you
Old man, take a look at my life, I’m a lot like you
I need someone to love me the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that’s true
Old man, look at my life
I’m a lot like you were
Old man, look at my life
I’m a lot like you were
