Age
Jim Croce
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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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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.
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Artist's BackgroundThe song was written and performed by Jim Croce, an American folk and rock singer-songwriter.
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Album Information"Age" appeared on Jim Croce's fifth and final studio album, "I Got a Name", which was released posthumously in December 1973.
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Posthumous ReleaseSadly, 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.
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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.
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Noted LyricsOne 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.
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Song DurationThe length of the song "Age" is relatively short, around 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
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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.
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CollaborationLike several other songs of his, "Age" was the result of Croce's collaboration with songwriter and producer Norman Gimbel.
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LegacyThough 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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