The Old Man
Fureys
Fureys
FUREYS
- The Old Man LyricsThe tears have all been shed now
We've said our last goodbyes
His soul's been blessed, he's laid to rest
and it's now I feel alone.
He was more than just a father,
a teacher, my best friend
and he can still be heard in the tunes we shared when
we played them on our own.
I never will forget him,
For he made me what I am.
Though he may be gone,
Memories linger on.
And I miss him,
The old man.
As a boy he'd take me walking by mountain field and
stream,
And he'd show me things not known to kings
A secret between him and me.
Like the colours of the pheasant
as he rises in the dawn.
And how to fish and make a wish
beside the holy tree.
I never will forget him,
For he made me what I am.
Though he may be gone,
Memories linger on.
And I miss him,
The old man.
I thought he'd live forever
He seemed so big and strong.
But the minutes fly and the years rolled by
for a father and a son.
And suddenly when it happened
there was so much left unsaid.
No second chance to tell him thanks
for everything he'd done.
Oh I never will forget him,
For he made me what I am.
Though he may be gone,
Memories linger on.
I miss him,
My old man.
We've said our last goodbyes
His soul's been blessed, he's laid to rest
and it's now I feel alone.
He was more than just a father,
a teacher, my best friend
and he can still be heard in the tunes we shared when
we played them on our own.
I never will forget him,
For he made me what I am.
Though he may be gone,
Memories linger on.
And I miss him,
The old man.
As a boy he'd take me walking by mountain field and
stream,
And he'd show me things not known to kings
A secret between him and me.
Like the colours of the pheasant
as he rises in the dawn.
beside the holy tree.
I never will forget him,
For he made me what I am.
Though he may be gone,
Memories linger on.
And I miss him,
The old man.
I thought he'd live forever
He seemed so big and strong.
But the minutes fly and the years rolled by
for a father and a son.
And suddenly when it happened
there was so much left unsaid.
No second chance to tell him thanks
for everything he'd done.
Oh I never will forget him,
For he made me what I am.
Though he may be gone,
Memories linger on.
I miss him,
My old man.
Facts about The Old Man
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The Old Man is written by Phil Coulter.
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It is first released in 2003 as part of Fureys's album "I Will Love You" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Fureys' The Old Man is a touching homage to the artist’s father, who died a couple of years ago, contemplating their close relationship, the good times they had together and the great influence he had on their lives, which is now being kept alive through music and memories. The old man lyrics highlight mainly introspection, love, nostalgia, sorrow and loneliness. Besides, the song underlines the necessity of mourning and the way of keeping the deceased in one’s heart through memories and influence and legacy. The lyrics speak of love, loss and memory, while being free of any profanity, violence or adult content. Therefore, it is appropriate for every age group.
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The Old Man falls under the genre Folk.
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The Old Man song length is 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote The Old Man lyrics?
The Old Man is written by Phil Coulter.
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When was The Old Man released?
It is first released in 2003 as part of Fureys's album "I Will Love You" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Old Man lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Fureys' The Old Man is a touching homage to the artist’s father, who died a couple of years ago, contemplating their close relationship, the good times they had together and the great influence he had on their lives, which is now being kept alive through music and memories. The old man lyrics highlight mainly introspection, love, nostalgia, sorrow and loneliness. Besides, the song underlines the necessity of mourning and the way of keeping the deceased in one’s heart through memories and influence and legacy. The lyrics speak of love, loss and memory, while being free of any profanity, violence or adult content. Therefore, it is appropriate for every age group.
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Which genre is The Old Man?
The Old Man falls under the genre Folk.
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How long is the song The Old Man?
The Old Man song length is 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Phil Coulter
Record Label(s): 2003 Brud Records
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