Story Behind The Song

Growing old in the modern world where youth is honored and age is not.

Song Description

A tale of growing old, under the influence.

Lyrics

So I went for a drink to the Hotel Bar
There was an old man there who used to be a star
He said, "Son do you remember me?
I was a big name in Hollywood/back in 63"
Well I looked real close and I said: "Yes I do
And I always wondered what became of you"
He said, "Look at me son, it's plain to see,
I'm a victim of mortality!"

So I went for a drink to the bar and grill
There was an old woman there who used to give us such a thrill
She said, "Son, do you remember me?
I used to dance topless back in 73, so I looked real close and I said: "Yes I do
And I always wondered what became of you"
She said, "My breast's are sagging and it's plain to see,


So I went for a drink to the Dew Drop Inn
There was an big guy there they called him Diamond Jim
See he said, "Son, do you remember me?
I was a high roller back in 83"
Well I looked real close and I said: "Yes I do
And I always wondered what became of you"
He said, "the market crashed and it's plain to see,
I'm a victim of mortality!"

So I went for a drink to the all night cafe
There was a woman there and her hair was turning gray
She said, "Son, do you remember me?
I was a disco queen back in 93"
Well I looked real close and I said: "Yes I do
And I always wondered what became of you"
She said, "Look at me son, it's plain to see,
I'm a victim of mortality!"

So I looked in the mirror when I got home
There was an old man there and he looked so alone
He said, "Son, do you remember me?
We used to get wild together back in 2003"
Well I looked real close and I said: "Yes I do
And I can't even recognize you"
He laughed at me because it was plain to see,
I was a victim of mortality!

So if your young, just enjoy yourself
Don't leave your happiness on a shelf
For some day soon, old you'll be
Your glory days just a memory
And remember being young and strong
And realize it didn't last for long
And then you'll see what's plain to see
We're all just victims of mortality.