Alan Parsons Project, The - Old And Wise Lyrics






As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows approaching me
And to those I left behind
I wanted you to know
You've always shared my deepest thoughts
You follow where I go

[CHORUS]
And oh when I'm old and wise
Bitter words mean little to me
Autumn winds will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they asked me if I knew you
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise

As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows surrounding me
And to those I leave behind
I want you all to know
You've always shared my darkest hours
I'll miss you when I go

[CHORUS]
And oh, when I'm old and wise
Heavy words that tossed and blew me
Like autumn winds will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they ask you if you knew me
Remember that you were a friend of mine
As the final curtain falls before my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise

As far as my eyes can see





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  1. K.... D....

    I wanted you to know, you've always shared my deepest thoughts
    You follow where I go...

  2. �.... �....

    💕🥝🍅🌥🍎ไม่ต้องแก่ก็เข้าใจในสังขาร เพลงรักร่วมสมัยในวัยสิบห้าปี อายุ มอบให้เธอ สาวสิงคโปร์ลูกอารยัน

  3. �.... �....

    Thank you so Uchane for Miss, Fatima Bhutto.....

  4. R.... B....

    What an incredible song. Got me thinking of mom and dad and brought tears.

  5. T.... ....

    The ethereal quality of the vocals and melody seems quite reminiscent of "Bright Eyes" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a502RejLz8s) by Simon & Garfunkel. Enjoy!

  6. K.... W....

    The song is truly beautiful but I don't recall taking the time to thank you for such beautiful pictures summed-up into one video. God Bless.

  7. c.... c....

    I listen to this eternal beauty and i will forever!!!

  8. G.... A....

    ALLAN PARSON 😡😡😡😡😡😡never shared earnings whit friends

  9. E.... H....

    It's heavy, but I'm 70 now. Snuck up on me.

  10. S.... B....

    In one word....simply greatful

  11. J.... x....

    The sax solo at the end always rips right through me

  12. o.... ....

    I nailed the old part, wise? Not so sure.

  13. S.... B....

    I am Old N Wise~

  14. �.... ....

    비열한 거리 땜에 왔으면 손!

  15. S.... ....

    Snow storm today....

  16. i.... ....

    Nice music

  17. M.... B....

    Love the song, so many meanings and from a good time in my life. Still as beautiful as back then... timeless...

  18. T.... C....

    Oh! So Beautiful! Thank you. Esther Kervyn Miller ....

  19. G.... S....

    wow, guys...

  20. K.... S....

    Beautiful video <3

    K.... S....

    Thank you very much!

  21. A.... S....

    section 80

  22. d.... ....

    Rest well my dear Emad Fayez, miss you my friend

  23. j.... r....

    Me, I have been an Alan Parson fan since "I, Robot". We old hippies will get stronger through our music, and Parsons has some of the most beautiful from that era. It is artistic, intelligent, and very well done.

  24. K.... B....

    Beautiful composition of pictures to this beautiful song. Thanks!

  25. j.... m....

    A dirty carnival brought me here 😭😭😭😭😭

    j.... m....

    나도...😭

  26. T.... ....

    "Old and Wise" is a beautiful tribute to the weighted worth of wisdom, which may come from the span of a longer life time. Another lyrical favorite of mine is the poetic tribute in "Spoken Face".

    It ushers in an introspective viewing of the lines that have been acquired on one's face over a lifetime...http://michaelchaffee.com/poems/spoken-face


    Thank you for the reminder of the many parallels along the path...

  27. s.... ....

    what an absolutely beautiful song. I can’t believe I’ve never heard it till now, and I’m 67 years old. “Beautiful”

  28. j.... b....

    just lost a friend...

  29. P.... E....

    Beautiful song. I've always been a big Alan Parsons Project fan. This song reminds me so much of my 91 year old dad who passed in 2017, and my 89 year old mom who passed in 2016. Just lost an older poet friend of mine in September. 98 years old, wonderful friend who I was honored to put my music to his poetry before he died. We just released it after he passed on the internet. He got to hear all the songs before he passed and I performed them for him at his care facility with his fellow residents watching, clapping for him, giving him credit for his poetry. A magical experience I will never forget.

    Indeed, I've been blessed to know several of these old and wise people in my life, they helped me become a better person with their wisdom. Thanks for posting this beautiful song. Take care, Paul

  30. B.... V....

    Great song. From a more elegant time

  31. �.... �....

    2019 ❤❤❤ It's a really amazing song in its beauty

  32. T.... T....

    really love this song since i was in college now am old and wise ..................

  33. D.... K....

    This is the one for the mates I lost in 🇦🇫

    Rest well Brett, Sean.

  34. C.... T....

    ❤❤❤

  35. D.... R....

    To the 1k thumbs down, bah, you've no soul!!!

  36. J.... N....

    비열한거리

  37. B.... B....

    💪❤💪
    I loved this song
    yesterday
    today
    tomorrow ........
    4 ever and ever
    B🌸🎤🎼🎵🎶🎹

  38. K.... S....

    25 years ago I nominated this song to be my good-bye song on my final day before the "final curtain falls before my eyes"

  39. L.... R....

    I remember listening to this song when I was youngish...was always an old soul. I though old age was so far away...now here it is. Someday is here. Martha you were a friend of mine and I'm glad I knew you once. P.S. picture is of my husband, I am a lady.

    L.... R....

    I love the scenery of the forest path, it reminds me of my youth when we trampled through the woods and explored the Spring River together. I still hold onto my link of the chain...

  40. R.... H....

    You can see a dream within a dream

  41. N.... p....

    Kto z Polski ??

  42. D.... O....

    Styles p shadows

  43. M.... N....

    Geez... this is such a beautiful song...

  44. J.... S....

    Heartbreaking.... but in a good warm positive way....APP are legends

  45. c.... ....

    This group always had such a unique, ethereal quality. Great music.

  46. O.... t....

    I’m always laughing at comments about how people are crying. Between this and Time I’m about dead

  47. S.... D....

    I still love this song... ❤️

  48. G.... I....

    The song is mystical and beautiful all by itself, in every respect. Your images take it a step even further. Thank you. Great work.

  49. n.... ....

    saddest song there is..

  50. M.... b....

    Omg..I love this song!!!!

  51. M.... M....

    I have just listened to this for the second time in two minutes. It is so beautiful.

  52. D.... V....

    Blessings from THE TRINITY 3
    ✨✝️🔥
    Cheers 🤳🙏
    Bee 🐝

  53. t.... ....

    biraz abartmış demir baba. güzel tamam da dönüp dolaşıp gelinecek kadar da değil..

  54. K.... A....

    lanet olsun demir demirkan haklıydı bu şarkı orspu çocuğu gibi şarkıymış

  55. D.... M....

    😭😭😭😭😭 EXCELENTE 💚

  56. J.... W....

    KOB Heart

  57. P.... S....

    Sung by the brilliant and under rated Colin Bluntstone.

  58. f.... ....

    That sax solo. I like to think that is what our soul sounds and feels like as it leaves our earthly body at the moment of death ......thank you Mel Collins!

  59. A.... P....

    Turned 56 semi old semi wise. Do I get any points?

  60. M.... O....

    Beautiful

  61. J.... P....

    I can not listen to this song enough times. I just absolutely love it. I already asked for it to be played at my funeral.

  62. J.... N....

    I love you mom and dad💞

  63. S.... h....

    Crikey. Haven't heard this in thirty-five years. Memories...oh memories.

  64. i.... p....

    piękne

  65. N.... S....

    Fotograflardaki yasli amcalar kesin Turk.

  66. D.... ....

    merhabalar aq

  67. M.... E....

    Love from Turkey :)

  68. m.... ....

    Come from Demir Demirkan 🤘

  69. Y.... B....

    Demir Demirkan'dan gelenler?

  70. c.... k....

    Demir demirkan'dan geldik. Şarkı efsaneymiş btw

    c.... k....

    ben de ordan geldim. daha öbür sekmede bitirmedim videoyu :D efso şarkıymış.

    c.... k....

    Whatever the language we use.This song says it all.I hope the crematorium has access to it.I want it played for me.

    c.... k....

    @Mustafa Yancı I would love to understand your comment.I am only fluent in English.Sorry.

    c.... k....

    ​@Garry Withey Hi Garry. we came here from another video. it was the video that Demir Demirkan, a Turkish Rock singer and guitarist was talking. They asked him "is there any song that you say I wish I had written this song?", and he answerd with this song. And we said that "this song is really a legend :)
    If you wonder, you can watch the full video of him. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I65YWT9QhAA

    c.... k....

    Keşke btw demeseydin be

  71. R.... K....

    Demir demirkandan gelenler

  72. h.... t....

    Ekşisözlük / pena'dan gelenlere selamlar.

  73. e.... g....

    Demir DEMİRKAN ' dan gelenler 😁

    e.... g....

    emrah güner Przepięknie

    e.... g....

    Hahaha buna çok şaşırdım ya

    e.... g....

    Me, from Iowa

    e.... g....

    Nerde bahsetti tam olarak?

  74. F.... Y....

    demir demirkan dan gelenler

  75. R.... H....

    Life is a learning proces

  76. B.... B....

    Just sitting here crying.

  77. E.... E....

    Why the time, go to very fast 😟 ???

  78. G.... O....

    🌹🙏Just love it, thanks

  79. A.... C....

    I think Snowbound would be my day of passing luv don

  80. F.... C....

    O álbum Vulture Culture, um dos mais bem musicados...

  81. u.... 2....

    Immortale

  82. R.... P....

    15 years old... and i love this song

    R.... P....

    Good taste in music sonny! Lots more from the past to hear! I am 65 grew up with this song! Look up the song "Time" from the same band the official song from Vevo. You will like that one too if you like this!!

  83. k.... d....

    참 아름다운 가사..

  84. E.... J....

    Eric Prydz

  85. O.... ....

    It's never enough to tell someone how you appreciate them. Say "I love you" to your family and friends whenever you can because life is short.

  86. R.... P....

    They are great. Much Intelligent for there time leaving us dreaming. Listen and be amazed by lyrics and a beautiful flowing Melody.

  87. J.... W....

    And...If you change some of the words...It becomes a re-affirmation of life...

  88. D.... R....

    The only other vocalist who would have done this beauty justice is Justin hayward!

  89. J.... ....

    Çok Teşekkür Ederim" buyakga1946.. kesinlikle harika bir parça

  90. S.... K....

    Alan Parsons is a master of putting into the words the mystery of life itself. When it comes right down to it, all of us have today and memories of yesterday. No matter what our position in life was, no matter how beautiful we were, how much money or material things we possessed, none of these things really mattered. Death is indeed the great equalizer.

  91. C.... M....

    Meravigliosa!!

  92. A.... S....

    Una bella canzone dal titolo significativo e con contenuto che lascia spazio a contrastanti significati. Vengono in soccorso le immagini. Importante lavoro, bravi tutti.
    Buona nuova settimana.
    Antonio

  93. C.... B....

    Demir Demirkan'a teşekkürler,bu güzel şarkıyı duymamı sağladığı için

  94. A.... R....

    El hombre se vuelve viejo demasiado pronto y sabio demasiado tarde