Alan Jackson - The Older I Get Lyrics
Lyrics
The older I get
The more I think
You only get a minute, better live while you're in it
Because it's gone in a blink
And the older I get
The truer it is
It's the people you love, not the money and stuff
That makes you rich
And if they found a fountain of youth
I wouldn't drink a drop and that's the truth
Funny how it feels I'm just getting to my best years yet
The older I get
The fewer friends I have
But you don't need a lot when the ones that you got
Have always got your back
And the older I get
The better I am
At knowing when to give
And when to just not give a damn
And if they found a fountain of youth
I wouldn't drink a drop and that's the truth
Funny how it feels I'm just getting to my best years yet
The older I get
And I don't mind all the lines
From all the times I've laughed and cried
Souvenirs and little signs of the life I've lived
The older I get
The longer I pray
I don't know why, I guess that I
Got more to say
And the older I get
The more thankful I feel
For the life I've had, and all the life I'm living still
Video
Alan Jackson - The Older I Get (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Alan Jackson’s "The Older I Get," released in late 2017, isn't a Christian song in its direct lyrical content, but its profound reflections on life's journey and evolving perspective resonate deeply with themes found throughout Scripture, offering a rich tapestry for spiritual contemplation. The song delves into the inevitable process of aging, not as a lament, but as a gradual shedding of youthful naivety and a growing appreciation for what truly matters. This mirrors the biblical encouragement to gain wisdom through experience and to focus on eternal values rather than fleeting earthly pleasures. As Proverbs 16:31 states, "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life," suggesting that the passage of time, when lived with integrity, bestows honor and insight. Jackson’s introspective lyrics articulate a shift in priorities, a move away from the striving and ambition often associated with youth towards a more grounded understanding of love, family, and contentment. This mirrors the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes, which repeatedly emphasizes the vanity of worldly pursuits and the importance of cherishing the simple gifts God provides. The song's gentle unfolding of this realization, the quiet acceptance of changing seasons in life, can be seen as a parallel to the biblical call for patience and perseverance, trusting in God's plan even when it is not fully understood. It's a testament to the idea that maturity, much like spiritual growth, is a process of refinement, where rough edges are smoothed and a deeper, more authentic self begins to emerge, allowing for a greater capacity to love and be loved, a core tenet of Christian teaching.