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My Old Man
Joni Mitchell
My old man
He's a singer in the park
He's a walker in the rain
He's a dancer in the dark
We don't need no piece of paper
From the city hall
Keeping us tied and true
My old man
Keeping away my blues
He's my sunshine in the morning
He's my fireworks at the end of the day
He's the warmest chord I ever heard
Play that warm chord, play and stay baby
We don't need no piece of paper
From the city hall
Keeping us tied and true
My old man
Keeping away my blues
But when he's gone
Me and them lonesome blues collide
The bed's too big
The frying pan's too wide
Then he comes home
And he takes me in his loving arms
And he tells me all his troubles
And he tells me all my charms
We don't need no piece of paper
From the city hall
Keeping us tied and true
No, my old man
Keeping away my blues
But when he's gone
Me and them lonesome blues collide
The bed's too big
The frying pan's too wide
My old man
He's a singer in the park
He's a walker in the rain
He's a dancer in the dark
We don't need no piece of paper
From the city hall
Keeping us tied and true
No, my old man
Keeping away my lonesome blues
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About this Song
Joni Mitchell's song 'My Old Man' is a heartfelt reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. Through vivid and poetic lyrics, Mitchell examines the bonds that tie her to her partner, referred to affectionately as 'my old man.' The song explores themes of love, connection, dependency, and the fear of being alone. Key poignant moments include her contemplation of life without her partner, the sense of completeness he brings, and the overarching sentiment that despite the ups and downs, their relationship is a fundamental part of her identity.
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