The Rest Of My Life
Sloan · A Sides Win: Singles 1992-2005 [2005]
I found myself just lookin' out for trouble and strife
Someone with whom I'd spend the rest of my days
But if I ever said I wasn't settin' my ways
Well then I guess you caught me lying to myself
What kind of fool doesn't think about it (x2)
You'd have to be a fool not to think about it
Chorus - Am I
Gonna settle down
Am I gonna be
Someone who has to take the rest of my life
To settle down
Well I guess you caught me lying to myself )
We'll make a man outta me
One thing I know about the rest of my life
I know that I'll be living it in Canada
I know I said I'll share the rest of my days
But I was only going through a phase
Chorus - Am I
Gonna settle down
Am I gonna be
Someone who has to take the rest of my life
To settle down
Well I guess you caught me lying to myself
What kind of fool doesn't think about it (x2)
You have to be a fool not to think about it
Am I
Gonna settle down
Am I gonna be
Someone who has to take the rest of my life
(x2 Am I
Gonna settle down
Am I gonna be
Someone who has to take the rest of my life
To settle down
Well I guess you caught me lying to myself)
The Rest Of My Life
Sloan's 'The Rest Of My Life' stands as a defining track within the band's extensive catalogue of Canadian indie rock. Released during a period where the group solidified their reputation for sharp, melodic songwriting, the recording captures the quartet's signature blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics. As a single included on their 2005 compilation A Sides Win, the song highlights the band's ability to craft enduring anthems that resonate with long-time fans and new listeners alike. Sloan has maintained a consistent presence in the music scene since the early 1990s, delivering a steady stream of albums that explore themes of relationships and everyday life with wit and sincerity. This particular track exemplifies their knack for balancing upbeat instrumentation with emotional depth, securing its place as a beloved song in their discography.