The Innocent Age
Dan Fogelberg · Something Old, New, Borrowed, And Some Blues [2000]
Carry the day
Stay with the chase
As long as you may
Follow the dreamer,
The fool, and the sage
Back to the days of
The innocent age.
Storybook endings
Never appear
They're just someone's way of
Leading us here
Waiting for wisdom
To open the cage
We forged in the fires of
The innocent age.
Back at the start
It was easy to see
No one to own to
Nowhere to be
Deep in the heartlands
A sad memory
Calls to me.
(calls to me)
Fretful horizons
Worrisome skies
Tearful misgivings
Burning your eyes
Yearnings unanswered
Reckon the wage you
Pay to recapture the innocent age.
Back at the start
It was easy to see
No one to own to
Nowhere to be
Deep in the heartlands
A sad memory
Calls to me.
(calls to me)
Fretful horizons
Worrisome skies
Tearful misgivings
Burning your eyes
Yearnings unanswered
Reckon the wage you
Pay to recapture the innocent age.
The Innocent Age
Dan Fogelberg's 'The Innocent Age' stands as a poignant reflection on nostalgia and the passage of time, hallmarks of his introspective songwriting style. Released on the 2000 compilation Something Old, New, Borrowed, And Some Blues, the track captures Fogelberg's signature blend of folk-rock sensibilities and melodic storytelling. Throughout his career, Fogelberg crafted a discography defined by acoustic textures and lyrical depth, often exploring themes of memory and personal history. This recording fits within a broader body of work that includes enduring classics like 'Leader of the Band' and 'Same Old Lang Syne.' The song exemplifies his ability to connect with listeners through universal emotions, maintaining a gentle yet resonant presence in his extensive catalogue. It remains a testament to his enduring influence on singer-songwriter traditions.