Old Folks
A · 'A' Vs Monkey Kong [2000]
I don't have a choice, you know I'm only young
I'm getting older, I'm getting smaller
Everybody tells you, "you've got to walk taller"
You did a war, and now you're poor
And like your friends, you're gonna get it in the end
You've heard it all before
You can't go on much more
It's not like I think
The old folks are losers
They can't work computers
They die in December time
Can't put it off, you put it on
Don't ever stop, it doesn't last long
The younger folk, they
Don't understand, they
Back in the day, they
You're gonna get it in the end
You heard it all before
You can't go on much more
Its not like I think
The old folks are losers
They can't work computers
They die in December time
Fall down for no reason
The churches are heaving
The old folks, they live the life
I'm down on the [...], I'll settle down
[...]
You're gonna get it in the end,
You're gonna get it in the end
The old folks are losers, they can't work computers
The old folks are losers, they can't work computers
The old folks are losers
They can't work computers
They die in December time
Fall down for no reason
The churches are heaving
The old folks remember why
The old folks are losers
They can't work computers
They die in December time
Old Folks
A haunting track from the 2000 album 'A' Vs Monkey Kong, 'Old Folks' exemplifies the atmospheric and melancholic sensibilities of the artist. The recording blends ambient textures with a subdued vocal delivery, characteristic of the work found on this specific release. While the song lacks a traditional rhythmic drive, it serves as a reflective piece within the broader catalogue, inviting listeners into a contemplative soundscape. Its inclusion on the album highlights a period where the artist explored quieter, more introspective territories, distinct from the more upbeat tracks released in earlier years. The song stands as a testament to the artist's ability to craft evocative environments through minimal instrumentation and emotional restraint.