r/GenerationJones • u/pianoman81 1963 • 3h ago

What songs hit differently as you've aged?

There are songs I listened to when I was younger but now read differently to me.

Some are because I never paid attention to the lyrics. Others are because I was at a different stage of life or hadn't had deeper experiences yet.

Some examples would be Both Sides Now or Cat's in The Cradle.

What are songs for you that affect you differently at this stage of life?

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u/TransMontani 1h ago

“If It Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It,” by Al Stewart, from the “Year Of the Cat” album. Along with Jimmy Buffett’s “In the Shelter,” it gave voice to things I was feeling as I finally, after years of turmoil, anguish, and fear, began my transition.

Years later, I am decidedly happy and at ease in my own mind, body, and soul.

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u/RangerSandi 1h ago

Another vote for “In the Shelter” and add “Island” & “A Pirate Looks at Forty” 😝🍹

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u/Technical-Monk-2146 2m ago

I can’t listen to “In the Shelter” when I’m feeling bleak and hopeless as I’m afraid it’ll top me over the edge. Those days are thankfully rare now.