Growing Older But Not Up
“
I'm growing older but not up.
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck.
Let those winds of time blow over my head.
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.
— Jimmy Buffett
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I'm growing older but not up.
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck.
Let those winds of time blow over my head.
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead." in the context of "Growing Older But Not Up" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Jimmy Buffett" (Song lyrics, Coconut Telegraph (1981))
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About Jimmy Buffett
James William "Jimmy" Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, author, businessman, and movie producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle.
About Jimmy Buffett
James William "Jimmy" Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, author, businessman, and movie producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle.
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