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Old Friends
Two old friends, one park bench, and the whole question of time ⏳
Who it's for
Simon & Garfunkel picture two elderly friends sitting together on a park bench and wonder what it will feel like to be that old.
Wistful, uneasy about time→Calm acceptance
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Old Friends" is a 1968 song written by Paul Simon and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel for their album Bookends. It portrays two elderly men sitting together on a park bench, as the narrator imagines what it will feel like to reach that age. The song is about aging, memory and time shared with friends, and it leads into "Bookends Theme (Reprise)" on the album.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Age: All ages
It is the little things that I leave behind for my loved ones,—great things are for everyone.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 178
