What, This Old Thing?

Story Behind The Song

Triggered by hearing the phrase "What, This Old Thing?" in a movie...

Song Description

Atmospheric, slightly electro-accoutic ballad. The phrase "What, This Old Thing?" usually refers to wearing an article of clothing being complimented. In this scenario, the "old Thing" is the relationship, which the subject has maybe got complacent about and the compliment seves as a

Song Length 4:00 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - General
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Content, Pleased Subject Pride, Jealousy
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

What, This Old Thing? (Jeff West)

VERSE1: Someone said something
Covets something of mine
Bought by destiny
Not by cash or design

Though your compliment, complete surprise
Reflecting back, materialized

CHORUS: You mean this?
What, this old thing?
I've had as long
As I've worn this ring
It's one of a kind
Comes as a pair
Suits every occasion
Wear it everywhere

And it still looks good
And it still feels good
This old thing

VERSE2: So we've spent some time
Covered more than some miles
Face the future now
Dressed in timeless style

Though not obvious, to my own eyes
Objects of desire, realized

(CHORUS)

MIDDLE8: Don't know where I got it
But I know the day I did
Seems like yesterday seems
In distant memories of dreams
Lived today

OUTRO: And this old thing
This Me and You
As old as all I want to recall
Yet feels brand new
And this old thing
This You and Me
Our familiar gifts
Others envy the view
How we look right through

Lyrics Jeff West Music Jeff West

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