I know this is an older topic, but I have been away from the site in awhile and I really like this question (thanks Frank) and I want to share my favorite line. It is from my favorite song (I'm sure you know which) and it is:
"...I wonder how the old folks are tonight."
I love this line. It couldn't be more perfect and it wouldn't be the same without Gord's brilliant voice. I especially like the way he lowers his tone for the word "tonight." It's something he does quite often and especially during that era of his music, it's very soothing.
The words themselves move me in a couple of ways. First, it's something you tend to do right after someone leaves you with your love for them still burning strong. You just want to go back to basics, to a place and situation that is familiar and comforting to take your mind off the heartache. It helps to go and sit with the old folks for awhile and pick up the pieces of your sweet, shattered dream.
Second, I think it shows respect for our elders. Even in a time when young people were rebelling against the old ways and telling everyone that they were going to do what they wanted to do, listen to their rock n' roll and data who they wanted to date, they still had respect for the "old folks." This is something I think is lacking in young people today. They have benefited from the change that their parents created, but they don't realize it. So many lack respect for older generations. I grew up believing that you give them respect just because they are your elders and this line captures the meaning of that respect for me.
Hope you all found my thoughts on an older topic worth reading.
Y.S.
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