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| Donald Fagen |
Are you reelin' in the years? Stowin' away the time?
Then, I can't help but air guitar to Elliott Randall's famous solo.
As Steely Dan's debut album Can't Buy a Thrill progressed to track 7, "Fire in the Hole," I took a quick sip of coffee.
Caught a glimpse of my image in the mirror. I sighed and said: "Jeez..."
Hair and mustache now showing streaks of gray, face all wrinkled and a bulging midsection to boot. Worst of all, there's my failing health staring right at me i.e. impaired vision, hypertension, hemorrhoids, heartburn, back pains, spasms, etc.
Where have all the years gone?
Well, you better believe it old man, the 80's were long gone!
There was a time I detested being called "kid" by everyone. Thirty years later, everyone's calling me "sir." Good thing I haven't been offered a seat yet while standing inside a bus or a train. That'll be a hoot, oh yeah!
I'm definitely reelin' in the years but very thankful at the same time for all the blessings that have come along the way. The least I can do is say thanks and give praise to God.
Now, back to the chorus.
"Are you reelin' in the years?"
Well, Donald my man, you should know better!
