On The Cusp Of Seventy
music and lyrics by JRRothrock 4/16/2025
The Cusp Of Seventy is a musical trip back to a time when life seemed simpler, friendships were forged on the neighborhood streets, and every day held a new adventure. Written as I stood on the doorstep of 70, the song reflects on the people, places, and moments that shaped an unforgettable generation.
But this isn’t a song about getting old-it’s about staying young at heart. It’s a reminder that the laughter, dreams, and the spirit of those years are still alive within us. So call an old friend, take the long way home, laugh until your sides hurt, and don’t be afraid to relive a little of yesterday. Growing older is inevitable; growing old is optional.
If you’re on the cusp of seventy-or anywhere along life’s journey-this song is an invitation to keep your foot on the gas.
Lyrics:
The Cusp Of Seventy! JRRothrock 4/10/2025
Do you ever dream about the old days?
I do! I’m not ashamed to say!
They truly were the “good-as-gold” days…
“Hey! Can you come out to play?”
Sitting on the back porch…
… without a worry in the world…
…just me and my… little brother…
…he’s in my… football uniform!
Mom is in the kitchen…
…and I smell apple pie!
Pumpkins on the doorstep…
Those were the days, ain’t gonna lie!
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The Autumn leaves are falling…
Gotta rake ‘em pretty soon…
But the kid’s are all playing kick-the-can
…so, maybe this afternoon!
How I loved those good ol’ days…
I wish they’d never had to end…
Smiles, sunshine… you and I…
I am so blessed that we were friends!
I wonder… if we got together
…could we make magic just like then???
…and go sailing over rainbows?
Why not?!!!
I say… let’s do it all again!!!
Let’s run and jump and climb so high…
…let’s rule the world again!!! C’mon!!!
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Why not?!!!
Oh! I say… let’s do it all again!!!
Let’s run and jump and climb so high…
…let’s rule the world again!!!
Do you ever dream about the old days?
I do! I’m not ashamed to say!
They truly were the “good-as-gold” days…
“Hey! Can you come out to play?”
When we were kids, we captured lightning…
Who says it couldn’t happen twice?
Just one more swing at childhood…
Oh, baby! Wouldn’t it be nice?!!!