Middle Age

The lyrics from "Middle Age" are a celebration of aging, viewing it not as a decline but as a continuation of life's journey. The song uses the metaphor of a dance to portray how the rhythm of life changes over time, with middle age being a time of maturity, wisdom, and appreciation for the past. The speaker emphasizes that while the pace may slow down, there is still much joy to be found in the "sweet cadence of time," embracing the "wisdom in wrinkles" and the "comfort in news" as life unfolds. The song's message is one of acceptance, encouraging listeners to embrace the natural process of aging and find beauty in the journey, ultimately urging them to raise a toast to "the poets who rhyme" and the "lovers we've been."