LOCASH Pens A Heartfelt Letter To Life, Love, & Growing Old Together
LOCASH’s new song, When I’m Older, is a heartfelt love letter to life, love, and growing old together. Written by duo Chris Lucas and Preston Brust alongside co-writers Matt Alderman and Seth Ennis, the track captures the duo’s experiences as husbands and fathers, blending personal authenticity with a universal message that resonates deeply.
The lyrics of When I’m Older are brimming with sincerity, as the song reflects on the beauty of building a life with someone you love. From the very first lines, it’s clear this is a story about cherishing every moment and striving to grow into a love that endures. The song explores the idea of living in a way that makes love visible to others—a relationship so strong and genuine that it stands as an example of what forever can truly mean. The duo uses relatable imagery, like picking flowers instead of fights and holding onto the kind of affection that feels fresh, even after years together. These small but meaningful details make the song feel personal while tapping into emotions many listeners can relate to.
Instrumentally, when I’m Older carries a soft and comforting energy. The gentle blend of acoustic guitars, fiddle, and steel elements creates a warm backdrop that mirrors the intimacy of the lyrics. LOCASH’s signature harmonies shine, especially in the chorus, where the melody feels both uplifting and tender. The song has an understated charm—there’s no rush or overproduction, just an honest simplicity that lets the emotion take center stage.
The chorus is a standout, with its promise to love like 21, like a couple kids still on the run. It’s a beautiful way of expressing the idea of keeping the spark alive, no matter how much time passes. The sentiment is further emphasized in the line, If she lives to be a 100, wanna live to 99, a touching acknowledgment of wanting to share every possible moment together. These lyrics don’t shy away from the weight of love—they embrace its depth and its joys in a way that feels grounded and real.
What makes When I’m Older so moving is how it balances nostalgia with forward-looking optimism. It’s not just a song about memories; it’s about creating more, day after day, and doing so with intention and heart. The message is clear: no matter how old you get, love can stay fresh, fun, and full of life if you nurture it.
“I feel this song is one of the most intimate and greatest songs we have written as LOCASH,” shares Lucas. “My wife’s grandparents have been married over 60 years. To this day, he still picks a flower for her every morning. We all dream about a love like that.”
For fans of LOCASH and anyone who appreciates a good love song, When I’m Older is bound to leave an impression. It’s a reminder to hold onto the people who matter most and to live in a way that makes every moment count. With its heartfelt lyrics, warm instrumentation, and undeniable sincerity, this track is a beautiful addition to the duo’s catalog and a celebration of love that only grows stronger with time.
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When I’m Older Lyrics:
When I grow up
I wanna look like love when people look at us
Be the living proof that "forever" can be done
When I grow up
As time rolls by
I wanna pick more flowers than I pick fights
And I want every last kiss to feel like our first time
As time rolls by
And I wanna love like 21
Like a couple kids still on the run
Like we ain't even close to being done
Through every moon and every sun
I wanna hold her
When I'm older
Until the day I die
We're still gonna steal each other's hearts like the perfect crime
'Cause I got the world in my hands and I've got hers in mine
'Til the day I die
'Til the day I die
Yeah. I wanna love like 21
Like a couple kids still on the run
Like we ain't even close to being done
Through every moon and every sun
I wanna hold her
When I'm older
Yeah
If she lives to be a 100, wanna live to 99
'Cause I can't imagine a day without her by my side
Yeah. That's right
I'm gonna love like 21
Like a couple kids still on the run
Like we ain't even close to being done
There's many more moons and setting suns
Right now, I'm gonna hold her
The way I'm gonna hold her
When I'm older
When I grow up
I wanna look like love when people look at us
