Perceptions of Aging in Popular Culture

Running head: PERCEPTIONS OF AGING IN POPULAR CULTURE
Perceptions of aging in popular culture
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PERCEPTIONS OF AGING IN POPULAR CULTURE1
Song – Wots Uh the Deal by Pink Floyd
Heaven sent the promised land
Looks alright from where I stand
'Cause I'm the man on the outside looking in
Waiting on the first step
Show me where the key is kept
Point me down the right line because it's time
To let me in from the cold
Turn my lead into gold
'Cause there's a chill wind blowing in my soul
And I think I'm growing old
Flash the readies
What's, uh the deal?
Got to make it to the next meal
Try to keep up with the turning of the wheel
Mile after mile (mile after mile)
Stone after stone (stone after stone)
You turn to speak but you're alone

PERCEPTIONS OF AGING IN POPULAR CULTURE2
Million miles from home, you're on your own
So let me in from the cold
Turn my lead into gold
'Cause there's a chill wind blowing in my soul
And I think I'm growing old
Fire bright by candlelight
And her by my side
And if she prefers we will never stir again
Someone sent the Promised Land
And I grabbed it with both hands
Now I'm the man on the inside looking out
Hear me shout "Come on in,
What's the news and where you been?"
'Cause there's no wind left in my soul
And I've grown old
Step 1
1. What are the main themes of your example?
The main theme of Wots Uh the Deal by Pink Floyd revolves around loneliness, aging and
contemplation of lost days and missed opportunities. It also portrays the sadness and void one