Prince died years ago — not in the literal sense obviously but in the sense that he grew old in a profession he loved and maintained a status quo without to ever having to defend who he was and why he was great. His songs and attention to the craft of making music make him a modern day warrior amongst the one hit radio wonders, autotun-ers, and would be imitators.
For this podcast I talk about Prince and i frame him as an example of who a modern day warrior exemplifies based on this idea I had for this episode that was probably not meant to be.
Old Men Die Young
This insightful phrase came to mind when I was thinking about a podcast episode that could include The Death of Wolverine and Old Man Logan comic books. It didn’t take long for me to discover that this term, Old Men Die Young is very vague and rather difficult to construct a narrative around that wouldn’t bore listeners (no hard feelings Chris). And so, I did what every inquisitive human would do and just Googled that phrase. What I found was a list of ideas and quotes related to old men getting old, getting older as a man, and then dying as an old man. Thanks for the update on my mortality internet!
After sometime and a brief cramp in my scrolling finger I came upon this gem about warriors.
Excerpt from Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence by Bohdi Sanders
Old warriors did not get old by accident; they got old by being wise, having the right knowledge, and being tough. Never underestimate an old man who has grown up in a rough profession or a rough environment.
These men have been around. They have done things, and experienced things, that you probably have never even thought about. They are tough, their minds are tough, and they have the knowledge, the skill, and the will to finish you off, if you force them to do so. A boy will fight you, but a older man will hurt you.
They are no longer interested in their image or their bad reputation. They have no time for games or proving who is tougher. They understand the aches and pains that come with old age, and are not willing to get banged up fighting to prove a point. If they have to fight, someone is going to get hurt!
Movie Suggestion: Wild Strawberries
This film by Ingrid Bergman follows a reputable old man who experiences his life again by way of a road trip and a series of chance encounters.
Likable Lyric: Vampire Weekends, Step
Step is that anthem that speaks to the honor in the wisdom of growing old while in love. The elders may hate and the young may challenge but the true battle is the every day struggle to stay together.
How not to fight a teenager.
You don’t hurt them. You destroy them.
Reflection
My mom and prince.