At the bar late at night
Old man's talking 'bout his life
Wrinkles deep but eyes still bright
Stories told in the dim light
Whiskey glass in his hand
Talks 'bout love and one-night stands
Regrets and dreams that fell apart
Fire still burning in his heart
He said live free love hard
Fight for every inch you earn
Don't let the world make you cold
There's wisdom in the scars you hold
Laughed about his younger days
How he danced in reckless ways
But he found grace in simple things
Like a worn guitar with broken strings
He said son don't chase the gold
True wealth you can't hold
Friends and family are the prize
More than fame in strangers' eyes
Voice grew softer eyes grew dim
Said he learned life on a whim
But if he could do it all again
He'd love deeper till the end