19 Top Songs About Being 50 Years Old

Wow, half a century; there’s no denying that turning 50 is a huge milestone.

But what’s life like at this age? How do others see you? This is what we explore with our best songs about being 50 years old.

“Café on the Corner” by Mac McAnally

Song Year: 1992

“Café on the Corner” is an inspiring and uplifting song released on August 1992 by Mac McAnally. It was the first and among the most popular singles from the group. After its release, the hit reached position two on the Canadian RPM Country Chart and was on Billboard Hot Country Singles.

The single talks about a family moving everything from the farmhouse after a bank repossess the farm. The father (who is 50 years) works in a café and struggles to provide for his family. When still in the café, he identifies a few bank officers with auction signs, signaling they want to sell the farm for auction.

“Greed Kills More People Than Whiskey” by Tom T. Hall

Song Year: 1979

“Greed Kills More People Than Whiskey” is an electrifying song by Tom T. Hall, released in 1979. The song talks about a man standing outside a hotel in Houston. A stranger asks him where he is up to, and he responds that he is going to Nashville, his hometown.

He explains that he almost fell from his steed, but the stranger sarcastically claims that while whiskey is dangerous, greed kills many.

The fifty-year-old man tells a story of a person who made millions by selling crude oil but is now buried in a Texas grave. The writer finally leaves the man in the West Texas sun and crawls into the taxi.

“The Night Flight From Houston” by Laurie Anderson

Song Year: 1995

The song tells a story about a night flight from Houston, where you could see the lights from all the little towns. She is sitting next to a fifty-year-old lady who has never been on a plane before.

The lady had received a flight ticket from her son as an appreciation for raising ten kids. She sits in a window seat and keeps on pointing. Suddenly, the lady realizes the plane is in outer space because she can easily spot the stars.

“Legacy” by Dane Cook

Song Year: 2005

The singer is positive because he learned several crucial things in the past. He is amused to share these lessons because he believes everyone wants to leave a legacy. He adds that we all want people to remember us when we are long gone.

The singer narrates how he smashed an ice cream cone on a boy. He believes the boy will remember him smashing the ice cream on his face in his fifties. The main theme of this song is to make a lasting impact on other people's lives if given a chance.

“Starting Over Again” by Reba McEntire

Song Year: 2009

The timeless classic “Starting Over Again” tells a story of a couple separating after 30 years of marriage. They sell their house and split the money before departing.

The songwriter wonders what should happen in such an instance since you're starting all over again, and your dreams are almost shattered. After the divorce, the lady moves in with her sisters, but she has stress about what the neighbors will think of a fifty-year-old being homeless.

“Daddy's Gone” by Glasvegas

Song Year: 2008

The Scottish rock band wrote the vibrant song in 2008. “Daddy's Gone” has received numerous reviews because of its infectious chorus and memorable lyrics, showcasing Glasvegas musicianship and creativity. The singer remembers how his mother would carry him on her shoulders. He is worried about how life will be when her mother leaves.

He talks about how lonely life will be when he is fifty and his mother isn't around. His father will also be gone, but he wishes to know how the future will affect him.

“Fifty-Year-Old Man” by The Fall

Song Year: 2008

The legendary “The Fall” groundbreaking song features more surreal and abstract lyrics. The track talks about a fifty-year-old man whose computer isn't working but has a warranty. He travels to a Manchester town but faces difficulties navigating through the streets. The narrator has insecurities because he doesn't know anyone in the city.

“Powder Blue” by Ween

Song Year: 1996

The song was released in 1996 by one of the most successful American experimental rock bands, Ween. The narrator claims that he is one of the most prominent people in the game and that no one can defeat him until he is fifty.

While everyone thinks he is an underdog, he still believes in his power. The chorus boasts soaring and memorable harmonies, perfect for anyone turning fifty.

“Legend of the South” by Upchurch

Song Year: 2019

The songwriter narrates about a road he has been using, and at this specific time, he has heartache, but nobody is around for assistance. He imagines where he will be when the Hollywood lights are off. The narrator says he might be a ghost tonight as he overlooks the vast plains.

When he finally sings, everyone will identify him with the voice of a legend in the South. He will perform rock music in his fifties until the neighbors call the police. Finding his albums in any Walmart store will also be challenging because he uses nasty words in his recordings.

“Goat” by Marqus Turner

Song Year: 2018

In the first lines, the singer tells his critics he is the greatest of all time. He says nobody will defeat him until he is 50 years old. Then, he claims to knock out Joe Frazier and later asks how he felt after the fight.

Because the singer rose from pain and struggle, many regard him as Mohammed Ali. The singer finishes the song by praising Mohammed Ali as the greatest fighter ever.