"Older" shifts away from pure dance-pop to grapple with the emotional weight of aging and the desire for "closure".
: Lyrics like "The thought is fulfilling a label / A token, honey, token known" hint at the artificial ways we categorize our lives and the "fake" nature of those definitions when faced with reality. Parcels ~ Older (Official Audio)
The song by the Australian quintet Parcels is a standout track from their 2017 EP, Hideout , exploring the bittersweet tension between clinging to the past and the inevitable passage of time. Written primarily by band member Jules Crommelin in a single night, the track captures a rare, raw introspection within their typically upbeat, disco-infused catalog. Themes and Lyrical Analysis "Older" shifts away from pure dance-pop to grapple
: The repeated refrain "What you own, honey, you own well" suggests a burden of possession—not just of things, but of memories and identity. Holding onto these becomes "tougher" as time moves forward. Written primarily by band member Jules Crommelin in