My old man
He’s a singer in the park
He’s a walker in the rain
He’s a dancer in the dark
We don’t need no piece of paper
From the city hall
Keeping us tied and true
No, my old man
Keeping away my blues
The term has been around since the 40s and 50s. As too regional no it was/is nationwide. More likely cultural. The youth of those days were more accuztomex to it than their parents
Must be regional or something else because I’ve never heard “old man” used in any other context than as a father. I’ve lived in Florida and the west coast and traveled all over the US for context.
“The ‘ol’ ball and chain” is used for spouse, unfortunately it’s usually used for women.
At that age you should have heard it at least once in your life. Dunno maybe the 20 year difference between us is enough to prevent that kind of exposure
Her old man may have threatened to beat her
Her father’s involved in this now, too?
No. “Old man” is an old colloquialism for spouse
Huh. When did that happen? Etymonline isn’t helpful here. Maybe it’s regional or something? Thanks!
My old man
He’s a singer in the park
He’s a walker in the rain
He’s a dancer in the dark
We don’t need no piece of paper
From the city hall
Keeping us tied and true
No, my old man
Keeping away my blues
The term has been around since the 40s and 50s. As too regional no it was/is nationwide. More likely cultural. The youth of those days were more accuztomex to it than their parents
Must be regional or something else because I’ve never heard “old man” used in any other context than as a father. I’ve lived in Florida and the west coast and traveled all over the US for context.
“The ‘ol’ ball and chain” is used for spouse, unfortunately it’s usually used for women.
Guess you are just too young to have heard it since it began so long ago. Even been on television enough for most people to have heard it
I’m in my 40s, so it must be quite an old thing.
At that age you should have heard it at least once in your life. Dunno maybe the 20 year difference between us is enough to prevent that kind of exposure
Given the fact that he’s a staunch believer that women should stay in violent marriages instead of divorcing, you may be right.