John Adams finds beauty in growing old with someone you love on romantic new single "When We're 80." Inspired by his marriage, the song looks at a world increasingly obsessed with instant gratification. Long term commitment becomes all the more meaningful. The premise is beautifully simple, two people grow old together, and at eighty they realize they have shared almost a lifetime of memories, struggles, and subtle pleasures. John Adams keeps the romance simple, with no grand gestures, which gives the song an intimate appeal. ''When We're 80'' is a reminder that the best love stories are often made from the most mundane days.
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