The lyrics for by The Alan Parsons Project, written by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson and sung by Colin Blunstone, are as follows:
The chorus reflects on aging, finding peace, and letting go of past conflicts, featuring the lines: "And oh, oh, when I'm old and wise / Bitter words mean little to me / Autumn winds will blow right through me". Alan Parsons Project - "Old and Wise" - Lyrics on screen
The lyrics continue by highlighting shared, difficult times and the emotional, yet serene, nature of parting ways. The lyrics for by The Alan Parsons Project,