Neil Young writes the following in the NYA Hearse Theatre: “This song ‘Dirty Old Man’ explores the ugliest parts of alcoholism. I really loathe what it does to people.”
[Chorus]
I'm a dirty old man
I do what I can
Trying to make a living
I'm a dirty old man
[Verse 1]
I like to get hammered
On Friday night
Sometimes I can't wait
So Monday's alright
It's a battle with the bottle
I'll win it alright
But I lost another round
In the bar last night
[Chorus]
I'm a dirty old man
I do what I can
Trying to make a living
I'm a dirty old man
[Verse 2]
Yeah, I'm going to get fired
For drinking on the job
Got caught with the boss' wife
In the parking lot
I'm going to get killed
For doing this again
But I just can't help it
It's under my skin
[Chorus]
I'm a dirty old man
I do what I can
I'm going to get hammered
And do it again
[Chorus]
I'm a dirty old man
I do what I can
I'm trying to make a living
I'm a dirty old man
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Got a bag of frozen peas
I use on my knees
I injured from begging
And trying to please
If you believe that
I'm losing my fat
Got a workout program
And a new rubber mat
[Chorus]
I'm a dirty old man
I do what I can
I'm trying to make a living
I'm a dirty old man
I'm a dirty old man
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
It's a battle with the bottle
I'll win it alright
But I lost another round
In the bar last night
I'm a dirty old man
Dirty Old Man was written by Neil Young.
Dirty Old Man was produced by Neil Young & Niko Bolas.
Neil Young released Dirty Old Man on Tue Oct 23 2007.