60 Years
60 Years

Portugal. The Man - 60 Years Lyrics

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May 11, 2010
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60 Years Music Video

60 Years Lyrics

The boy looks high
He looks higher than the sky
You an see it in his eyes
Watch as he tries

The city never lets him go
So he never tries
The city never lets you go
So you never try

It's bigger than a breadbox
Texas, California
His path was on the parks, running Knik to Pittman
The city was a shotgun ending in sunshine
Sunshine never ends, so he never tries

Well we dug a hole
Filled it up with other holes (filled it up with other holes)
With these other holes
We found a home
Hid away our hungry men

If it takes us sixty years, I'll go

The boy looks high
He looks higher than the sky
You an see it in his eyes
Watch how he cries
The path was on a straight line
Church Street to Houston
Houston to the butte
Coming straight back to Houston

Well we dug a hole
Filled it up with other holes, with these other holes
We dug a hole
And buried all those hungry men (all the hungry men)

If it takes us sixty years, if it takes us sixty years
If it takes us sixty years
I'll dig a hole and find a fire
If it takes us sixty years
I'll dig another hole

Well, we found a hole
We found it with some other holes
And we climbed inside
We climbed back out
We left 'em by the hungry men
All the hungry men

If it takes us sixty years
I'll dig a hole and find a fire
If it takes us sixty years
I'll dig another hole

He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man, the straight man
He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man

He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man, the straight man
He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man (the straight man)

The boy looks high
He looks higher than the sky (if it takes us sixty years)
The city never lets him go
So he never tries
The city never lets him go
So he never tries

If it takes us sixty years
Filled it up with other holes, with these other holes
If it takes us sixty years
Filled it up with other holes

The boy looks high
The boy looks high
The boy looks high
The boy looks high

The boy looks high (if it takes me)
The boy looks high (if it takes me)
The boy looks high (if it takes me)
The boy looks high (if it takes me)

The boy looks high
The boy looks high

If it takes us sixty years
I'll dig a hole and find a fire
If it takes us sixty years
I'll dig another hole

He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man, the straight man
He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man, the straight man

He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man, the straight man
He got it in his head he'd make
More money than the straight man, the straight man

Writer(s): John Baldwin Gourley
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What album is the song '60 Years' by Portugal. The Man from?

    '60 Years' is one of the songs featured on Portugal. The Man's extensive discography, which includes albums such as 'Waiter: You Vultures!' and 'Woodstock'. However, the specific album of '60 Years' isn't mentioned in the provided text.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics for '60 Years' by Portugal. The Man?

    The lyrics for '60 Years' were written by John Baldwin Gourley, the lead vocalist and a founding member of Portugal. The Man.

  3. What is the tempo and key for the song '60 Years'?

    While specific details about the tempo and key for '60 Years' are not directly provided in the text, Portugal. The Man's music often features varied tempos and keys, similar to their hit 'Feel It Still'. For reference, 'Feel It Still' is in C# Minor with a tempo of 158 beats per minute.

  4. Who are the current members of Portugal. The Man?

    As of the latest update, the band consists of John Baldwin Gourley, Zach Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, Eric Howk, and Zoe Manville. Drummer Jason Sechrist exited the band again in 2023 after having rejoined in 2016.

  5. Have Portugal. The Man received any awards or recognition?

    Yes, Portugal. The Man has received several awards. Notably, their 2017 single 'Feel It Still' won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. They have also been honored for their activism, receiving the Legend Award at the Native American Music Awards and the Public Sector Leadership Award from the National Congress of American Indians.

  6. What significant challenges has Portugal. The Man faced during their career?

    One of the significant challenges they faced was the theft of their van and trailer containing their instruments and performance gear in August 2011 after their Lollapalooza show. Although the van was recovered, much of the trailer's content was initially missing but eventually found.

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