Name: This Old House
Duration: P00H03M42S
Description: The house in the lyric is a metaphor for a body. I sing this song from the perspective of an older person speaking to a younger person, perhaps a grandparent talking to a grandchild.

This Old House

by Eelke

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The house in the lyric is a metaphor for a body. I sing this song from the perspective of an older person speaking to a younger person, perhaps a grandparent talking to a grandchild.

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This old house it fought the cold
Fought the rain and fought the mold
It saw weeds and flowers grow
Took the winds that made the old trees fall

Built to be proud and to stand tall
To stand it’s ground and take it all

This old house it once was new
Oh how I wish you could have seen it
Yeah I know that there are pictures
But these pictures and my memory don’t match

Now the foundation’s almost gone
And I’m scared of the next storm

Can you promise me you’ll take care when I’m gone
And when I get to weak to fight will you make sure I’m alright
And if the downfall’s really slow, don’t make it last too long
‘Cause this house deserves to be remembered as it was before

This old house it fought the cold
Fought the rain and fought the mold

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released November 26, 2021
Written by Eelke Ankersmit
Produced by Mischa Porte & Eelke Ankersmit
Recorded by Mischa Porte
Mixed by Matthijs Kievit
Mastered by Wessel Oltheten

Eelke Ankersmit - Acoustic guitar, vocals
Bram van de Glind - Electric guitar
Johan Huttinga - Piano
Mischa Porte - Drums
Koen de Jong - Synth bass

Photography by Koen Kuik
Artwork by Koen Kuik & Eelke Ankersmit

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Eelke Ermelo, Netherlands

Eelke is a Dutch musician and songwriter. He combines meaningful lyrics and guitar-driven music to create songs that will stick with you. Inspired by The Smiths, Ryan Adams and R.E.M. amongst many others, Eelke writes and records music the way he wants to. This makes his sound no-nonsense, unique and personal. ... more

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