Discover the story of the song > 38 Years Old – The Tragically Hip

The song tells the story of a man who was involved in a group of criminals who escaped from prison in 1973. The protagonist was from a town with a long French name and was the only one among his group who brought shame to his hometown. The song also reveals that he is now 38 years old and has never had a romantic relationship with a woman. The lyrics also touch on a tragic event in the family's past where the protagonist's sister was raped, and a man was killed in retaliation. The song ends with the protagonist being taken back to jail.