I'm 28

Today being my 28th birthday, I thought I'd share a Toni Basil (yes, she of later "Hey Mickey" fame) song from 1966 that always makes me laugh. I certainly don't think that being single at 28 is any cause for desperation, but I am wondering if I should start wearing heavier makeup and more fur to attract men? "I'm 28" was the B-side for Toni's "Breakaway" single, which inspired artist/ filmmaker Bruce Connor's film of the same name, and helped launch Toni's career as a coreographer for many famous artists such as the Talking Heads (she coreographed this video), David Bowie, and Tina Turner. The lyrics to "I'm 28" are below, and you can listen to the song here.


I'm 28, it's getting late
What have I got to do?
My time is going, my fears are growing,
My chances now are few
Lacquers, lotions, sprays and potions
Scented, unguent, mild and pungent
Lipstick, pancake, shadow for the eyes...
It's all been advertised
But... it's getting me nowhere

I'm 28, it's getting late
What have I got to do?
My time is going, my fears are growing
My chances now are few
Dress revealing, sex appealing
Fur and feather, suede and leather,
Naughty, haughty, sure to glamorize...
It's all been advertised
But... it's getting me nowhere

It's nice to be respectable,
Saintly, sweet and fair
But I don't want to finish off alone...
In a rocking chair

I'm 28, it's getting late
What have I left to do?

(image from here)