What does it mean when you're an old soul?

my dad told me before he passed away.. when i was born he said i was an old soul.. wat exactly does that mean?

Answer #1

It can vary allitle depending on who's saying it, but I think he meant he had alot of "miles" on him, with lots of memories, stories and knowledge that some of was learned the hard way. ( That how I always percieve it when someone tells me that)
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Answer #2

My mother tell me this all the time. She is constantly telling me I have an old soul. It pretty much means you are mature for your age and posses the wisdom and clear head-ness of someone many your years
Answer #3

It means that you seem to exhibit Thoughts and wisdom that would be normally be expected from someone who was much more experienced.
Answer #4

you have been blessed with enough maturity to respect more than one generation of taste.
Answer #5

i think it might mean that you were another soul before u were born
Answer #6

And, that they are just tired way down deep inside.
Answer #7

Right; wise beyond your years.
Answer #8

LOL.
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