Too Old To Die Young
19. Brother Dege Lyrics
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Round we go
Where it stops?
Nobody knows it yeah
Side to side, baby
Back and forth
God above and the devil below him
You've got your reasons
And I've got my wants
Still get that feeling, but I'm too old to die young now
Too old to die young now
Above or below the ground
Yes, too old to die young now
Still the good lord might lay me down
Round and round
Round we go
What it stops?
Nobody knows it
Side to side, baby
Down and crawl
God above and the devil below him
You've got your reasons
And I've got my wants
Still got that feeling, but I'm too old to die young now
Too old to die young now
Above or below the ground
Yes, too old to die young now
Still the good lord might lay me down
To lay me down
To die young now
Too old to die young now
Above or below the ground
Still the good lord might lay me down
The lyrics of "Too Old to Die Young" convey the idea of the circular and unpredictable nature of life. The song begins with the lines "Round and round, round we go, where it stops? Nobody knows it, yeah," which suggests that life is like a carousel where one is forced to ride on without any control over where it will end. The lyrics further imply that life is a balance between opposing forces like God and the devil. The lines "God above and the devil below him" reflect the duality of human nature and the struggle between good and evil.
The chorus of the song, "Too old to die young now, above or below the ground," suggests that the songwriter has experienced enough of life to recognize its value and is no longer willing to die young. The lyrics represent the feeling of someone who has gone through enough in life and is ready to face whatever comes their way. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance that is reflected in the lines "Still, the good Lord might lay me down, to lay me down, to die young now."
Overall, "Too Old to Die Young" is a thoughtful and introspective song that reflects on the inevitability of life and death. It is a reminder to live life fully and to be prepared to face whatever comes our way, no matter how unexpected or unpredictable it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Round and round
Life is a continuous cycle of events and circumstances
Round we go
We keep moving without any control over the direction we take
Where it stops?
Uncertainty about what the future holds
Nobody knows it yeah
We are all uncertain about what lies ahead
Side to side, baby
Life is full of ups and downs, and we have to face and deal with them
Back and forth
We often find ourselves oscillating between different options or possibilities
God above and the devil below him
Life is a constant battle between good and evil
You've got your reasons
Everyone has their own motivations and justifications for their actions
And I've got my wants
We all have our desires and goals that we aspire to achieve
Still get that feeling, but I'm too old to die young now
Despite the passing of time, I still have an urge to live and experience life to the fullest
Too old to die young now
I have lived for too long to die young
Above or below the ground
Whether I am buried or cremated after I die
Still the good lord might lay me down
Regardless of my age, death is inevitable and unexpected
To lay me down
To die and be buried in the ground
To die young now
To die at a young age, when life is full of possibilities and opportunities
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JOHN HADLEY, KEVIN WELCH, SCOTT DOOLEY
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