Young 'Til I Die
7Seconds Lyrics
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For me the fight has just begun.
You get in clubs, drink alcohol,
It makes you feel you're ten feet tall.
I don't want to grow up,
I'm never getting old.
I'd rather work from 9 to 5
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
You grew up fast, now you'll die soon.
I'll never fucking be like you.
You finish college, grab a wife,
You're dead before you're 35.
I don't want to grow up,
I'm never getting old.
I'd rather work from 9 to 5
Than drink to stay alive.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
The song "Young 'til I Die" by 7SECONDS is an anthem of resistance to conformity and societal expectations. The lyrics express the singer's defiance at the idea of growing up, settling down and conforming to the norms of society. The first verse talks sarcastically about how society expects people to wait for their 21st birthday to be able to go to clubs and drink alcohol, and how this makes them feel powerful and invincible. The singer, on the other hand, refuses to conform to this stereotype and desires to remain young, free and rebellious for the rest of their life: "I don't want to grow up, I'm never getting old. I'd rather work from 9 to 5 than drink to stay alive. I'm gonna stay young until I die!"
In the second verse, the singer extends the message of resistance to societal norms to other aspects of life, such as education and relationships. They mock the idea of finishing college, getting married and settling down by saying "You grew up fast, now you'll die soon. I'll never fucking be like you. You finish college, grab a wife, you're dead before you're 35." The song emphasizes the idea of staying true to oneself and living life on one's own terms, rejecting the idea of giving up one's freedom, individuality, and youthful spirit in exchange for societal approval.
The repetition of the phrase "I'm gonna stay young until I die" throughout the song serves as a reminder to the listener of the importance of staying true to oneself, embracing one's individuality, and living life to the fullest. The song is a call to resist societal expectations, embrace one's youth, and never lose the spirit of rebellion that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You waited long for 21.
You were excited to finally reach the age of 21, but for me, the excitement of life has just started.
For me the fight has just begun.
I believe that life is a constant battle and I'm ready to face everything it throws at me.
You get in clubs, drink alcohol,
Going to clubs and drinking alcohol make you feel mature and powerful.
It makes you feel you're ten feet tall.
It gives you an illusion of invincibility and strength, but it's only temporary.
I don't want to grow up,
I refuse to become like the rest of society and lose my youthful spirit.
I'm never getting old.
I won't let age get in the way of my dreams and ambitions. I'll always stay young at heart.
I'd rather work from 9 to 5
I'm willing to put in the effort and work hard to achieve my goals, even if it means sacrificing some of my free time.
Than drink to stay alive.
I won't rely on substances to numb my pain or escape reality. I choose to face my problems head-on.
You grew up fast, now you'll die soon.
You rushed through life and missed out on the joys of being young, now you'll age quickly and die prematurely.
I'll never fucking be like you.
I won't conform to society's standards of what it means to be an adult. I'll live life on my own terms.
You finish college, grab a wife,
You follow the path that society deems necessary for success - higher education and marriage.
You're dead before you're 35.
You don't truly live life and succumb to the monotony of adulthood, leading to an early death due to lack of fulfillment.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'm determined to never lose my youthful energy and spirit even as I age.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I refuse to settle for a mundane and unfulfilling life just because society expects it of me.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'll continue to pursue my passions and live life to the fullest, without letting limitations like age hold me back.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I won't let anyone or anything dampen my spirit or persuade me to conform to societal expectations of aging.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'll always have a youthful outlook on life, full of wonder, energy, and enthusiasm.
I'm gonna stay young until I die!
I'll never lose my sense of adventure or my willingness to take risks, even in my old age.
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@justicereplacedbyrevenge
42 years young and this still rips.
@miguelpalma1259
Yes!!! 🤘🤘👍👍 Im 49 now and can relate more to this song than when i was 13. Fucking awesome 😎
@penumbispumbis2020
I'm 42 and say the same.
@AtillaGenghisKeane
Are you fat like them? If so you won't see 50.
@brendendavis8596
Love this comment 28 and hope im like feelin like u
@opossum4463
That part
@fletchbradley4813
60 here ,loved this when it was released
@mheberling5939
44 and still rock this like I did in 1989.
@RickOfToday
i"m 54 still my own anthem!
@mms4397
Rock on dude 🤟🏻