Forever Young
Audra Mae/The Forest Rangers Lyrics


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May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
And may you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
And may you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung




And may you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever Young" by Audra Mae & The Forest Rangers is a song filled with hope, love, and positivity. The song is a blessing given to a loved one or a child, hoping that they will always be happy, true to themselves, and stay young. The lyrics express a simple, yet very powerful message - to stay young at heart and to never lose the essence of being a child, even as one grows older.


The first verse of the song is a blessing for the person, to always have their wishes fulfilled, to be caring and kind to others and to receive the same in return. The second verse talks about the importance of growing up to be righteous, true, and courageous. The lyrics encourage the person to always know the truth and be surrounded by light.


Finally, the third verse emphasises the importance of being busy, swift, and having a strong foundation. It is a reminder that life is constantly changing and unpredictable, but if one keeps a joyful heart and voice, they will always "stay forever young".


Overall, the message of the song is about the importance of staying youthful in spirit, living life to the fullest, and having hope and faith in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

May God bless and keep you always
May the supreme power bestow blessings and protection upon you at all times.


May your wishes all come true
May all your desires and aspirations be fulfilled.


May you always do for others
May you continuously engage in altruistic acts and contribute to the welfare of others.


And let others do for you
Allow others to return your kindness by helping you when necessary.


May you build a ladder to the stars
May you aim high and strive to achieve great things in life.


And climb on every rung
Persistently work towards reaching your goals and overcome any obstacles that come your way.


And may you stay forever young
May you maintain your youthful spirit, energy, and curiosity throughout your life.


May you grow up to be righteous
May you have a strong sense of morality, ethics, and integrity as you mature.


May you grow up to be true
May you always stay honest and authentic in all your words and actions.


May you always know the truth
May you have the ability to discern the truth and not be swayed by falsehoods or lies.


And see the lights surrounding you
May you have a positive outlook on life and recognize the goodness and beauty around you.


May you always be courageous
May you have the bravery and fortitude to face challenges and overcome fears.


Stand upright and be strong
Hold your ground with confidence and resilience, even during difficult times.


And may you stay forever young
May you always maintain a sense of youthful optimism and enthusiasm for life.


May your hands always be busy
May you always have meaningful work to occupy your time and contribute to society.


May your feet always be swift
May you have a sense of purpose and direction in life, moving forward with agility and speed.


May you have a strong foundation
May you have a solid base of values, beliefs, and relationships to rely on during times of change or uncertainty.


When the winds of changes shift
When things around you change unexpectedly, often bringing challenges.


May your heart always be joyful
May you always have a sense of happiness and contentment within your soul.


May your song always be sung
May you always express yourself authentically, creatively, and passionately.


And may you stay forever young
May you always preserve your youthful spirit and zest for life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@mariojenkins5875

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others and let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung
And may you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth and see the light surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
And may you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

Whoever reads this, have a fantastic day. I wish you all the happiness in the world. :)



@sylviadavila4904

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you

May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you

May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
May you stay forever young



All comments from YouTube:

@martysomoco

Thank you, Bob Dylan, for writing this song. Thank you, Audra Mae, for bringing it to life -- presenting this most graceful, emotive, earthy, and expressive rendition. Your version is unique and unsurpassed.

@kingcaine3658

My son was born 3 days ago...
I will sing this Song for him...
May you stay forever young my little boy.
Daddy is so proud of you.

@knowflour

Finally!!!!! I found it!!!! This song was used on my daughters video for her furneral. She died at age thirty eight, breast cancer. She left two little boys, ages three and eight. Her name is Pamela and she loved her kids soooooo much and cried when she found out she wasn't going to live to raise them. She didn't want to leave them behind. But God chose to take her anyway, I guess He has better plans for her. She was so gorgeous, blonde and sweet. Everyone loved her. Geri, from Florida

@carlynakvos8478

god knew he needed here and has a plan for you and her babies. shes there with you everyday. 💕

@carlynakvos8478

* her

@mariojenkins5875

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others and let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung
And may you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth and see the light surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
And may you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay forever young
May you stay forever young

Whoever reads this, have a fantastic day. I wish you all the happiness in the world. :)

@bijanoyanthan9069

Melodies beautiful song

@bijanoyanthan9069

Words r so sweet so touching

@faristeller5403

1 year after , I hope you’re doing well sir , you just made my day thank you ❤️

@cathyb2204

Still love Joan's version, but this is a good one too.

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