The Nights
Avicii (BY @ello-) Lyrics


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Hey, once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey, when face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade

One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away"
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,

"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."

He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me

When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shinning stars
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
Don't forsake this life of yours.
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."

One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away."
When I was just a kid I heard him say,

"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."

He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me





These are the nights that never die
My father told me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avicii's "The Nights" are extremely inspiring and serve as a reminder to live life to the fullest while we can. The song is a reflection on the words of wisdom that the singer's father imparted to him when he was a child. The song begins by taking us back to a time when we were young and carefree, with all our shadows disappearing and the animals inside us coming out to play. We learn lessons through tears and make memories that will last a lifetime.


The song's chorus contains the most powerful message, as the father advises his son to never let life slip away and to live a life that he will always remember. The father tells his son that one day he will leave this world behind, so he should make the most of his wild life while he can. The father also assures his son that he will always be there with him, no matter where life takes him.


The song's second verse emphasizes the importance of never giving up, no matter how hard things may get. The father tells his son to light a fire that cannot be put out when thunder clouds start pouring down. He also advises his son to carve his name into the shining stars, encouraging him to venture far beyond the shores and never to forsake this life of his.


"The Nights" is an extremely poignant and touching song that encourages us to live life to the fullest while we can. The song offers a message of hope and reminds us that the memories we make will never die.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, once upon a younger year
Back in the past, during a time when I was younger


When all our shadows disappeared
When we were carefree and didn't worry about our problems


The animals inside came out to play
Our inner child surfaced and we had fun


Hey, when face to face with all our fears
When we were confronted with our fears


Learned our lessons through the tears
We gained knowledge through our struggles and hardships


Made memories we knew would never fade
We created unforgettable experiences


One day my father—he told me,
At some point, my father gave me advice


"Son, don't let it slip away"
Don't let life pass you by


He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
He comforted me and spoke to me with care


"When you get older
As you age


Your wild life will live for younger days
Your energetic and adventurous spirit will come back to you


Think of me if ever you're afraid."
Remember me if you ever feel scared


"One day you'll leave this world behind
Someday, you will pass away


So live a life you will remember."
So live a life full of unforgettable moments


My father told me when I was just a child
My father gave me this advice when I was young


These are the nights that never die
These are the moments and experiences that will always be remembered


When thunder clouds start pouring down
When things get tough and challenging


Light a fire they can't put out
Stay motivated and keep going despite obstacles


Carve your name into those shining stars
Make a mark and strive for greatness


He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
Take risks and explore new possibilities


Don't forsake this life of yours.
Don't give up on your own life


I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
I'll always be there to support you, no matter where you go


These are the nights that never die
These are the moments and experiences that will always be remembered


My father told me
My father gave me this advice




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., TUNECORE INC
Written by: ASH POURNOURI, GABRIEL BENJAMIN, JOHN FELDMANN, JORDAN SUECOF, NICHOLAS FURLONG, TIM BERGLING

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Hey, once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey, when face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade
One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away"
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shinning stars
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
Don't forsake this life of yours.
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away."
When I was just a kid I heard him say,
"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
These are the nights that never die
My father told me



All comments from YouTube:

@zavalajadenelpro4819

"When I die, I want to be remembered for the life i lived" This man is truly wise. But dang, poor avicii.

@riga2.0youtube76

right

@GGalaxiAA

He's not dead he's in our hearts ♥️

@wrsplush3969

​@@GGalaxiAA estoy de acuerdo con tus palabras ❤

@w..r.i.z.z

“When I die I want to be remembered for the life I lived”

Hits hard now he’s dead
R.I.P

@melktitv4540

F

@razergaming6021

rip man im breaking down

@minijack6941

Hes not dead legends never die 😪😪😪😪

@FreeSpiritPaulette

It sure does, my friend. It really does.

@yasmin06780

Xu11y how did he die omg

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