Forever Young
Countdown Singers Lyrics
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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
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
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
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
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
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
May you stay forever young
The lyrics of the song “Forever Young” by the Countdown Singers express the idea of wishing well to someone, to stay forever young in various aspects of life. It begins with a prayerful wish of God's blessings and the achievement of all the heartfelt desires. It goes on to advise the listener to be kind to others and accept kindness from others. The songwriters then talk about reaching new heights and breaking barriers by building a ladder to the stars and climbing every rung one step at a time. The chorus repeats the phrase "Forever young" three times, reinforcing the message that stays with the listener long after the song ends.
The second verse wishes the listener to grow up to be righteous and truthful at heart, being able to differentiate between right and wrong and identify the paths that lead to enlightenment. The lyrics then urge the listener to be courageous and strong, following the path they believe in, with their heads held high, never giving up on their dreams. The verses conclude with another chorus that repeats the wish for the listener to stay forever young.
The final verse focuses on practical details that will contribute to a successful life. It encourages the listener to stay active, working hard with their hands and feet, strengthening their foundation, even during the tough and uncertain times. Its final refrain requests that the listener be ever cheerful, keep singing their song loud and proud, and continue staying young in spirit and heart forever.
Line by Line Meaning
May God's bless and keep you always
May God bestow upon you his blessings and keep you safe throughout your life.
May your wishes all come true
May all your heart's desires be fulfilled.
May you always do for others
May you always have a kind and giving heart to serve others.
And let others do for you
May you be humble enough to receive help and love from others when you need it.
May you build a ladder to the stars
May you aspire for the greatest heights and work hard towards achieving your dreams.
And climb on every rung
May you take every step of your journey towards success and fulfillment with courage and perseverance.
May you stay
May you continue to be
May you stay forever young
May you keep your youthful and hopeful spirit throughout your life, no matter how old you get.
Forever young
Always youthful and hopeful
Forever young
Always youthful and hopeful
May you grow up to be righteous
May you become a person of high moral standards and follow the path of goodness.
May you grow up to be true
May you be true to yourself, your values, and your beliefs throughout your life.
May you always know the truth
May you always have the knowledge and wisdom to recognize and seek the truth in every situation.
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always have the ability to see the beauty and positivity around you and appreciate it.
May you always be courageous
May you have the courage to face challenges and overcome them with determination.
Stand upright and be strong
May you be steadfast in your beliefs and values and be strong enough to face any circumstance.
May you stay
May you continue to be
May you stay forever young
May you continue to possess the qualities of youthfulness and optimism in your heart forever.
Forever young
Always youthful and hopeful
Forever young
Always youthful and hopeful
May your hands always be busy
May you always stay productive and engaged in meaningful activities throughout your life.
May your feet always be swift
May you always have the energy and agility to move forward, achieve your goals and explore new possibilities.
May you have a strong foundation
May you have a solid and stable basis of principles that supports you in life.
When the winds of changes shift
In times of change and uncertainty, may you be resilient and adapt to the new circumstances.
May your heart always be joyful
May you always have a heart filled with happiness, love, and peace.
May your song always be sung
May you always have a reason to celebrate and sing your own song of joy and happiness.
And may you stay
And may you continue to be
May you stay forever young
May you always be young at heart and keep your hopeful and positive spirit forever.
Forever young
Always youthful and hopeful
Forever young
Always youthful and hopeful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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