I Shall Sing
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And as long as I live, I shall sing
And I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
Mmm, even though I'm old but I'm young
A little weak, but I know I am strong
Old enough to know what's right
Too weak to hold it back
Strong enough it give you heart attack
The situation sweep my soul
As long as I live
I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
And I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
In my days I've seen many faces
Mmm, and been many places
Too late to turn back now
If I do Jah will strike me down
Yes, I have places to go
Yes, and a lot of things to do
If you think I'd give it up now
As long as I live
I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
And I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
Mmm, I thank God that he made me to sing
To the world all over love message I'll bring
He put a song in my heart, yes, I know
Come along people, good seeds we'll sow
I don't care what they do or say
I'll never stop singing, oh, no, no way
Some day I will get my pay
As long as I live
I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
And I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
Mmm, in my days I've seen many faces
Mmm, and been many places
Too late to turn back now
If I do Jah will strike me down
Yes, I have places to go
Yes, and a lot of things to do
If you think I'd give it up now
As long as I live
I shall sing as long as I live
And as long as I live, I shall sing
And I shall sing as long as I live (I know, I know, I know, I know)
And as long as I live, I shall sing
I shall sing
The first stanza of the song "I Shall Sing" is a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the central message of the song. The singer expresses their unwavering commitment to singing for as long as they live. They believe that music is an essential part of their existence and something they cannot give up. The singer, even though old and weak, still has a passion for life and music. They are old enough to know what's right but young enough to continue dancing all night.
The second stanza describes the singer's belief in themselves. They acknowledge their weaknesses but also their strength, stating that they are too weak to hold back from singing but strong enough to give others a heart attack. The singer also mentions that social and personal circumstances can overwhelm them, but their passion for music is what keeps them going.
In the third stanza, the singer talks about the different life experiences they have had, including traveling and meeting many people. They express that they are too far into their singing career to turn back now because it is too late. They continue to sing and spread their message despite any criticism or potential consequences. The singer believes that they will eventually be rewarded for their efforts.
Overall, the song conveys a message of persistence and passion for music. The singer acknowledges their shortcomings but remains committed to their craft, believing that their perseverance will ultimately pay off.
Line by Line Meaning
I shall sing as long as I live
No matter how long I live, I will keep singing
And as long as I live, I shall sing
As long as I am alive, I will continue to sing
Mmm, even though I'm old but I'm young
I may be old, but I still feel youthful
A little weak, but I know I am strong
I may not be the strongest, but I have inner strength
Old enough to know what's right
I am wise enough to do what is right
Young enough to dance all night
I am still young at heart and love to dance
Too weak to hold it back
I am too passionate to keep my singing inside
Strong enough it give you heart attack
My singing is so powerful it can stir emotions in you
The situation sweep my soul
The moment is so special that it touches my heart
In my days I've seen many faces
I have met many people over the course of my life
Mmm, and been many places
I have traveled to many different locations
Too late to turn back now
I have come too far to give up now
If I do Jah will strike me down
If I quit singing, I feel like I will let God down
Yes, I have places to go
I still have places to visit and explore
Yes, and a lot of things to do
There is still so much I want to accomplish
I thank God that he made me to sing
I am grateful that God has given me the talent to sing
To the world all over love message I'll bring
I want to use my singing to spread love and positivity worldwide
He put a song in my heart, yes, I know
I feel like singing is my life's purpose and passion
Come along people, good seeds we'll sow
Let's work together to create positivity and love
I don't care what they do or say
I am not affected by other people's opinions or actions
I'll never stop singing, oh, no, no way
I will continue to sing no matter what happens
Some day I will get my pay
I believe that one day my hard work will pay off
And as long as I live, I shall sing
As long as I am alive, I will continue to sing
Mmm, in my days I've seen many faces
Throughout my life, I have met many people
And been many places
I have traveled to many different locations
Too late to turn back now
It is too late to change my mind or give up
If I do Jah will strike me down
I feel like if I stop singing, I will let God down
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Van Morrison
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