Never Grow Up
Deez Nuts Lyrics


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Never grow up

I'm never gonna grow up
If I'm alive tomorrow I'll still be a screw up
A young heart can be in a grown man
But they cant well change who the fuck I am
They can have their suits
They can have their ties
I'll be in there yelling with my boys rolling dice
Fun and games and it ain't gonna change
Until the day that I die
But I ain't done with this life
I'm having fun with this life

Everyday bullshit ain't for me
I live young I live free
Never be what they want me to be
I'm too happy being me (Never grow up)
Never gonna settle down like the rest
If life's a game, if life's a test
Well then you gotta cheat death
Until your last fuckin' breath (Never grow up)

Everyday bullshit ain't for me
I live young I live free
Never be what they want me to be
I'm too happy being me (Never grow up)
Never gonna settle down like the rest
If life's a game, if life's a test
Well then you gotta cheat death
Until your last fuckin' breath (Never grow up)

When I walk down the street
Everywhere I look all I seem to see
Nothing but fuckin' salvies
Who forget about their dreams
Jaded as fuck
Down on their luck
Still trying to work out just where they fucked up
Fuckin' slaves with a foot in the grave
They're too late to be saved
I don't ever wanna be that way
That'll never be the path I take

They say your only young once
Well I say fuck that
I'm never gonna grow up
Young at heart until the day I die
Who's fuckin' with me?

Everyday bullshit ain't for me!
I live young, I live free!
Never gonna be what they want me to be!
I'm too happy being me!

Never gonna settle down like the rest!
If life's a game, if life's a test!




Then well you gotta cheat death!
Until your last fuckin' breath!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Never Grow Up" by Deez Nuts is an anthem of rebellion towards societal expectations and pressures to conform to maturity. The artist expresses his desire to never grow up and to live life on his own terms, rejecting adulthood and the responsibilities attached to it. The repeated refrain of "Everyday bullshit ain't for me, I live young, I live free" reinforces his commitment to living a carefree and liberating life.


The artist addresses the idea of conformity and going through the motions of life without any ambition or passion. He observes the people he encounters on the streets who have lost their dreams and are too jaded to change their situations. The lyrics are a reminder to himself and the listeners to never give up on their aspirations, no matter what life throws at them.


The chorus encapsulates the essence of the song, emphasizing the importance of living life fully and without compromise. The artist makes it clear that he doesn't want to live a life of regret and that he refuses to become a slave to societal norms and expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm never gonna grow up
I am committed to staying young and not conforming to societal expectations of maturity.


If I'm alive tomorrow I'll still be a screw up
Even if I live to tomorrow, I will still be seen by others as immature and reckless.


A young heart can be in a grown man
I believe that it is possible for an adult to maintain the youthful mindset and spirit of their younger self.


But they cant well change who the fuck I am
No one has the power to alter my identity or my way of life.


They can have their suits
Society can conform to traditional expectations of professionalism and maturity if they wish.


They can have their ties
Society can conform to traditional expectations of professionalism and maturity if they wish.


I'll be in there yelling with my boys rolling dice
I will choose to spend my time with my friends engaging in leisurely activities rather than conforming to societal expectations of what a successful adult should do.


Fun and games and it ain't gonna change
I will continue to prioritize having fun and living freely, regardless of what others want or expect from me.


Until the day that I die
My commitment to living freely and having fun will continue until the end of my life.


But I ain't done with this life
I still have more to experience and enjoy in life, and will continue to live freely and have fun.


Everyday bullshit ain't for me
I refuse to engage in mundane, unenjoyable activities that are often viewed as part of a traditional adult life.


I live young I live free
I prioritize youthful experiences and behaviors that allow me to live my life freely.


Never be what they want me to be
I refuse to conform to societal expectations of maturity and will instead live according to my own desires and values.


I'm too happy being me (Never grow up)
I am content with my lifestyle and will continue to live my life as a youthful, carefree person.


Never gonna settle down like the rest
I refuse to conform to societal expectations of maturity and will continue to prioritize my own happiness and enjoyment.


If life's a game, if life's a test
If life can be viewed as a challenge or a competition, then I will approach it in a way that prioritizes my own happiness and enjoyment.


Well then you gotta cheat death
In order to fully embrace life and enjoy it to the fullest, one must be willing to take risks and live dangerously.


Until your last fuckin' breath (Never grow up)
One should continue to live life freely and without conforming to traditional societal expectations until the very end.


When I walk down the street
When I observe the world around me, I often see people who have given up on their dreams and are living unfulfilling lives.


Everywhere I look all I seem to see
Wherever I go, these unhappy and unfulfilled people seem to surround me.


Nothing but fuckin' salvies
These people have become slaves to societal expectations of maturity and professionalism, rather than living for themselves.


Who forget about their dreams
These people have given up on their own passions and aspirations in order to conform to societal expectations.


Jaded as fuck
These people have become cynical and disillusioned with life as a result of conforming to societal expectations.


Down on their luck
These people have had unfortunate experiences in life that have resulted in unhappiness and unfulfillment.


Still trying to work out just where they fucked up
These people are still struggling to understand where they went wrong in life and how they ended up so unhappy and unfulfilled.


Fuckin' slaves with a foot in the grave
These people feel trapped by their own lives and are slowly approaching their own deaths without having truly lived.


They're too late to be saved
These people have already given up on their own happiness and are unlikely to be able to break free from societal expectations and live for themselves.


I don't ever wanna be that way
I refuse to end up like these unhappy and unfulfilled people, and will continue to prioritize my own happiness and enjoyment.


That'll never be the path I take
I will actively avoid conforming to societal expectations and will instead chart my own path in life that prioritizes my happiness and enjoyment.


They say your only young once
Society often emphasizes the fleeting nature of youth and the need to grow up and conform to traditional expectations of maturity.


Well I say fuck that
I reject this notion and will continue to live youthfully and freely regardless of societal expectations or pressures.


Young at heart until the day I die
I will maintain the youthful mindset and spirit of my younger self for the rest of my life, rather than conforming to societal expectations of maturity.


Who's fuckin' with me?
I challenge anyone who would try to pressure me into conforming to societal expectations of maturity and professionalism.




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