Forever Young
Els Cecs d'Esterri Lyrics


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Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while,
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies.
Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst,
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?

Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power, but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music's for the sad man.

Can you imagine when this race is won?
Turn our golden faces into the sun,
Praising our leaders, we're getting in tune
The music's played by the madman.

Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, or never.

Forever young,
I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever young.

Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young?

It's so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth's like diamonds in the sun,
And diamonds are forever

So many adventures couldn't happen today,
So many songs we forgot to play
So many dreams swinging out of the blue
We'll let them come true

Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, or never?

Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever young?

Forever young
I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, or never?

Forever young,




I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever?

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever Young" by Els Cecs d'Esterri is an anthem to youth and the desire to stay young forever. The song begins with an enthusiastic invitation to dance in style for a while, while still waiting and hoping for the best but expecting the worst. The lyrics give the suggestion that the end is inevitable but that we should live life to the fullest while we still can. The song poses the question of whether we want to live forever or not, acknowledging that we do not have the power to decide, but we never say never.


The second half of the song highlights the various aspects of youth that we should hold on to for as long as possible- adventures, dreams, and the freedom to do whatever we want. The song states that youth is like diamonds that shine brightly in the sun, and that diamonds last forever- implying that we should strive to hold on to our youthful spirit and energy for as long as possible. The song seems to mourn the fact that some people allow themselves to fade away as they get older, refusing to embrace the joy and excitement of youth. Ultimately, "Forever Young" is an unforgettable song that celebrates the beauty and vitality of youth, encouraging the listener to live their life to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while,
Let's dance and enjoy the moment, just for a little while.


Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies.
We have time to worry about the afterlife, for now let's just watch the beauty above us.


Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst,
Although we hope for the best outcomes, we know that the worst is always a possibility.


Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Is conflict imminent or can we live in peace?


Let us die young or let us live forever
We can either live a short but intense life, or strive for immortality.


We don't have the power, but we never say never
We may not have control over everything, but we should always hold onto hope and determination.


Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
Life is short, like sitting in a sandpit, so we should make the most of it.


The music's for the sad man.
Music can provide comfort and healing to those who are feeling down.


Can you imagine when this race is won?
Can you picture a world when everything is settled, when there is no more conflict?


Turn our golden faces into the sun,
Let's embrace the light and positivity that life has to offer.


Praising our leaders, we're getting in tune
By following our leaders, we are working together towards a common goal.


The music's played by the madman.
Those who create music are often seen as eccentric or unconventional.


Forever young,
The desire to remain young, both in body and spirit.


I want to be forever young.
The singer's desire to remain young.


Do you really want to live forever?
Is immortality truly desirable?


Forever, or never.
We have a choice to either pursue immortality or accept our mortality.


Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some people are calm and fluid, while others are fiery and intense.


Some are a melody and some are the beat
Some people bring comfort and harmony, while others bring excitement and energy.


Sooner or later they all will be gone
Eventually, everyone will pass away.


Why don't they stay young?
Why can't we stay youthful and full of life forever?


It's so hard to get old without a cause
It can be difficult to age without a purpose or sense of direction.


I don't want to perish like a fading horse
The artist doesn't want to fade away and lose their vitality like an old horse.


Youth's like diamonds in the sun,
Youth is a precious and valuable thing.


And diamonds are forever
And like diamonds, youth is something that should be cherished forever.


So many adventures couldn't happen today,
There are so many exciting things that may no longer be possible today.


So many songs we forgot to play
We should cherish the memories and experiences we may have forgotten.


So many dreams swinging out of the blue
There are so many dreams that may seem out of reach, but remain worth pursuing.


We'll let them come true
We will do our best to make these dreams a reality.




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