Forever Young
Glee Cast Feat. Matthew Morrison Lyrics
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Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you're far from home
And may you grow to be proud, dignified and true
And do unto others as you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
Forever young, forever young
May good fortune be with you
May your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to Heaven
With a prince or a vagabond
And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you'll always remain
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
Forever young,
And when you finally fly away
I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
No one can ever tell
But whatever road you choose
I'm right behind you, win or lose
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young
For, forever young, forever young
The Glee Cast, featuring Matthew Morrison, presents a stirring rendition of “Forever Young,” a track originally released by Bob Dylan in 1974. “Forever Young” is regarded as one of Dylan's most popular compositions, with widespread appeal due to its timeless message, which is fitting for every age. The ballad expresses well wishes and moral guidance, an expression of paternal love that anchors this cleverly penned song.
The lyrics of “Forever Young” are pure poetry, offering blessings of happiness and prosperity for those who are seeking a path. The opening lines reveal that the purpose of the song is to provide a sense of comfort and reassurance. The phrase, “May the good Lord be with you,” conveys a message of hope and trust that even during difficult times, one can always count on the presence of a higher power. The verses continue with more well-wishes, encouraging the listener to stay true to themselves, be fearless, be kind and never have a broken heart.
One of the song's highpoints arises during the chorus, where it is declared, “Forever young, forever young / May you stay forever young.” The song ends with an affirmation that the singer will always be with the listener regardless of what path they take. This song aims to inspire, motivate, and support its listeners, promising that they will never be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
May the good Lord be with you
May God keep you safe
Down every road you roam
Wherever life takes you
And may sunshine and happiness
Wishing you joy and positivity
Surround you when you're far from home
Even when you're away from loved ones
And may you grow to be proud, dignified and true
May you become a person of integrity and self-confidence
And do unto others as you'd have done to you
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Be courageous and be brave
Stay strong and fearless
And in my heart you'll always stay
I will always love you
Forever young, forever young
May you always keep your youthfulness
May good fortune be with you
Wishing you good luck
May your guiding light be strong
May your path be clear
Build a stairway to Heaven
Strive for the highest ideals
With a prince or a vagabond
No matter who you are
And may you never love in vain
I hope you always find true love
And in my heart you'll always remain
I will never forget you
And when you finally fly away
When you leave this world
I'll be hoping that I served you well
I hope I was a good influence in your life
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
Despite all the knowledge I have gained in my life
No one can ever tell
I cannot predict the future
But whatever road you choose
No matter which path you take
I'm right behind you, win or lose
I will support you through thick and thin
Forever young, forever young
May you always stay young at heart
Forever young, forever young
May you always stay young at heart
Forever young, forever young
May you always stay young at heart
For, forever young, forever young
Always be youthful, always be happy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Dylan, Jim Cregan, Kevin Savigar, Rod Stewart
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