He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
His parents started a radio station; hers were music teachers.
Both had music in their blood, instruments in their hands, and a mind to create.
The mountains led him to the west; a star led her to the north.
In Vancouver they met and schooled—studying music and life.
They found promise.
They found love.
In less than a year they put school on hold, got married, and lived.
With music and purpose guiding them, school called again and to Nashville they went.
He became an audio engineer; she became a songwriter; music stayed central and they continued to create.
Entering the Nashville music scene in 2009, Handsome and Gretyl released their debut EP, Hold On Tight Love, February 2011.
Handsome and Gretyl have created an earthy folk feel crossed with an imaginative jaunt of pop, a sweet and tangy piece of wild berry pie. This duo draws from real life, delivering optimistic though realistic lyrics, seasoned with the chill of snow, the sea breeze, and the hope of tomorrow’s sunrise.
Forever Young
Handsome and Gretyl 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 forever young
Forever young, 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 forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you 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
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.
The lyrics to Handsome and Gretyl's song Forever Young express a wish for the listener to lead a life of positivity and fulfilled dreams. The song begins with a blessing from God to keep the person protected and guide them towards their desires. It then encourages the listener to engage in acts of kindness towards others and to allow others to help them in return. The imagery of building a ladder to the stars is used to symbolize the pursuit of lofty goals and aspirations that the listener should always strive towards.
The second verse encourages the listener to grow up with integrity and honor, always recognizing the truth and being surrounded by positivity. The lyrics express a desire for the listener to be brave and strong, standing firm in their beliefs and values. The song concludes with a wish for the listener to always be productive and quick-footed, to have a strong foundation to weather any change, and to always have joy in their life and a song to be sung.
Overall, Forever Young is a hopeful and optimistic song that encourages listeners to live their best lives and stay true to their values.
Line by Line Meaning
May God bless and keep you always
May the divine force bless and preserve you perpetually
May your wishes all come true
May all your desires and aspirations come to fruition
May you always do for others
May you always act selflessly for the benefit of others
And let others do for you
And may you allow others to reciprocate your kindness
May you build a ladder to the stars
May you create a pathway towards achieving greatness and reaching for the stars
And climb on every rung
And may you take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself
May you stay forever young
May you maintain the youthful spirit and vitality that keeps you engaged with life
Forever young, forever young
May you be forever youthful, now and always
May you grow up to be righteous
May you mature to become honorable and morally upright
May you grow up to be true
May you mature to become genuine and authentic to yourself and others
May you always know the truth
May you always discern and acknowledge the actual reality of any situation
And see the lights surrounding you
And may you perceive the positivity and inspiration present in your surroundings
May you always be courageous
May you always possess the strength to confront challenges with bravery and determination
Stand upright and be strong
Remain steadfast and unshaken in the face of adversity
May you stay forever young
May you retain your freshness and vigor throughout your life
Forever young, forever young
May you maintain your youthful spirit perpetually
May your hands always be busy
May you always have work to do and remain productive
May your feet always be swift
May you always move quickly and efficiently towards accomplishing your goals
May you have a strong foundation
May you establish a solid basis for your character and your life
When the winds of changes shift
During times of transformation and instability
May your heart always be joyful
May your heart always be filled with happiness and positivity
And may your song always be sung
And may your unique voice and expression always resonate and be heard
May you stay forever young
May you remain forever young in spirit and attitude
Forever young, forever young
May you always embrace youthfulness in all aspects of your life
May you stay forever young.
May you always keep your youthful energy and enthusiasm alive in your heart.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.