10 Too Young Too Die
Jamiroquai Lyrics


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Everybody
Don't want no war no
No, no, no
We're all too young to die
Too young to die

So many people
All around the world, yeah
All around the world
Seen their brothers fry
(I seen your brother fry)
What's the motive?
In that madness
Oh, I wish I knew, you made my people cry
(You made my people cry)
So politicians
This time
I think you'd better keep your distance
Say, sing it loud
We're too young to

Do-do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
Do-do-do-do, da-da-do
Da-da-do
Do-do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
Do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do

Yo, it's the message?
All gone when we drop the bomb
Can the politicians reassure?
'Cause here I am Presuming that
Nobody wants a war
There's so many people praying
Just to find out if they're staying
But lately stately governments
And disillusioned leaders
Are full of empty promises
But rarely do they feed us
Put our backs against the wall
Or don't we count at all?
Can you decide
Are you mesmerised?
Do you know which side you're standing?
'Cause when it falls don't take us all
Gotta know what we're demanding
I never lie, can't you hear the cry?
Coming from on high
We're too young to die

Do-do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
Do-do-do-do, da-da-do
Da-da-do
Do-do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
Do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do

Do-do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
(Oh, don't you know)
(We're too young to die)
(Yeah, oh, I'm too young)
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
(I'm just too young)

Do-do-do-do-do
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
(Oh, don't you know)
(We're too young to die)
(Yeah, oh, I'm too young)
Da-da-do, da-da-do-do




(I'm just too young)
Do-do-do-do, da-da-do, da-da-do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamiroquai's song "Too Young to Die" convey a powerful message against war and violence. The song begins with the repeated line "Don't want no war no," followed by the declaration that "We're all too young to die." The message is clear: war causes unnecessary destruction and loss of life, and it is not something that the younger generation is willing to accept.


The song goes on to discuss the impact of war on people around the world. The lyrics mention "brothers fry," a reference to people dying in conflicts. The singer expresses confusion over the motives behind war and wishes that the politicians making the decisions could understand the devastation they are causing. The lyrics also suggest that governments and leaders are not living up to their promises, and that people are becoming disillusioned and angry.


Despite the serious message of the song, it is delivered with an upbeat and funky style, which is typical of Jamiroquai. This juxtaposition of serious subject matter and lighthearted groove adds to the impact of the lyrics, making it more likely that listeners will pay attention to the message.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody
Every person


Don't want no war no
Does not desire war


No, no, no
Absolutely not


We're all too young to die
None of us are ready to die


Too young to die
We are too young for death


So many people
A large number of individuals


All around the world, yeah
Globally, everywhere


All around the world
Across the entire world


Seen their brothers fry
Witnessed their own kind suffer greatly


(I seen your brother fry)
(I watched your fellow man suffer)


What's the motive?
What is the reasoning behind this?


In that madness
Amidst the chaos


Oh, I wish I knew, you made my people cry
I truly wish I could understand, you made my community sad


(You made my people cry)
(You caused my people to weep)


So politicians
Elected officials


This time
On this occasion


I think you'd better keep your distance
I recommend you keep a safe distance


Say, sing it loud
Speak, shout it from the rooftops


We're too young to
We are too young to


Do-do-do-do-do
N/A


Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
N/A


Do-do-do-do, da-da-do
N/A


Da-da-do
N/A


Do-do-do-do-do
N/A


Yo, it's the message?
Hey, what's the point?


All gone when we drop the bomb
All destroyed when we use a bomb


Can the politicians reassure?
Can the elected officials make us feel secure?


'Cause here I am Presuming that
Because I am assuming that


Nobody wants a war
No one seeks a conflict


There's so many people praying
There are many individuals praying


Just to find out if they're staying
Just to know if they will survive


But lately stately governments
But recently, established governments


And disillusioned leaders
And unsatisfied officials


Are full of empty promises
Make promises they cannot keep


But rarely do they feed us
But many times they do not support us


Put our backs against the wall
Leave us with no options


Or don't we count at all?
Or are we unimportant?


Can you decide
Can you make a choice


Are you mesmerised?
Are you hypnotized?


Do you know which side you're standing?
Do you know which team you're on?


'Cause when it falls don't take us all
Because if it crumbles, do not take us all with it


Gotta know what we're demanding
Must know what we are requesting


I never lie, can't you hear the cry?
I never deceive, can't you hear the call for help?


Coming from on high
Emerging from above


Do-do-do-do-do
N/A


Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
N/A


Do-do-do-do, da-da-do
N/A


Da-da-do
N/A


Do-do-do-do-do
N/A


Do-do-do-do-do
N/A


Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
N/A


(Oh, don't you know)
(Oh, don't you realize)


(We're too young to die)
(We are not ready to die)


(Yeah, oh, I'm too young)
(Yeah, Oh, I am not prepared)


Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
N/A


(I'm just too young)
(I am unprepared)


Do-do-do-do-do
N/A


Da-da-do, da-da-do-do
N/A


Do-do-do-do
N/A


Da-da-do, da-da-do
N/A




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JASON KAY, TOBY SMITH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@_Smoothiii

so there is a channel called SugarZaza that made this video
so the guy with the "מגנוק" Shirt (his name is Tom) is the one who says there is bak bak bak in the song
but first they listening to this song before Tom says there is bak bak bak in the song and Or the guy with the black shirt says there isnt
"Or says:"Hey do you listen to Jamiroquai
"Tom says: "of course im listening to him
after they say some bullshit
then tom says:you know what is my favorite song from Jamiroquai?the one who always was on MTV the on with the BAK BAK BAK
Or says:What?
Tom:I LOVE THIS SONG! you dont know? BAK BAK BAK BAK
Or:you mean Too Young To Die? why are you screaming like chicken?
and thats what the video is talking about
in the end of the video
Tom as the TRUTH BOMBER! says its not the only somg with bak bak bak and he put some songs (and Israel's Anthem)
and Or says:what about the song in the eurovision? (the Israeli one that won)
Tom:nope on this song there is no BAK BAK BAK
btw here is the link for the video hope it will help you to understand because the video is in hebrew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO8Ik0KakEM
and there are subtittles in english



All comments from YouTube:

@NiGHTSaturn

I cannot understand how people can dislike a band like Jamiroquai. Incredibly talented musicians with an undeniable fat groove, meaningful lyrics, and Jay's voice acid quality that is NOT too much. Appreciate what's good.

@bepivisintainer2975

tell me about it....in the 90 I thought that it was some dj crap.
then I realized that it was an actual band. Real people playing real instruments.
It changed my perception of them

@GeoMohammedHassanTheBlogger

@@bepivisintainer2975 I agree with you, someone may change his mind over time.

@xavicampoverde6031

@@bepivisintainer2975 that's kinda pretentious.

@carmellac2000

There’s people who don’t like jamiroquai? Are they ok?

@cazhamill2406

@@carmellac2000 I don't know. But I know those aren't my kind of people!

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@Werten25

It’s crazy. Despite being made in 1993, this feels like it is from the 70s and something futuristic at the same time.

@ejenks1870

Could’ve been made in modern times as a retro tune

@Werten25

True.

@queenelroi-dp4tg

Ex rituel indien de s et eux aussi et ça on amen x 1 p

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