Young Forever
Jay–Z Lyrics


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Can I get some light in here?
Cellphones in the air

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 (sing)

Forever young
I wanna be forever young (yes)
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever (sing)
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever young

So we live a life like a video
When the sun is always out and you never get old
And the champagne's always cold
And the music is always good
And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
Without a wrinkle in today
'Cause there is no tomorrow
Just some picture perfect day
To last a whole lifetime
And it never ends
'Cause all we have to do is hit rewind
So lets just stay in the moment
Smoke some weed, drink some wine
Reminisce, talk some shit, forever young is in your mind
Leave a mark that can't erase, neither space nor time
So when the director yells cut we'll be fine, ah
Sing

Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever young

Slamming Bentley doors, hopping out of Porsche's
Popping up on Forbes lists, gorgeous, hold up
Niggas thought I lost it, they be talking more shit
I be talking more shit, I'm nauseous, hold up
I'll be here forever, you know I'm on my fall shit
And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
Less than four bars, baby, bring the chorus in
Did you get the picture yet I'm painting you a portrait

Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
And ever and ever
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever (your time, sing)

Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever young

Make some noise for Beyoncé one time Brooklyn
I'mma leave you with this
Don't be good, Brooklyn, be great
Be great




Thank you for tonight, thank you for tonight
I love you

Overall Meaning

In "Young Forever," Jay-Z reflects on the fleeting nature of youth and the desire to hold onto it forever. The song opens with a request for light and cellphones in the air, signaling a moment of celebration and commemoration. Jay-Z invites his audience to dance with him, enjoying the moment while also acknowledging that life is short and unpredictable. He contrasts this sense of urgency with the desire to remain young and free forever, both physically and mentally. The chorus repeats the phrase "forever young," emphasizing the desire for immortality.


The second verse describes a lavish lifestyle of wealth, fame, and endless partying, with Jay-Z noting that this lifestyle feels like a never-ending video, complete with "picture perfect days" that "never end." However, he also acknowledges the need to remain present in the moment, to savor every experience and create lasting memories. The final verse returns to the theme of youth and longevity, as Jay-Z asserts his own permanence and determination to keep creating without fear of failure or rejection. He reminds the listener to embrace their greatness and strive for excellence in all areas of life, without losing sight of the joy and wonder of youth.


Line by Line Meaning

Can I get some light in here?
Jay-Z requests for the mood to be set by inquiring for light in the room


Cellphones in the air
Jay-Z directs his audience to raise their cellphones up to signal their enthusiasm


Let's dance in style
Jay-Z suggests that they dance in a way that expresses their unique style


Let's dance for a while
Jay-Z proposes that they dance for an extended period and soak in the moment


Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Jay-Z emphasizes living in the present and not worrying too much about the future such as heaven


Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Jay-Z suggests that while it's good to hope for the best, it's also vital to be prepared for the worst


Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Jay-Z questions whether things will escalate and fall apart or not


Let us die young or let us live forever
Jay-Z poses two opposing options for a preferable lifestyle: either die young or be immortal


We don't have the power, but we never say never
Jay-Z admits that they are not all-powerful, but they remain positive and never stop trying


Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
Jay-Z paints a mental picture of life being short like sitting in a sandpit


The music's for the sad man (sing)
Jay-Z sings that music helps those feeling sad and invites listeners to sing along


Forever young
Jay-Z wishes for eternal youthfulness


I wanna be forever young (yes)
Jay-Z repeatedly voices his aspiration to be always young


Do you really want to live forever?
Jay-Z queries his audience's true desire to live forever


Forever and ever (sing)
Jay-Z emphasizes on eternal youth by singing


So we live a life like a video
Jay-Z analogizes his life to a music video full of luxurious things


When the sun is always out and you never get old
Jay-Z describes the carefree life of never ageing while living a luxurious lifestyle


And the champagne's always cold
Jay-Z depicts luxury and easing away worries with champagne


And the music is always good
Jay-Z emphasizes how good the music is and has no worry to listen to bad music


And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
Jay-Z invites beautiful girls who pass through his neighbourhood to join in the luxurious life


And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
Jay-Z fantasizes girls getting on top of cars and flaunting


Without a wrinkle in today
Jay-Z stresses the carefree, youthful life that they currently live


'Cause there is no tomorrow
Jay-Z implies living in the present with no plan for the future


Just some picture perfect day
Jay-Z explains how every day is ideal as they all seem perfect


To last a whole lifetime
Jay-Z wishes for the present picture-perfect moments to last a lifetime


And it never ends
Jay-Z asserts the perfect, luxurious lifestyle never stops


'Cause all we have to do is hit rewind
Jay-Z implies that they can preserve the ideal lifestyle by rewinding time and having good memories


So lets just stay in the moment
Jay-Z advises to remain present and enjoy the moment


Smoke some weed, drink some wine
Jay-Z suggests using weed and wine to relax and ease worries


Reminisce, talk some shit, forever young is in your mind
Jay-Z implies the significance of having pleasant memories, platitudes to oneself, and avoiding ageing by continually meditating on youthfulness


Leave a mark that can't erase, neither space nor time
Jay-Z encourages making a legacy that lasts forever without limitation by neither distance in space nor time


So when the director yells cut we'll be fine, ah
Jay-Z implies that when life eventually ends, everyone will be okay


Slamming Bentley doors, hopping out of Porsche's
Jay-Z describes the luxurious lifestyle they lead while driving high-end cars


Popping up on Forbes lists, gorgeous, hold up
Jay-Z gloats about topping Forbes lists while looking stunning


Niggas thought I lost it, they be talking more shit
Jay-Z claims people have doubted him, but still spends their time talking negatively about him


I be talking more shit, I'm nauseous, hold up
Jay-Z promises to speak more trash on people and makes himself sick doing so in turn


I'll be here forever, you know I'm on my fall shit
Jay-Z asserts that he will be popular forever and maintains his fiery style


And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
Jay-Z implies that he doesn't plan to wait around before taking action or quitting his career


Less than four bars, baby, bring the chorus in
Jay-Z directs the music producer to bring the chorus in early after less than four bars of music


Did you get the picture yet I'm painting you a portrait
Jay-Z asks his listeners if they understand the picture in their mind that he is painting through his lyrics


Make some noise for Beyoncé one time Brooklyn
Jay-Z encourages his audience about Beyoncé's role in the song and asks them to cheer loudly for her


I'mma leave you with this
Jay-Z hints that this will be his final note for his listeners


Don't be good, Brooklyn, be great
Jay-Z motivates his listeners to seek greatness and not just be good


Be great
Jay-Z reiterates his message to aim for greatness


Thank you for tonight, thank you for tonight
Jay-Z shows his appreciation to his listeners for their presence and attendance for the night


I love you
Jay-Z expresses his love for his listeners




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, Frank Mertens, Shawn Carter

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@eddieroyal8701

You don't realize how fast life really passes by and how quickly it can end,
How it's the same day after day and you don't see any of yo friends.
Life goes on and da bills pile up,
After the divorce you wish you had a pre-nup.
The kids, dey don't wanna see you,
The new dad? He's the man no matter what you do.
Every night its What's fo dinner? and a fight wit the significant other,
Everything ya do is always nitpicked by her mother.
I could go on and on but you get the picture,
You get poorer while everyone else gets richer.



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@khalalelomsiza2064

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Sorry dude

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God Bless all of you!!!

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Much love sent your way.

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Take it easy even me dis song remind me my dad how passed am from kenya

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Heavenly Father I pray that you keep the person reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed Amen

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