Forever Young
Jay-Z/Mr. Hudson Lyrics
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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
The music's for the sad man
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
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
I'll be fine
I'm forever young
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
Fear not when, fear not why
Fear not much while were alive
Life is for living not living up tight
See ya somewhere up in the sky
Fear not die, I'll be alive for a million years, bye bye
So not for legends, I'm forever young
My name shall survive
Through the darkest blocks, over kitchen stoves
Over Pyrex pots, my name shall be passed down to generations
While debating up in barber shops, young slung, hung here
Shorty, the nigga from here
With a little ambition just what we can become here
And as the father passed his story down to his sons ears
Younger kid, younger every year, yeah
So if you love me baby this is how you let me know
Don't ever let me go, that's how you let me know, baby
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
Slamming Bentley doors
Hopping out of Porsche's
Popping up on Forbes lists
Gorgeous
Hold up
Niggas thought I lost it
They be talking bullshit
I be talking more shit
They 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
Guru bring the chorus in
Did you get the picture yet
I'm painting you a portrait of young
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever young
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever young
Forever and ever
The song "Young Forever" by Jay-Z and Mr Hudson is a nostalgic and reflective piece that is about not wanting to grow old, but rather staying forever young. The lyrics are divided into three parts, each of which is striking and poignant in its own way.
The first part of the song is about living in the moment, as the lyrics urge the listener to dance in style and enjoy life while it lasts. The melody is catchy and joyful, but the underlying message is sobering, as the song acknowledges that there is no telling what the future holds.
The second part of the song is an ode to living forever young, where the lyrics encourage the listener to enjoy every moment of their lives, regardless of how long they have left. The idea is that living forever young is a state of mind, not a physical reality, and the song encourages the listener to embrace this mentality as they navigate through life.
Lastly, the third part of the song reflects on Jay-Z's own legacy, and his desire to be remembered forever. The lyrics speak of his desire to leave behind a lasting impact that will endure long after he is gone.
Overall, "Young Forever" is a beautiful and poignant meditation on the fleetingness of life and our eternal desire to stay forever young.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance in style
Let's dance gracefully.
Let's dance for a while
Let's dance for some time
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
We have time, let's enjoy the moment we are in right now.
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
We want things to go well but we are ready for the worst outcome.
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Will you do something drastic or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
Let's enjoy our lives to the fullest and make memories that will last a lifetime.
We don't have the power but we never say never
We may feel powerless, but we won't give up hope.
Sitting in a sandpit
We are in a relaxed and vulnerable place.
Life is a short trip
Life goes by quickly and we need to make the most of our time.
The music's for the sad man
Music can be a source of comfort for people who are struggling.
Forever young
We want to feel young forever.
I wanna be forever young
I want to always feel young and full of life.
Do you really want to live forever?
Is eternal life something that you truly desire?
Forever and ever
For an infinite amount of time.
So we live a life like a video
Our lives feel like they are being watched and recorded like a music video.
When the sun is always out and you never get old
We feel like we are always in our prime and nothing can bring us down.
And the champagne's always cold
We always have access to luxury and excess.
And the music is always good
We always have access to good music that uplifts us.
And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
Beautiful women are always around us and available to us.
And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
The women are carefree and enjoy expressing themselves.
Without a wrinkle in today
We are living in the present moment with no worries about the future.
'Cause there is no tomorrow
We don't know what the future holds, so we live in the present.
Just some picture perfect day
We are in a moment that feels perfect and like it's been captured in a picture.
To last a whole lifetime
We want to make memories that will last us forever.
And it never ends
Our happiness in this moment will never end.
'Cause all we have to do is hit rewind
We can relive this perfect moment anytime we want.
So lets just stay in the moment, smoke some weed
Let's enjoy this moment and be present, while indulging in some marijuana.
Drink some wine, Reminisce talk some shit forever young is in your mind
Let's reminisce about old times, chat, and drink wine while holding onto the feeling of being forever young.
Leave a mark that can't erase neither space nor time
We want our impact on the world to be long-lasting and influential.
So when the director yells cut, I'll be fine
When this moment ends, I'll still be happy and content.
Fear not when, fear not why
Don't be afraid of what's to come, or why it's happening.
Fear not much while were alive
We shouldn't be afraid of much while we are living our lives.
Life is for living not living up tight
Life is meant to be experienced in a relaxed and carefree way, not by being anxious and rigid.
See ya somewhere up in the sky
We'll see each other again after we die.
Fear not die, I'll be alive for a million years, bye bye
Don't be afraid of dying, because my memory will live on for a long time.
So not for legends, I'm forever young
I don't want to be remembered as a legend, I want to always feel young and full of life.
My name shall survive
Even after I die, my name will continue to carry significance.
Through the darkest blocks, over kitchen stoves
My legacy will survive even in the most difficult and challenging environments.
Over Pyrex pots, my name shall be passed down to generations
Even future generations will know my name because of my impact on the world.
While debating up in barber shops, young slung, hung here
Even when people are having casual conversations about me, I'll be remembered for being young and talented.
Shorty, the nigga from here
I'm a well-known and respected figure in this community.
With a little ambition just what we can become here
We have a lot of potential to do great things if we have just a little bit of ambition.
And as the father passed his story down to his sons ears
My story will continue to be told and passed down through generations.
Younger kid, younger every year, yeah
Even as time passes, I'll always remain young and full of life in people's memories.
So if you love me baby this is how you let me know
This is how you show me that you love me.
Don't ever let me go, that's how you let me know, baby
The best way to show me your love is to never leave me.
Slamming Bentley doors
I'm living a life of luxury.
Hopping out of Porsche's
I'm driving high-priced sports cars.
Popping up on Forbes lists
My wealth and fame are recognized by Forbes magazine.
Gorgeous
The people and things around me are beautiful and attractive.
Hold up
Wait a minute.
Niggas thought I lost it
People thought I lost my touch or my mind.
They be talking bullshit
They are spreading untrue rumors and gossip.
I be talking more shit
I'm not fazed by their words and I'm still talking to them.
They nauseous
I'm making them feel sick with my arrogance or success.
Hold up
Wait a minute.
I'll be here forever
I'll be around for a long time.
You know, I'm on my fall shit
I'm showing off my expertise and skill in the fall season.
And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
I won't stop until I accomplish my goals, and I won't wait for anyone's approval or closure to do so.
Less than four bars
I'm confident that I can rap the next few lines easily.
Guru bring the chorus in
Let's bring the chorus back in.
Did you get the picture yet
Do you understand the message I'm trying to convey?
I'm painting you a portrait of young
I'm describing what it means to feel young and full of life, through my experiences.
Forever and ever
For an infinite amount of time.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, Frank Mertens, Shawn Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.
@khalalelomsiza2064
I am in South Africa this song reminds me of my beloved son who died at the age of 26 kgaogelo Bokaba u were loved by your uncle Sipho Msiza and your mom me linky
@abiolajohnsonojo2307
Sorry dude
@putgodfirst1192
God Bless all of you!!!
@fullnessk9278
So sorry dude. God knows best
@paulnickel2871
Much love sent your way.
@lameckmgute9963
Take it easy even me dis song remind me my dad how passed am from kenya
@djsparkfire
Heavenly Father I pray that you keep the person reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed Amen
@bekimalaura8452
Amen 🥺🥺🥺🥺
@mathewkwaku-awortwe9291
Amen
@tolulopebenjamin3837
Amen.