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

The lyrics of Jay-Z's song "Young Forever" describe the youthful wish to never grow old and remain forever young. In the song, Jay-Z talks about living life to the fullest, hoping for the best but expecting the worst. He addresses the uncertainty and fears of the future, wondering if someone will "drop the bomb" or if they will "die young" or "live forever." Life is a "short trip," and the music is for those who are sad. The purpose of the music is to make people feel young and alive.


Jay-Z talks about living a life like a video, where the sun is always shining, champagne is always cold, and the music is always playing. Everything is perfect, and the beautiful girls stop by the hood to listen to Jay-Z's music. The world is beautiful, and tomorrow does not matter because they have a perfect day that lasts forever. This moment lasts forever because all you have to do is hit rewind and stay in the moment. The song ends with Jay-Z talking about the importance of leaving a mark on the world that neither space nor time can erase.


Overall, Jay-Z's "Young Forever" sends a message about living in the moment and cherishing youth. We all want to remain forever young, but life is short, and we must strive to make the most of it before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Can I get some light in here?
Could someone please brighten up this space?


Cellphones in the air
Everyone raise your cellphones in the air to light up the room


Let's dance in style
Let's dance with swagger


Let's dance for a while
Dance for a long period of time


Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Don't worry about time, let's just admire the beauty of the sky


Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Although we want the best outcome, we are prepared for the worst


Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Are you going to take action or not?


Let us die young or let us live forever
Either have a short enjoyable life or a long one


We don't have the power, but we never say never
We may not have control over everything, but we never give up hope


Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
Life is short and we should enjoy it while we can


The music's for the sad man (sing)
The music is for anyone who wants to sing, especially those who are feeling down


Forever young
Wanting to remain young forever


I wanna be forever young (yes)
I want to stay young forever


Do you really want to live forever?
Is it really desirable to live forever?


Forever and ever (sing)
Forever and ever, sing it out


So we live a life like a video
We live as if we are in a music video


When the sun is always out and you never get old
Live in a world where the sun never sets and aging is not an issue


And the champagne's always cold
Champagne is always chilled and ready to go


And the music is always good
There is always good music to listen to


And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
Beautiful women just happen to stop by in the neighborhood


And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
The women jump on the car and their beauty and the car's beauty complement each other


Without a wrinkle in today
Without any worries or troubles today


'Cause there is no tomorrow
The future is of no concern


Just some picture perfect day
A day that is perfect in every way, like a photo


To last a whole lifetime
A day that will be remembered for life


And it never ends
This perfect day never comes to an end


'Cause all we have to do is hit rewind
We can always go back to this perfect day by hitting rewind, in our memories


So lets just stay in the moment
Let's remain in the present


Smoke some weed, drink some wine
Let's relax with some cannabis and wine


Reminisce, talk some shit, forever young is in your mind
Let's chat and joke around, remembering the idea of staying young forever


Leave a mark that can't erase, neither space nor time
Let's do something memorable that will be forever remembered, regardless of time and space


So when the director yells cut we'll be fine, ah
When life comes to an end, we will have lived our best lives


Slamming Bentley doors, hopping out of Porsche's
Exiting expensive cars with style and aggression


Popping up on Forbes lists, gorgeous, hold up
Appearing on lists of wealthy people, while having amazing looks


Niggas thought I lost it, they be talking more shit
People thought I lost my touch and began criticizing me more than usual


I be talking more shit, I'm nauseous, hold up
I start talking back even more and it's making me sick, hold on


I'll be here forever, you know I'm on my fall shit
I'll be here for the long run, I am currently in my prime


And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
I will not wait for things to play out, I will never give up


Less than four bars, baby, bring the chorus in
I don't need much time, start the chorus right away


Did you get the picture yet I'm painting you a portrait
Do you understand my message? I am telling you my story


Forever (your time, sing)
Forever (it's your time, sing it out)


Make some noise for Beyoncé one time Brooklyn
Cheer for Beyoncé in Brooklyn once


I'mma leave you with this
I will say this before leaving


Don't be good, Brooklyn, be great
Don't just be good, be great Brooklyn


Thank you for tonight, thank you for tonight
Thank you for tonight, thank you for tonight


I love you
I love you




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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

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

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

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