Young Forever
Jay-Z (Feat Beyonce) 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 song "Young Forever" by Jay-Z (Feat. Beyoncé) is an ode to youth and freedom. The song expresses a desire to live life to its fullest, without fear of consequence, and without ever losing the spirit of youthfulness. The lyrics reflect on life's brevity and stresses the importance of living in the moment, as well as the idea that forever youth is in our mind. The chorus "Forever young, I wanna be forever young," is a sentiment that everyone can relate to. It is a plea to stay young forever in heart and mind.


The song's first part is set in a dance club, and the lyrics reflect the fun and frivolity of youth. The second part of the song moves on to a more contemplative mood; it evokes a bittersweet feeling of looking back on one's life with nostalgia. The final verse is an affirmation of power and success; Jay-Z highlights his accomplishments and tells listeners not to be great but to be extraordinary.


Line by Line Meaning

Can I get some light in here?
Can we brighten up the mood?


Cellphones in the air
Let's document this moment with our phones.


Let's dance in style
Let's dance with confidence.


Let's dance for a while
Let's enjoy the moment.


Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
We have time to experience life before it's over.


Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
We are optimistic, but prepared for the worst possible outcome.


Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Are you going to cause chaos or not?


Let us die young or let us live forever
Let us enjoy life to the fullest and leave a lasting legacy.


We don't have the power, but we never say never
We may not have control over everything, but we remain hopeful.


Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
Life is short and we should make the most of it.


The music's for the sad man (sing)
Music can comfort and uplift even when we are feeling down.


Forever young I wanna be forever young (yes) Do you really want to live forever? Forever and ever (sing)
We desire to live a long fulfilling life, but understand that may not be possible.


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
Life is like a movie, where we can relive the good moments and forget the bad. We indulge in the pleasures of life, enjoying the company of beautiful people. We live in the present, cherishing each moment, and creating memories that will last for a lifetime.


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
Despite others belittling his success, he will continue to work hard and succeed. He refuses to give up and will continue to create great art.


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)
We desire to live a life full of excitement and vitality.


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
Jay-Z thanks the audience for a great performance and encourages them to be greater in all aspects of life.




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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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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We, us , me ...the forever young

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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

@abiolajohnsonojo2307

Sorry dude

@putgodfirst1192

God Bless all of you!!!

@fullnessk9278

So sorry dude. God knows best

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