Young Forever
Jay Z feat. Mr. Hudson Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Young Forever" by Jay Z featuring Mr. Hudson is a reflection on the fear of aging and desire to live life to the fullest. The lyrics speak of living in the moment and cherishing the experiences that create lasting memories. The opening verse acknowledges the uncertainty of life and the constant fear of destruction. The following verses talk about living like a video where everything is perfect, the music is great, and the party never ends.


The chorus repeats the yearning to remain forever young, asking the question if the listener truly wants to live forever. The bridge takes a more reflective tone, encouraging the listener not to fear death but to live fearlessly while alive. The song ends with Jay Z rapping about his legacy and how he plans on living his life on his own terms, despite what others may say.


Overall, "Young Forever" is a testament to living life to the fullest and making the most of every moment. It speaks to the youthful spirit in all of us and encourages listeners not to fear death but to embrace life while we can.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's dance in style
Let's dance in a way that represents our unique style and personality


Let's dance for a while
Let's dance and enjoy the moment for as long as we can


Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
We're not in a hurry to go to heaven, we're just watching the beauty of the skies above us


Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
We are optimistic about our future, but we are also aware of the possible struggles we may face


Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Are you going to take a risk and make a big move, or not?


Let us die young or let us live forever
Let us enjoy our youth and take risks, or let us find a way to live forever and never lose the happiness of youth


We don't have the power but we never say never
We may not have control over everything, but we won't give up and we won't stop trying


Sitting in a sandpit
We are in a situation that is not ideal, but we are trying to make the best of it


Life is a short trip
Life is brief, and we should make the most of the time we have


The music's for the sad man
Even if we're feeling down, we can always find solace in music


Forever young, I wanna be forever young
I want to maintain the happiness and freedom of youth for as long as possible


Do you really want to live forever?
Are you willing to give up the natural cycle of life and death to live forever?


Forever and ever
Eternal existence with no end


So we live a life like a video
We live our lives in a way that resembles a music video, always seeking excitement and pleasure


When the sun is always out and you never get old
We want to live in a world where there is always beauty and excitement, where we never age or grow tired


And the champagne's always cold
We always have access to luxury and indulgence


And the music is always good
We are always surrounded by great music that uplifts and inspires us


And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
We are always surrounded by beautiful women who are attracted to our lifestyle


And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
The women embrace the lavish lifestyle and join us in our indulgences


Without a wrinkle in today 'cause there is no tomorrow
We don't worry about the future or aging, we only care about the moment we are in right now


Just some picture perfect day to last a whole lifetime
We want to capture the perfect moment and make it last forever


And it never ends 'cause all we have to do is hit rewind
We can relive the perfect moments over and over again because technology allows us to capture and replay them


So lets just stay in the moment, smoke some weed, drink some wine, reminisce
Let's enjoy the moment and indulge in relaxation and reflection


Talk some shit forever young is in your mind
Let's talk about our hopes and dreams of staying young forever


Leave a mark that can't erase neither space nor time
Let's make an impact that will last forever and cannot be erased or forgotten


So when the director yells cut I'll be fine, I'm forever young
Even when our temporary pleasures end, we will still feel young and fulfilled because of the memories we created


Fear not when, fear not why
Don't worry about the details of why or when things will happen, just go with the flow


Fear not much while were alive
Don't spend too much time worrying while we're still alive


Life is for living not living up tight
We should enjoy life and not hold back or be too cautious


See ya somewhere up in the sky
We will be reunited in the afterlife


Fear not die, I'll be alive for a million years, bye bye
Death is not something to be feared because our legacy will live on for a long time after we're gone


So not for legends, I'm forever young
Our desire for youthful freedom and indulgence is not just for legendary figures, it's something we all want


My name shall survive through the darkest blocks, over kitchen stoves, over Pyrex pots
Our legacy and influence will continue on through even the toughest of times, in the humblest of places


While debating up in barber shops, young slung, hung here
People will discuss and remember our impact in everyday settings, such as barbershops


Shorty, the nigga from here, with a little ambition just what we can become here
We all have the potential to become great, regardless of our background or current circumstances


And as the father passed his story down to his sons ears, younger kid, younger every year, yeah
Our legacy and legend will be passed down through generations, always inspiring and resonating with new listeners


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
If you truly care about me, show me that by never leaving me and always supporting me


Slamming Bentley doors, hopping out of Porsche's, popping up on Forbes lists, Gorgeous
We have achieved great success and wealth, and are living the glamorous lifestyle that we desire


Hold up, Niggas thought I lost it, They be talking bullshit, I be talking more shit, They nauseous
People may doubt and criticize us, but we won't let it bring us down and will keep pushing forward with confidence


I'll be here forever, You know, I'm on my fall shit, And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
We will always be here, grinding and hustling, and we won't give up just because we haven't reached our final goal


Less than four bars, Guru bring the chorus in, Did you get the picture yet, I'm painting you a portrait of young
We only need a few bars to get our message across, and our chorus is simple yet powerful: we are forever young


Forever and ever
Our legacy and legend will never end




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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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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Sorry dude

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God Bless all of you!!!

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So sorry dude. God knows best

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