Live Forever
Joe Gilder Lyrics
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And I wear my body, wear my body out
Cause I want to live forever
When my kids grow up I wanna be around
I wanna live, I wanna live forever
I wanna live like my soul is free
I wanna live, I wanna live forever
Wanna see my boy raise a family
And I wanna walk my girls down the aisle
Wanna love, love their mama
Wanna live to see my grandbabies' smile
I wanna live, I wanna live forever
I wanna live like my soul is free
I wanna live, I wanna live forever
Cause forever lives inside of me
It won't be long
Until I'm gone
Will that mean that I've been wrong
Or will my heart
Have a head start
To what I've been singing all along
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna live forever
I'm gonna live where my soul is free
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna live forever
Cause forever lives inside of me
The lyrics to Joe Gilder's song "Live Forever" reflect the singer's desire to live a fulfilling life, to be present for his loved ones, and to leave a lasting legacy. Gilder wakes up before sunrise and wears out his body because he wants to extend his time on Earth. His motivation for living longer is to witness his children grow up, start a family, and walk his daughters down the aisle. He wants to love their mother and see his grandchildren's smile. The chorus repeats his desire to live forever, and he believes that living like his soul is free will enable him to achieve that.
The last verse reflects on the notion of mortality and the eventual end of life. Gilder wonders if his legacy will continue after he departs or if he has been wrong in his desire for living forever. Nevertheless, he is determined to live life to the fullest, to stay true to the beliefs he has been singing all along, and to live forever through eternity.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up before the sun
I start my day early and make the most of my time
And I wear my body, wear my body out
I push myself physically to live life to the fullest
Cause I want to live forever
I strive to make the most of my time on earth
When my kids grow up I wanna be around
I hope to be present for my children's adult lives
Wanna see my boy raise a family
I desire to witness my son start a family of his own
And I wanna walk my girls down the aisle
I aim to be there for my daughters on their big day
Wanna love, love their mama
I want to continue loving their mother and being a supportive partner
Wanna live to see my grandbabies' smile
I want to experience the joy of becoming a grandparent
It won't be long
My time on earth is limited
Until I'm gone
Until I pass away
Will that mean that I've been wrong
Will my death be a reflection of any mistakes I've made in life?
Or will my heart
Alternatively
Have a head start
Could it mean that my heart will continue to live on in the memory of my loved ones?
To what I've been singing all along
To the message of living life with passion and purpose
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna live forever
I am determined to make the most of my time and live with purpose
I'm gonna live where my soul is free
I aim to live a life unrestricted by fear or self-doubt
Cause forever lives inside of me
The legacy of who I am and what I stand for will live forever
Writer(s): Joseph Gilder
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