If I Die Young
Julia Sheer Lyrics
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Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh oh oh
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts, oh no I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh
The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep ‘em in your pocket
Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
The lyrics of Julia Sheer's "If I Die Young" share a poignant perspective on life and death. The singer contemplates her own mortality and what she would like to happen after her death. She requests that if she passes away young, she be buried in satin and laid down on a bed of roses. She would like to be sunk in the river at dawn with the words of a love song to send her away. These instructions indicate that she would like a peaceful and beautiful ending.
The next stanza shifts to an image of a rainbow. She talks about how she would like to be a rainbow and shine down on her mother so that her mother will know that she is safe in heaven. This idea of the rainbow, a symbol of hope and promise, is a comforting thought. The singer then admits that life doesn't always turn out as expected and that it isn't always black or white. The final stanza discusses the singer's regrets and the fact that she will never know the love of a man. She also refers to a boy in town who promised to love her forever, but their love ended too soon.
The theme of the song is about life and death, and how important it is to live life to the fullest. The song resonates with listeners because it talks about the fragility of life and how short it can be. The imagery of the lyrics adds depth to the song, and the soft melody is haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
If I die young bury me in satin
If I pass away prematurely, I would like to be interred in luxurious satin fabric
Lay me down on a bed of roses
I would like to rest on a bed of blooming flower petals for my final rest
Sink me in the river at dawn
I would like my body to be immersed in the water at daybreak
Send me away with the words of a love song
Play a love song as my final send-off
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
I hope to turn into a rainbow which shines down on my mother from the heavens after I pass on
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Seeing the colors of the rainbow will assure my mother that I am safe in the afterlife
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Life does not always turn out the way you expect it to
ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
Death can come in unexpectedly and it can be heartbreaking to bury a young child
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
Life is short, but I am grateful for the time I had on this earth
And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I hope to enter the afterlife free from any wrongdoings and sins, symbolized by my white attire
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I am inexperienced in life, just like the green-colored ring on my finger
I've never known the lovin' of a man
I have never experienced having a romantic partner
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
Even though it was brief, I enjoyed the feeling of being held by someone
There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever
There is a young man who claims he will love me for a lifetime
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
It is unfortunate to realize that even an eternal love can be broken by
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
Let's dress up in our best attire and celebrate life, for it passes by quickly
What I never did is done
I have no regrets as I have lived my life fully
A penny for my thoughts, oh no I'll sell them for a dollar
The thoughts and opinions I have are valuable and worth more than a penny
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
The things I have to say will be more appreciated once I am no longer around to say them
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Perhaps in death, people will finally listen to the message I have been trying to convey
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
It is ironic how people only seem to fully hear you and your message after you have passed away
The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
May my soul be at peace and I depart with love in my heart
Gather up your tears, keep ‘em in your pocket
For moments when you need it the most, hold onto the tears you have shed and the memories you have shared
Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh
For moments of grief and sadness in the future, keep those tears and emotions to help you get through them
Contributed by Kaelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ifa syy
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh, uh oh
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time
And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little, cold finger, I've
Never known the lovin'of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holin' my hand there's a boy here in town he says he'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life, well,
I've had, just enough time
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh (uh, oh)
The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save them for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls
Zach M.
you're probably not going to see this but this is very emotional for me,my brother died young I was to little to remember how old he was but thank you for making a cover you sound sweeter than the original and I love your voice
Elsie Plays!
@Zach M. ik my mum has it I'm hoping for the best 🙏
Galaxy Sisters
Zach M. I know this is late but I'm sorry for your loss
Alexis Rickman
she sings really good
Diamt Plays
+Zach M. i know how it feels my father died at the second of March 2016 due to cancer which got i into his brain is rough to see your hero fught for his life and bis family i cry evertime when i listen to this song cause it's reminds me of him he was 46...
Amie Chilson
+Zach M. I'm sorry. I know how it feels. My Mom had a miscarriage and my nephew died at 2 years old. Both thanks to diseases and cancer and things like that.
ifa syy
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh, uh oh
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time
And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little, cold finger, I've
Never known the lovin'of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holin' my hand there's a boy here in town he says he'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life, well,
I've had, just enough time
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh (uh, oh)
The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save them for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls
FRAN SEBASTIAN QUIROGA CUELLAR
no u7j y una buena uhhhh j y
Sam Foxvog
@Head of a thousand sheep's wool senseless ba ba ba ba
Sam Foxvog
Excellent