Too Old to Die Young
Linda Ronstadt & Ann Savoy Lyrics
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Then death must be the wind
You can close your window tight
And it still comes blowing in
So I will climb the highest hill
And I'll watch the rising sun
And pray that I won't feel the chill
Let me watch my children grow
To see what they become
Lord, don't let that cold wind blow
'Til I'm too old to die young
I have had some real good friends
I thought would never die
But all I've got that's left of them
Are these teardrops in my eye
Let me watch my children grow
To see what they become
Lord, don't let that cold wind blow
'Til I'm too old to die young
Lord, don't let that cold wind blow
'Til I'm too old to die young
The lyrics to Linda Ronstadt and Ann Savoy's song Too Old To Die Young utilize the imagery of a candle and wind to convey the fragility and inevitability of life and death. The candle represents life, while the wind represents death, and the lyrics suggest that no matter how tightly one tries to hold on to life, death will eventually come.
The singer voices her desire to live long enough to see her children grow and fulfill their potential, and to avoid the cold and finality of death until she is truly old. She reflects on the passing of friends and loved ones, acknowledging the sadness and loss that death inevitably brings.
The chorus repeats the plea to hold off death until the singer is too old to die young, emphasizing her desire to live a long and full life before facing her inevitable end.
Line by Line Meaning
If life is like a candle bright
Life is fragile and temporary.
Then death must be the wind
Death is inevitable and unpredictable.
You can close your window tight
You can try to avoid death or postpone it.
And it still comes blowing in
But it will come, sooner or later.
So I will climb the highest hill
I will try to reach the highest point, to feel alive and free.
And I'll watch the rising sun
I will appreciate every moment of beauty and wonder.
And pray that I won't feel the chill
I will hope to avoid pain and suffering, to die peacefully.
'Til I'm too old to die young
But only when I have lived long and fully, without regrets.
Let me watch my children grow
Let me witness the miracle of life and love, through my offspring.
To see what they become
To learn from their experiences and achievements, to be proud and humble.
Lord, don't let that cold wind blow
I am still afraid of death, of the unknown and the finality of it.
'Til I'm too old to die young
But I am willing to accept it, when I have lived long and fully.
I have had some real good friends
I have been blessed with companionship and support, in my journey.
I thought would never die
I have taken their presence for granted, as if they were immortal.
But all I've got that's left of them
Now I realize that everything is fleeting and ephemeral, even memories.
Are these teardrops in my eye
I am grieving their loss, but also honoring their legacy and impact.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JOHN HADLEY, KEVIN WELCH, SCOTT DOOLEY
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