… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Cauthen is an American singer-songwriter from Tyler, Texas, U.S.A.
Cauthen, born 1986, has been performing as a solo artist since 2016, playing guitar and piano as well as singing. His music has been described as Alternative country / Outlaw country as well as Americana.
As Young As You'll Ever Be
Paul Cauthen Lyrics
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It's the farthest you'll ever see
You're as young as you'll ever be
You're as young as you'll ever be
Might be the ripest on the farm
Might be the brightest bulb in the barn
Well there's more seeds left to sow
Such little time
My old man was wild as me
Tried to teach me better 'round twenty-three
Where were you when I was sixteen and all alone?
You were high as you'd ever flown
Well you fight those demons 'til the end
They'll come screamin' against the wind
You fight those demons 'til the end
They'll come screamin' again and again
Again and again
Ain't the highest you'll ever climb
But it's the farthest you'll ever see
You're as young as you'll ever be
You're as young as you'll ever be
You're as young as you'll ever be
In Paul Cauthen's song "As Young as You'll Ever Be," the lyrics are a reflection on age and the fleeting nature of time. The chorus repeats the line "You're as young as you'll ever be," emphasizing the notion that youth is a temporary state and that every moment should be cherished. The song encourages listeners to live life to the fullest and not take their time for granted.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of missed opportunities and regret. The lines "Where were you when I was sixteen and all alone? You were high as you'd ever flown" suggest that the singer's father was absent or struggling with their own demons during a crucial time in the singer's life. The lyrics express a sense of longing and a desire to make up for lost time.
The verses of the song describe the realities of life and the kind of pressure one may face. The lines "Might be the ripest on the farm, Might be the brightest bulb in the barn" are a nod to the competitive nature of society, where being successful is often glorified. However, the following lines, "Well, there's more seeds left to sow, Such little time to call your own," suggest that there is always more to achieve and time is limited, so one should make the most of the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't the highest you'll ever climb
Your highest point in life isn't your ultimate achievement
It's the farthest you'll ever see
Your horizon is your limit
You're as young as you'll ever be
Age is just a number, embrace the wonder and opportunities of youthfulness
You're as young as you'll ever be
Reiterating the above line
Might be the ripest on the farm
You might be ahead of the crowd
Might be the brightest bulb in the barn
You might have the most potential
Well there's more seeds left to sow
There are more things to achieve
Such little time to call your own
There's not much time to waste
Such little time
Echoing how little time we have to fulfill our dreams
My old man was wild as me
The artist inherited his wildness from his father
Tried to teach me better 'round twenty-three
His father tried to impart some wisdom to him at a younger age, but it might have been too late
Where were you when I was sixteen and all alone?
Questioning the whereabouts of someone when the artist needed them the most
You were high as you'd ever flown
The person he's addressing might have been busy living their own wild and reckless life
Well you fight those demons 'til the end
Calls for perseverance and resilience in the face of personal struggles
They'll come screamin' against the wind
Challenges and obstacles will keep popping up
You fight those demons 'til the end
Reiterating the above lines
They'll come screamin' again and again
Challenges will be frequent and potentially overwhelming
Again and again
Echoing how often we'll face adversity
Ain't the highest you'll ever climb
Reiterating how our highest point isn't our ultimate achievement
But it's the farthest you'll ever see
Our limit is defined by our horizon
You're as young as you'll ever be
Young and full of potential
You're as young as you'll ever be
Reiterating the above line
Writer(s): PAUL MARK CAUTHEN, VICTOR GEORGE HOLK
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Megazsword Burdonius
This is unbelievably good. So layered and dynamic! This guy is like fat Elvis ate all of the highwaymen. Great time to be alive in Texas
Lawrence Waites
I am so glad I decided to listen to all of Paul's albums. So much talent on all of these songs. havent been disappointed by a single one.
Paul's voice is dynamic from a chilling camber to soulful breathy, and then when he throws the funky styling and just has fun with it such energy and presence in everything he does.
rclc
Just moved to Texas and I'm blown away by the music, in particular this song
Amie Griffin
🙌 Go catch Him Live!!! You're Welcome
War2827Eagle
Fuck, he's good. Better than Stapleton and almost as good as Jinks and Simpson. MORE PLEASE.