Forever Young
Pete Seeger The Rivertown Kids Lyrics
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May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
The song “Forever Young” is a heartfelt wish for the young ones to lead a fulfilling life. It starts with the singer asking God for his blessings to be showered on the young ones so that all their wishes come true, and their life is enriched with goodness. The song advises the young ones to be kind and helpful to others, in return to let others help them as well. The third line asks the young ones to build a ladder to the stars and climb every rung, signifying their aspiration to achieve their dreams.
The second verse of the song talks about the importance of being righteous, honest, and true. It encourages the young ones to keep searching for the truth and to surround themselves with positivity. It asks them to be brave and strong against all adversities that may come their way. And the last verse talks about the importance of keeping oneself engaged and motivated. The song reminds the young ones that life is not static, and it is essential to have a strong foundation and be prepared for changes. Lastly, it asks them to live a life full of joy and beauty.
Overall, "Forever Young" shares important messages about how to navigate life as a young person with positivity, hope, and joy. It is a beautiful song that encourages people to be kind, truthful, and courageous. The song's advice is not only for children but for people of all ages to live a full and satisfying life.
Line by Line Meaning
May God bless and keep you always,
May the benevolent supreme power shower you with blessings and safeguard you throughout your life,
May your wishes all come true,
I hope that all your desires and aspirations in life are fulfilled,
May you always do for others
May you always be a selfless and charitable person,
And let others do for you.
And let others also have the opportunity to help and support you in your life,
May you build a ladder to the stars
May you have big dreams and aspirations that extend to the outermost reaches of the universe,
And climb on every rung,
And may you put in the effort and hard work necessary to achieve every single step of your journey towards those dreams,
May you stay forever young,
May you always retain the curiosity, vitality and enthusiasm for life and learning that we associate with youth, despite the passage of time,
Forever young, forever young,
May you have an enduring youthful spirit that never fades,
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you mature into a person who adheres to the principles of morality, virtue and justice,
May you grow up to be true,
May you grow up to be sincere, honest and authentic as a person,
May you always know the truth
May you have the wisdom and discernment necessary to recognize and acknowledge the truth in every situation,
And see the lights surrounding you.
And may you have the ability to identify the positive aspects of your life that are present at every moment,
May you always be courageous,
May you have the bravery, resilience and fortitude necessary to face the challenges and adversity that life may throw your way,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you always have the confidence and self-assurance to stand up for what you believe in and face the world with a strong and resilient spirit,
May you stay forever young,
May you always retain the youthful spirit of vitality, energy, and hope in your heart,
Forever young, forever young,
May you never lose the optimistic and enthusiastic outlook on life that we associate with youth,
May your hands always be busy,
May you always be engaged in productive and meaningful work that benefits you and those around you,
May your feet always be swift,
May you always be ready to take swift and decisive action towards your goals and aspirations, and to help those in need,
May you have a strong foundation
May you have a solid and dependable base of support in your life that helps you withstand the challenges and fluctuations of life,
When the winds of changes shift.
And may you have the flexibility and adaptability necessary to respond to the changing circumstances and situations of life with ease and grace,
May your heart always be joyful,
May you always have a sense of inner happiness and joy that comes from living a fulfilling and purposeful life,
May your song always be sung,
May you always have the freedom and courage to express your true self and your unique voice in whatever way feels most authentic and fulfilling to you,
May you stay forever young,
May you always retain the youthful spirit of hope, joy, and possibility that is the hallmark of a life well-lived,
Forever young, forever young,
May you always hold on to the belief that a brighter and more fulfilling future lies ahead, regardless of your age, background or circumstances,
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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Forever Young Lyrics
Pete Seeger
May god bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
(forever young, forever young)
May you stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stan upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
(forever young, forever young)
May you stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be sung
May you stay forever young
(forever young, forever young)
May you stay forever young
(you're never too old to change the world)
Maria Duha Klinger
Inspiring! Thanks Peter Seeger and Bob Dylan.
John Pilgrim
Wonderful. Pete Seeger was my first inspiration to play and sing songs in his folk tradition. Thanks so much for posting. Miss you Pete....
Maria Elena van Yurick
beautiful, thank you Pete, you are always an inspiration and an example to follow, that we are never to old to change the world
Donald Criner
Pete's influence ran wide and deep, and probably will continue for years to come. I feel he was a major influence in my life. I will never forget him. I love him
Debanwita Hajra
Same for me.
Susan Baker-Schloth
And me, too...
Allan Briggs
He was my hero when I was at College & University. Carried that through my life.
Hopsing singhope
❤️❤️❤️🙏🦋🦋🦋✨✨✨
As a child the voice and singing of Pete Seeger hast been my lovely first exiting moment of living music
Irene Theodore Heinstein
Very touching. The enjoyment of the kids is contagious. Miss Pete a lot.
robin4400
Everything good that has ever been said about this man is more than true. God continue to Bless us with Pete Seeger.