Mexican singer Alejandra Guzman recorded a cover of the song titled "Quiero Vivir" (Eng.: I Want to Live), and included it on her tenth studio album 'Soy'.
Old Before I Die
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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She's showing me faces I should never have seen
Well these are strange days we're living in today
"C'est la vie", I say
I hope I'm old before I die
I hope I live to relive the days gone by
I hope I'm old before I die
So come along for the ride
I hope I'm old before I die
She's not feeling stable, she's unable to breath
Her heart's beating faster, so I ask her to leave
These are strange days we're living in today
Am I straight or gay?
I hope I'm old before I die
I hope I live to see the day the Pope gets high
I hope I'm old before I die
Well tonight I'm gonna live for today
So come along for the ride
I hope I'm old before I die
While these are strange days we're living in today
"C'est la vie", I say
The lyrics of Robbie Williams’ Old Before I Die revolve around the theme of living life to the fullest and enjoying the moment. The first verse talks about a woman who is taking the singer to places he should never have been and showing him faces he should never have seen. These experiences are strange and unconventional, but the singer remains nonchalant and says “C’est la vie” which means “that's life” in French. He hopes that he gets to grow old before he dies and that he gets to relive the days gone by. The concept of aging is juxtaposed against the idea of living in the present and cherishing each moment.
In the second verse, the woman is not feeling stable and has trouble breathing. The singer asks her to leave and again talks about these strange days that we are living in. He questions his own sexuality and wonders if he is straight or gay. Once again, he hopes to live long enough to see the day the Pope gets high, highlighting the absurdity of life and how unpredictable it can be.
Overall, the song has a fun and carefree vibe, encouraging listeners to enjoy themselves and not take life too seriously. The lyrics also touch on the idea of growing old and not having any regrets. The phrase “I hope I’m old before I die” is a reminder to not waste any time and fully embrace life.
Line by Line Meaning
She's taking me to places I should never have been
She's leading me to situations I shouldn't be in.
She's showing me faces I should never have seen
She's revealing people to me that I wouldn't have known otherwise.
Well these are strange days we're living in today
The current events of today are odd and unexpected.
"C'est la vie", I say
I acknowledge that these are the circumstances around us, and say "That's life."
I hope I'm old before I die
I want to have lived a long and fulfilling life before passing away.
I hope I live to relive the days gone by
I hope to live long enough to reflect and reminisce on my past experiences.
Well tonight I'm gonna live for today
I am going to enjoy this moment and not worry about tomorrow.
So come along for the ride
Join me in experiencing this moment to the fullest.
She's not feeling stable, she's unable to breathe
She is mentally struggling and having difficulty coping with her situation.
Her heart's beating faster, so I ask her to leave
I recognize the danger of the situation and encourage her to leave.
Am I straight or gay?
I am questioning my sexuality.
I hope I live to see the day the Pope gets high
I want to live long enough to witness unlikely and unexpected events.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC M BAZILIAN, DESMOND CHILD, ROBBIE WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richardloach610
Where did time go? One minute I was listening to this song enjoying the 90s and Britpop, now is 2023 and this feels a lifetime ago
@hadrianbriggs9506
I am 49. soon to be 50. I remember this song well. I thought that I was going to live forever. Let me tell you folks ! Time moves on very quick.
@alex.starostin
how to slow down time?
@artycharr
you are still alive, just keep going you can do it!
@Eviction76
As Ferris Beuller said.."time moves pretty fast..if you don't stop and look around once in a while it could pass you by"..
@Robert-tl2vg
Are you saying people pushing 50 are the only ones who should be able to remember this song?
@kimhansen1472
You ate so right. Im also 49 soon 50, but im gonna live for today and everyone can com along for the ride. And what a ride it has been so far.
@cesarcestoni295
This should have a 1 billion views already, I'm mad! This is a gem.
@24magiccarrot
Probably lost in the shuffle this came out at a time where there were a ton of great pop hits being produced in the UK, sadly the music industry has since turned to producing cookie-cutter songs with generic singers more aimed at appealing to teenage hormones than anyone with ears.the 60s-90s was a golden era for music.
@user-pk7co2nw8l
My guess is that this video is not viewable outside Europe.