Live Forever
Robert Duvall Lyrics

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Nobody here will ever find me
I'll always be around
Just like the songs I leave behind me
I'm gonna live forever now

Your fathers and your mothers
Be good to one another
Please try to raise your children right

Don't let the darkness take 'em
Don't make 'em feel forsaken
Just lead 'em safely to the light

And when this whole world has blown us under
And all the stars fall from the sky
Just remember someone really loves you
We'll live together forever, both you and I

I'm gonna live forever

I'm gonna cross that river
I'm gonna live forever now

Overall Meaning

In Robert Duvall's song "Live Forever", the lyrics speak about leaving behind something that will last forever. The first verse speaks of how he will always be around in his songs and how his music will exist beyond him, granting him immortality. In the second verse, he urges people to be good to each other, raise their children right, and lead them to the light. This is a message of hope and positivity, urging people to not give up, but rather to persevere and find the light even in times of darkness. In the final verse, he talks about how love will conquer all and how he will live forever by crossing the river which is symbolic of overcoming obstacles and challenges in life.

The song is a reminder about the importance of leaving behind a legacy for others to remember us by. It is about making a difference, no matter how small, and inspiring others to do the same. It's also about the power of love, hope, and perseverance in overcoming even the toughest challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Nobody here will ever find me
I will always be present in my songs and in people's hearts, even after I am gone

I'll always be around
My legacy will never die and my music will always be a part of people's lives

Just like the songs I leave behind me
My music will continue to touch people's hearts and inspire them

I'm gonna live forever now
Through my music, I will be immortal and forever remembered

Your fathers and your mothers
Parents, it is your responsibility to teach your children how to live a good life

Be good to one another
Teach your kids to treat others with kindness and respect

Please try to raise your children right
It's important to give children a good foundation and teach them the right way to live their lives

Don't let the darkness take 'em
Don't allow your children to be consumed by negativity and despair

Don't make 'em feel forsaken
Make sure your kids know that they are loved and valued

Just lead 'em safely to the light
Guide your children towards positivity, hope, and happiness

And when this whole world has blown us under
When the world is in chaos and destruction

And all the stars fall from the sky
When everything that we once knew has fallen apart

Just remember someone really loves you
No matter what, there will always be someone who loves and cares for you

We'll live together forever, both you and I
We will always be united, even if we are not physically together

I'm gonna live forever
My music will continue to live on and touch people's hearts for generations to come

I'm gonna cross that river
I will pass from this life into the next, but my legacy will continue

I'm gonna live forever now
My music will forever be remembered and celebrated

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddy (john Edwin) Shaver, Billy Joe Shaver

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