Forever Young
Spiritus Lyrics
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Heaven can wait we′re only watching the skies.
Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst,
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power, but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
Can you imagine when this race is won?
Turn our golden faces into the sun,
Praising our leaders, we′re getting in tune
The music′s played by the madman.
Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, and ever
Forever young,
I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever young.
Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young?
It′s so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth′s like diamonds in the sun,
And diamonds are forever
So many adventures couldn't happen today,
So many songs we forgot to play
So many dreams swinging out of the blue
We′ll let them come true
Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, and ever?
Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever young?
Forever young
I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever,
Forever, and ever?
Forever young,
I want to be forever young.
Do you really want to live forever?
The lyrics to Spiritus's song "Forever Young" are a reflection on the desire to remain young and free-spirited forever. The opening lines set the stage for a night of dancing and fun, while acknowledging the reality that the end of the world could be imminent. The lyrics then move to a discussion of the desire to live forever, and the hope that even in the face of mortality, there is always the possibility of eternal youth. The middle section of the song weighs the different qualities that people possess, comparing some to water or heat, others to melody or beat, and ultimately recognizing that all will eventually pass. This leads to a plea for youth to be treasured, like diamonds in the sun. The last section of the song reflects on missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams, but also on the possibility of still making those dreams come true.
The overall message of the song is that life is short, but the memories and experiences we create along the way can be everlasting. The lyrics speak to a desire to stay young at heart, to embrace life with joy and enthusiasm, and to never give up on the possibility of achieving one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while, Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies.
Let's enjoy life and have fun while we can, without worrying about what may come later.
Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst, Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
We hope for good things to happen, but are prepared for the worst. Are you going to cause destruction or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever, We don't have the power, but we never say never, Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip, The music's for the sad man.
We may not have control over how long we live, but we always keep hope alive. Life is short and precious, sometimes difficult, but music helps us cope.
Can you imagine when this race is won? Turn our golden faces into the sun, Praising our leaders, we're getting in tune, The music's played by the madman.
Imagine a future where our accomplishments are celebrated and we feel truly happy. We come together in harmony with those we follow, listening to the music created by the unconventional and fearless.
Forever young, I want to be forever young. Do you really want to live forever? Forever, and ever
We all desire to have a youthful spirit and outlook on life, but do we truly want to live forever?
Some are like water, some are like the heat, Some are a melody and some are the beat, Sooner or later they all will be gone, Why don't they stay young?
Some people are calm and soothing, while others are passionate and fiery. Some create beautiful tunes and others provide rhythm. However, all of us age and pass away. Why can't we stay youthful forever?
It's so hard to get old without a cause, I don't want to perish like a fading horse, Youth's like diamonds in the sun, And diamonds are forever
Aging gracefully without purpose is difficult. We don't want to fade away like a useless animal. Youth shines brightly and is valuable, similar to diamonds which last forever.
So many adventures couldn't happen today, So many songs we forgot to play, So many dreams swinging out of the blue, We'll let them come true
We often miss out on exciting opportunities in life, forget about songs that make us feel alive and neglect to pursue our aspirations. However, we will try to make them come true.
Forever young, I want to be forever young. Do you really want to live forever, Forever, and ever?
Again, we all crave a youthful spirit and outlook, but we must question if we truly want to live forever.
Forever young, I want to be forever young, Do you really want to live forever, Forever young?
We all want to be forever young and free, but do we really understand the implications of living forever?
Writer(s): Gold, Lliyod, Mertens
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