If I Die Young
The Band Perry (Michael Henry & Justin Robinet Cover) Lyrics

If I die young bury me in satin
If I die young, I want to be buried in a peaceful and respectful way, wrapped with a smooth and glossy fabric.

Lay me down on a bed of roses
Place me on a bed of sweet-scented and beautiful flowers, which signify love and purity.

Sink me in the river at dawn
Bury me in a river, surrounded by nature, at the very first light of day.

Send me away with the words of a love song
When I am leaving, I want to hear the lyrics of a beautiful love song, capturing the essence of how it feels to be loved and cared for.

Uh oh uh oh
An expression of uncertainty, conveying sadness and fear of leaving too soon.

Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
Dear God, if I pass away before my mother, create a brilliant and colorful rainbow to remind her of me, watching over her from heaven.

She'll know I'm safe with you when
My mother will be sure that I am safe in your loving arms, when she looks up to the sky to see the rainbow.

She stands under my colours, oh and
When she stands beneath the rainbow, my mother will be reminded of the bright and vivid colors that defined my character.

Life ain't always what you think it oughta be, no
Life can be unpredictable and cruel, even when you have high expectations and work hard towards your goals.

Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sadness and pain of losing a child is indescribable and can make the world feel more bleak than even the darkest shade of gray.

The sharp knife of a short life,
A metaphor for the unexpected and abrupt end of a life taken too soon, like the sharpness of a knife cutting off hope and dreams.

Well, I've had just enough time
Although my time on earth was limited, it was enough for me to understand the meaning of love and to cherish my experiences.

And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I will be dressed in white when I enter heaven, where my soul will find peace, purity and happiness.

I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I am inexperienced and naive, like the greenness of a newly-blooded emerald ring I wear on my finger, which has turned cold due to my untimely death.

I've never known the lovin' of a man
I have never experienced the warmth and tenderness of a man's love, which would have made me complete as a human being.

But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
Even though I was never truly loved, it felt comforting and soothing when he was beside me, holding my hand, offering hope for a better future.

There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever
There was a boy who once promised me eternal love and devotion, but I know now that forever is only an elusive concept.

Who would have thought forever could be severed by
It is ironic that a promise of forever could be broken by something as harsh and unexpected as death, which separates us forever.

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
Dress up in your finest attire, boys, and I'll wear my elegant pearls, as we celebrate the life I had and the legacy I left behind.

What I never did is done
The dreams and aspirations I could not fulfill in my short life will never be accomplished, but I have accepted it and moved on.

A penny for my thoughts, oh no I'll sell them for a dollar
The thoughts and reflections I have could be valuable and insightful, so I will charge more than a penny for them.

They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
The value of my thoughts and ideas will increase after I have passed away, because they will be rare and unique.

And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Perhaps after I die, more people will listen to the messages and stories embedded in the songs I wrote and sang.

Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
It is ironic and sad how death is often the catalyst for people to start paying attention, listening and appreciating the accomplishments of someone's life.

The ballad of a dove
A song dedicated to the peaceful and graceful bird of hope, a symbol of love, serenity and purity.

Go with peace and love
May my soul rest in peace and be surrounded by the love and warmth of those who cared about me.

Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Collect all the tears you have shed for me, and keep them close to your heart, as a reminder of the love and the bond we shared.

Save 'em for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh
Keep those tears for a time when you feel alone, lost or sad, and use them to evoke the memories of the good times we had, and the love we shared.