Birthday
The Crüxshadows Lyrics
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Another year has come and gone.
Today is your birthday, but it might be, the last day of your life.
What will you do if tomorrow it's all gone?
You wont be young forever,
It's only a fraction to the sum.
You wont be young forever,
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, and what do you want to do.
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, you haven't got forever.
And tell me what really matters, is it the money and the fame?
Or how many people might eventually know your name?
But maybe you touch one life, and the world becomes a better place to be.
Maybe you give their dreams another day, another chance to be free.
You wont be young forever,
It's only a fraction to the sum.
You wont be young forever,
Nor will anyone.
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, and what do you want to do.
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, it all comes back to you.
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday! (x4)
You wont be young forever,
It's only a fraction to the sum.
You wont be young forever,
Nor will anyone.
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, and what do you want to do.
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, it all comes back to you.
Look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, what do you want to do?
Look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life, you haven't got forever.
The Crüxshadows's song Birthday is about the feeling of mortality that often arises on one's birthday. The lyrics ask the listener to reflect on their life and consider the question of who they want to be and what they want to do before they die. The opening lines, "Roll out of bed, look in the mirror, and wonder who you are," set the tone for the entire song as they convey a sense of uncertainty about one's identity and purpose in the world.
The chorus emphasizes the transience of youth: "You won't be young forever, it's only a fraction to the sum. You won't be young forever, nor will anyone." The repetition of these lines underscores the importance of making the most of the time one has, rather than taking it for granted. The lyrics then pivot to the idea that what really matters in life is not money or fame, but rather the way in which we impact the lives of others. By touching one life and making the world a better place, we give dreams another chance to be free.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll out of bed, look in the mirror, and wonder who you are.
The beginning of a new year of life can make you introspective and cause you to question your purpose in life.
Another year has come and gone.
Time flies and each year seems to go by faster than the last.
Today is your birthday, but it might be, the last day of your life.
Your birthday is a reminder that life is fragile and can be taken at any moment.
What will you do if tomorrow it's all gone?
It's important to live each day as if it may be your last and make the most of the time you have.
You wont be young forever,
You won't have the same opportunities and energy forever.
It's only a fraction to the sum.
Your youth is just a part of your life; it's not the entirety of it.
Nor will anyone.
No one can stay young forever, it's a fact of life.
So look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Reflect on what you want to achieve in life and who you want to become as a person.
Look at your life, and what do you want to do.
Consider your goals and aspirations for your life.
And tell me what really matters, is it the money and the fame?
Money and fame are not the most important things in life.
Or how many people might eventually know your name?
Legacy and recognition are not the sole indicators of a fulfilling life.
But maybe you touch one life, and the world becomes a better place to be.
Having a positive impact on even one person's life can make a huge difference for the betterment of the world.
Maybe you give their dreams another day, another chance to be free.
By supporting someone's dreams and aspirations, you can help them achieve a sense of freedom and fulfillment in life.
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday! (x4)
An upbeat reminder to celebrate your life and accomplishments on your birthday.
Look at your life, it all comes back to you.
Ultimately, you are in control of your life and the person you want to be.
Look at your life, you haven't got forever.
Time is limited and it's important to make the most of the time you have in order to achieve your goals.
Contributed by Natalie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Owen McGee
This song has been inspiring me to do more, to be more, for years. Here's a relevant post from my blog:
"Remember that your reach extends far beyond the people you interact with directly.
Let's say you saved someone's life. Speaking as someone intimately familiar with suicidality, I'm sure you've saved a few, even if you didn't know it. Every kindness you visit on another has the potential to tip the balance of their life, to set them on a better path.
Everyone that person helps, every good deed that person does for the rest of their life, is partially to your credit.
The principle extends easily to other forms of influence: Encouraging artists to pursue their art means you're partially responsible for the existence of that art. Helping to mend a healer's broken heart also affects every person they help from then on.
Everyone and everything is connected. Music is an especially strong force for connecting people, as it acts as a kind of shared emotional language which helps people to find things in common. Never forget that you are a vital member of a vast interdependent web of people who in some way, large or small, owe you thanks for making them better than they otherwise would have been."
Quoted post is copyright The Creatively Maladjusted: https://thecreativelymaladjusted.wordpress.com/legal/
Original post: https://www.facebook.com/thecreativelymaladjusted/posts/1033153030219084
jackson winters
Roll out of bed and look in the mirror
And wonder who you are
Another year is come and gone
Today is your birthday but it might be
The last day of your life
What will you do if tomorrow it's all gone?
You won't be young forever
It's only a fraction to the sum
You won't be young forever
Nor will anyone
So look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
What do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
You haven't got forever
Then tell me what really matters
Is it the money and the fame
Or how many people might eventually know your name?
But maybe you touch one life
And the world becomes a better place to be
Maybe you give their dreams another day
Another chance to be free
You won't be young forever
It's only a fraction to the sum
You won't be young forever
Nor will anyone
So look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
And what do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
It all comes back to you
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
You won't be young forever
It's only a fraction to the sum
You won't be young forever
Nor will anyone
So look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
What do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
It all comes back to you
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
What do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
You haven't got forever
3-1 FYM
The Cruxshadows are so underrated it's almost heartbreaking.
Florentino
Yup I love them 😍💚💚💚💚
Salvatore Giordano
Like the violinist very able..😎👽😃
Brenton Lengel
One of the best bands of all time imho.
jim lotus
YES THS IS ONE OF THE BEST BANDS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE AND WHAT A GROUP OF SUCH TALENTS ALL IN ONE PLACE .. WOW I AM SUCH A BIG FAN .. :)
Damian Crowley
If that isn't the most fact-est thing I've ever heard.. my mom used to jam them when I was little, I've been listening to them ever since. My introduction was "Deception" and it's my favorite song by then to this very day
Gian Murrieta
The Cruxshadows is like a bright star in the middle of a dark sky. EBM tends to be dark in their lyrics but this bands brings a fresh happy and positive outlook in life. As a Christian i enjoy your music very much !
Misty Ghosts
When you're torn between loving the song and having an existential crisis - HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Rob Pickering
This song ended my marriage, because I realized who I want to be before I die and I was not going down the right path. Thank you.
Maygan PhYnix
i watch this on my birthday every year....26 now. thank you so much CXS i love you guys <3