Birthday
The Cruxshadows Lyrics
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And wonder who you are
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?
[It's all gone]
You won't be young forever
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
And tell me what really matters
Is it the money and the fame?
Or how many people might eventually know your name?
[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
There'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, 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.
[appy birthday][repeat x8]
You won't be young forever
There'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, what do you want to do?
Look at your life, who do you want to be before you die? [repeat x3]
The Cruxshadows’s song “Birthday” is a reflective piece that centers around the idea of mortality and the importance of making the most of one's life. The song's opening lines present a striking metaphor that encourages us to take a long, hard look at ourselves before we begin the day. It's the singer's birthday, but there's an underlying sense that time is running, and life is limited. With the chorus, the song takes on a challenging tone, questions the listener about the kind of person they want to be and what they want to achieve in life, while interlaced with a warning that time is indeed limited.
The verses of the song visualize an internal dialogue asking about life's purpose, the meaning behind it all. The song presents a sobering reminder that regardless of our age, we only have a limited amount of time to accomplish our goals, and we must live life to its fullest. In the end, the chorus repeats the song's central themes in the hope of provoking meaningful introspection so that the listener can reflect on how they want to create their legacy.
In summary, "Birthday" presents a poignant message that urges us to make the most of our lives by focusing on who we want to be, what we want to do, and what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll out of bed, look in the mirror
Starting off the day with a reflection on oneself
And wonder who you are
Questioning one's identity
Another year has come and gone
Acknowledging the passage of time
Today is your birthday
Recognizing the significance of the day
But it might be the last day of your life
Contemplating the fragility of life
What will you do if tomorrow it's all gone?
Considering the importance of making the most of each day
[It's all gone]
Reiterating the fact that everything is temporary
You won't be young forever
Acknowledging the inevitability of aging
There's only a fraction to the sum
Highlighting the finite nature of life
Nor will anyone
Indicating that everyone shares this fate
So...
Transitioning to the main message of the song
Look at your life, who do you want to be before you die?
Encouraging introspection on one's desires and aspirations
Look at your life, what do you want to do?
Similar to previous line, but emphasizing action
Look at your life, you haven't got forever
Reminding the listener of the urgency of the situation
And tell me what really matters
Challenging the listener to prioritize their values
Is it the money and the fame?
Questioning common societal measures of success and worth
Or how many people might eventually know your name?
Further questioning the value of recognition and fame
[know your name]
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
But maybe you touch one life
Offering an alternative, more personal measure of success
And the world becomes a better place to be
Illustrating the potential impact of helping even one person
Maybe you give their dreams another day
Highlighting the role of individuals in supporting others' aspirations
Another chance to be free
Continuation of the previous line
Look at your life, it all comes back to you. [appy birthday][repeat x8]
Summarizing the central message of the song and repeating the chorus
Look at your life, who do you want to be before you die? [repeat x3]
Repeating the earlier chorus to give more emphasis on self-reflection and living life to the fullest
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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