Forever Young
The Tenors Lyrics
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May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
Let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the sky
Climb on every rung
And may you stay
Forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth and see the light surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay
Forever young
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young (forever young)
May you stay (may you stay)
Forever
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift
May you heart always be joyful, may your song always be sung
And may you stay
Forever young
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young (forever young)
May you stay (may you stay)
Forever young (forever and ever)
(Forever)
And may you stay (may you stay)
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
And may you stay
Forever young
The Tenors' song Forever Young is an inspirational anthem about wishing someone the best in life and hoping that they never lose their youthful spirit. The lyrics are poetic and powerful, encouraging listeners to pursue their dreams, be kind to others, and stay true to themselves.
The first stanza begins with the traditional Irish blessing, “May God bless and keep you always.” The singer hopes that the person being addressed will have all their wishes come true and will both receive and give help to others. The lyrics then imagine a ladder to the sky, a metaphor for reaching for the highest heights in life, and climbing every rung to achieve their dreams. The final line, “And may you stay forever young,” is a wish for this person to never lose their youthful vitality and to always feel alive.
The second stanza is focused on character and morality, wishing that the person grows up to be righteous, true, and able to perceive the truth and the goodness of the world. The lyrics encourage the person to be brave and strong, to stand upright with courage and to always project positivity. The refrain, “Forever young,” is once again used to express the hope that the person never loses their youthful spirit, no matter how old they get.
The final stanza wishes that the person stays busy and swift, that they are well-prepared to face the winds of change with a firm foundation, and that they always find joy and something to sing about. The final echoing of the refrain encourages the person to stay forever young, and the song ends with a simple and heartfelt blessing, “May God bless and keep you always.”
Line by Line Meaning
May God bless and keep you always
May the divine power impart and safeguard you for eternity.
May your wishes all come true
May all your desires become a reality.
May you always do for others
May you continue to perform good deeds for others selflessly.
Let others do for you
May you let yourself receive from others graciously.
May you build a ladder to the sky
May you create a pathway to your ultimate goal.
Climb on every rung
May you overcome every obstacle that comes in the way of achieving your goals.
And may you stay
May you continue to exist in this positive state of being for eternity.
Forever young
May you continue to have youthful exuberance and energy.
May you grow up to be righteous
May you develop a moral sense guided by principles of justice and honor.
May you grow up to be true
May you grow up to be an authentic, honest, and sincere version of yourself.
May you always know the truth and see the light surrounding you
May you forever be aware of the reality and the positivity around you.
May you always be courageous
May you possess the courage to take bold steps even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
Stand upright and be strong
May you maintain a firm and steadfast approach when facing challenges.
May your hands always be busy
May you always be engaged in productive activities that keep you occupied.
May your feet always be swift
May you always be quick and agile in moving forward and facing new tasks.
May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift
May you have a solid grounding in life when the situation changes unexpectedly.
May your heart always be joyful, may your song always be sung
May you experience eternal happiness and positivity, and may your soul have a reason to sing forever.
Forever young (forever young)
May the state of being youthful and lively remain eternally.
May you stay (may you stay)
May you remain in this positive state of being forever.
Forever young (forever and ever)
May you continue to have youthful exuberance and energy for eternity.
(Forever)
May this positive state of being last forever in your life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@karenhermon8926
I wish our country was like this again
@terria8071
This song is for my beautiful amazing son. God willing he will grow up and be just like his Dad. I love you both!
@stephenslette6093
Well after 4 yrs of fighting stage 4 terminal CANCER, A MONTH AGO I HAD A SCAN DONE AND ALL CANCER WAS GONE, I WANT TO THANK THE TENORS FOR THERE POSITIVE MESSAGING IN THERE SONGS AND DR. BLAES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MN. They don't say cured ,but it sure feels like it ,, i just pray it stays away
@SpookeyClown
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
@debh6304
God is good….
@susanseager2591
Live your best life
@kathyborthwick6738
Wonderful 🕊🌺🕊🌺🕊🌺🕊❤️🙏🏽
@roxannekabotsky2997
Congratulations and God bless you richly
@markstachnik4668
When I lost both my mother and only brother The Tenors music was a type of healing of my broken heart. Im absolutely amazed by therir beautiful voices!! Im quite sure their music is an ispiration to many many people!! Thank you Tenors
@Delioncourt82
Same. I lost my only brother, my little brother….6 years ago as of sep 1. He was only 29 😢. My condolences to you and your family