Forever Young
Tim Obrien Lyrics
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May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
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 lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Stay forever young
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 your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay
May you stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
May you stay forever young
Tim O’Brien’s song “Forever Young” is a heartfelt wish for a young person embarking on life’s journey. The lyrics suggest that life is about living with benevolence, integrity, and courage. It is a reminder to the young person that life is a journey that should be lived passionately, with purpose and with the hope that they never lose the innocence and wonder of youth.
In the first verse, the songwriter hopes that God will bless and keep the person. The wish for the person is that they should always have their wishes come true, and that they should be generous to others as well as allow others to be kind to them. The image of a ladder to the stars, which the person should climb, suggests that it is also important to dream and to set ambitious goals for oneself.
In the second verse, the songwriter wishes for the person to grow up to be righteous, true to themselves, and to always know the truth. The wish also includes standing upright and being strong, which is essentially wishing that the person should back their beliefs and stand up for what they consider right.
Finally, in the third verse, the wishes focus on productivity, dexterity, and joy of living. The singer wishes for the person always to be busy, to be swift with their feet, to have a firm and strong foundation to stand on, and to always have a joyful spirit. The wish concludes with the desire that they will stay forever young.
Overall, the song "Forever Young" is a beautiful and powerful way to express an older person's best wishes for the next generation. It encourages the young to follow their dreams and to remain true to themselves, while also advocating for them always to uphold positive values and keep growing as a person.
Line by Line Meaning
May God's bless and keep you always
May you always be protected and blessed by God
May your wishes all come true
May your dreams and desires be fulfilled
May you always do for others
May you always be kind and helpful to others
And let others do for you
And may others reciprocate by doing kind things for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
May you achieve great success and reach for the stars
And climb on every rung
And may you never give up on your goals and aspirations
May you stay
May you continue to be
May you stay forever young
May you always stay young at heart, full of hope and dreams
Forever young
Always youthful and full of life
Forever young
Always youthful and full of life
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be morally upright and just
May you grow up to be true
May you be true to yourself and your beliefs
May you always know the truth
May you always seek and know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
And may you be aware of the beauty and goodness around you
May you always be courageous
May you always be brave and fearless
Stand upright and be strong
Maintain your convictions and be resilient
May your hands always be busy
May you always be productive and use your time wisely
May your feet always be swift
May you always be able to move forward quickly towards your goals
May you have a strong foundation
May you have a solid base to support you during times of change
When the winds of changes shift
During times of change and uncertainty
May your heart always be joyful
May you always be filled with happiness and joy
May your song always be sung
May you always have a reason to sing and celebrate
And may you stay
And may you always remain
May you stay forever young
May you always stay young at heart, full of hope and dreams
Forever young
Always youthful and full of life
Forever young
Always youthful and full of life
May you stay
May you continue to be
May you stay forever young
May you always stay young at heart, full of hope and dreams
Lyrics © BOB DYLAN MUSIC CO
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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