Live Young
Troy Donahue Lyrics
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Palm Springs
Go to Palm Springs
And you'll find out
What you've been missin'
Live young
You're like a butterfly tryin' its wings
And you'll discover such fabulous things
Don't be afraid to give your heart away
Why save your love and kisses for a rainy day
Live young
When all your dreams are so shiny and new
Let loose
Do all the swingin' things you wanna do
Climb up love's ladder to the highest rung
Take that magic carpet ride
Live young
(Start livin' young)
And if someone like me should wanna take you kissin'
Let yourself go and you'll find out
What you've been missin'
Live young
And let me show you how sweet life can be
Live young
The world's a wonderful share it with me
Let's start tonight
And make a memory you and me
Let's dream young
Love young
Live young.
The song "Live Young" by Troy Donahue captures the essence of living life while it is still young and free. The lyrics encourage the listener to go and explore the beautiful city of Palm Springs - a place where they can find what they have been missing. It implies that life is too beautiful to be ignored.
The song talks about how one should not be afraid to fall in love and give their heart away. It encourages the listener to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and not to save their love and kisses for a rainy day. Troy Donahue advises listeners to live young and enjoy life to the fullest, to climb up love's ladder to the highest rung and take that magic carpet ride. He emphasizes that we should not hold back and restrict ourselves but instead use all of the opportunities we have in our young lives to experience everything there is to experience.
In conclusion, "Live Young" is an upbeat and inspirational song about living life to the fullest in your younger years. It speaks to everyone who is young at heart and encourages them to take risks, follow their hearts, and live their dreams while they still can.
Line by Line Meaning
Palm Springs
Come to Palm Springs, a location known for leisure and relaxation.
Palm Springs
Repeating the suggestion to visit Palm Springs for emphasis.
Go to Palm Springs
Encouraging the listener to actually visit Palm Springs.
And you'll find out
After visiting Palm Springs, you'll discover new experiences and possibilities.
What you've been missin'
You've been missing out on the fun experiences that Palm Springs has to offer.
Live young
Embrace life and live in the moment.
You're like a butterfly tryin' its wings
You're exploring new things and trying new experiences, just like a butterfly trying to fly for the first time.
And you'll discover such fabulous things
By living life to the fullest, you'll uncover amazing opportunities and experiences.
Don't be afraid to give your heart away
Don't hold back your emotions and be open to love and new relationships.
Why save your love and kisses for a rainy day
Don't withhold love and affection for a future, uncertain time. Enjoy and express love now when you can.
When all your dreams are so shiny and new
When you're young, you have lots of exciting opportunities and a promising future ahead of you.
Let loose
Relax and don't hold back. Let yourself be free.
Do all the swingin' things you wanna do
Do everything you've ever wanted to do and take risks.
Climb up love's ladder to the highest rung
Pursue the highest level of love and intimacy possible in your relationships.
Take that magic carpet ride
Take a journey and let yourself be swept away in the experience.
Live young
Embody youthful energy and spirit.
(Start livin' young)
A reminder to the listener to start enjoying life now and live in the moment.
And if someone like me should wanna take you kissin'
If someone, like Troy himself, wants to be romantic with you, be open to it.
Let yourself go and you'll find out
By releasing control, you may discover new things and have unique experiences.
What you've been missin'
You don't know what you're missing until you take risks and try new things.
And let me show you how sweet life can be
Troy offers to show the listener how wonderful life can be in a romantic relationship.
The world's a wonderful share it with me
Life is filled with beauty and awe-inspiring moments, share them with people who matter.
Let's start tonight
Troy wants to start a romantic evening now.
And make a memory you and me
Troy wants to create a special moment together.
Let's dream young
Troy wants to embrace youthful fantasies and let go of inhibitions.
Love young
Troy wants to pursue an energetic and youthful love with his romantic partner.
Live young.
A final reminder to live life to the fullest and enjoy all its experiences.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheDejael
I love this song! Love the movie too! Troy Donahue had a great singing voice and this song perfectly showcased his musical talent. I met him in 2001, shortly before he passed away. I also met Edd "Kookie" Byrnes at the same time, and they got together for a photo op and my camera was out of film! Boo!
@DavidVanP
I love this ... and PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND, too. Thank you, Tony!!
@ingridmueller7557
WOW, Troy Donahue was an incredibly handsome guy. Totally my type. You sure don't see guys like him anymore. So good looking. His song is great. A lot of fun.
@dixieforever9396
Troy Donahue had a lot of untapped potential. He was type cast as a beach boy, and the happy teen movies faded in popularity and so did his career. I wish we could go back to those days and the days of doo wop.
@shakeAbooty88
Actually a pleasant voice and pretty well in tune.
@JIMMYAD46
THE MOVIE THAT THIS SONG WAS FEATURED IN WAS CALLED PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND 1963 GREAT MOVIE.
@donnalowe9334
45th - voice has not really changed much.
@JohnnyGNV
Evidently...he couldn't.