Young Forever
feat. Jay Z Lyrics
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Let's dance for a while
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit
The music's for the sad man
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever young
So we live a life like a video
When the sun is always out and you never get old
And the champagne's always cold
And the music is always good
And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
Without a wrinkle in today
'Cause there is no tomorrow
Just some picture perfect day
To last a whole lifetime
And it never ends
'Cause all we have to do is hit rewind
So lets just stay in the moment, smoke some weed
Drink some wine,
Reminisce talk some shit forever young is in your mind
Leave a mark that can't erase neither space nor time
So when the director yells cut
I'll be fine
I'm forever young
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever
Fear not when, fear not why
Fear not much while were alive
Life is for living not living up tight
See ya somewhere up in the sky
Fear not die, I'll be alive for a million years, bye bye
So not for legends, I'm forever young
My name shall survive
Through the darkest blocks, over kitchen stoves
Over Pyrex pots, my name shall be passed down to generations
While debating up in barber shops, young slung, hung here
Shorty, the nigga from here
With a little ambition just what we can become here
And as the father passed his story down to his sons ears
Younger kid, younger every year, yeah
So if you love me baby this is how you let me know
Don't ever let me go, that's how you let me know, baby
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever and ever
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever
Slamming Bentley doors
Hopping out of Porsche's
Popping up on Forbes lists
Gorgeous
Hold up
Niggas thought I lost it
They be talking bullshit
I be talking more shit
They nauseous
Hold up
I'll be here forever
You know, I'm on my fall shit
And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
Less than four bars
Guru bring the chorus in
Did you get the picture yet
I'm painting you a portrait of young
Forever young
I wanna be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever young
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, forever young
Forever and ever
The song "Young Forever" by Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson is about the desire to stay young, both physically and mentally. The song begins with the idea of dancing in style and watching the skies, hoping for the best but always expecting the worst, asking if a bomb will be dropped. The chorus repeats the desire to be forever young, questioning if anyone really wants to live forever. Jay-Z continues to explore the theme of youth, referencing a life lived like a video, with champagne always cold and pretty girls around.
The middle section of the song takes a moment to reflect on the inevitability of death but encourages the listener to live life to the fullest and not be afraid. The song ends with Jay-Z proclaiming his everlasting legacy and saying he will be forever young. The song is a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the desire to hold onto youth for as long as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance in style,
Let's enjoy ourselves in the best way possible.
Let's dance for a while
Let's spend some time enjoying ourselves with each other.
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
We don't need to worry about going to heaven just yet, we're too busy enjoying the beauty of the world.
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
We want good things to happen, but we're prepared in case they don't.
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Are you going to cause chaos and destruction with your actions?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We want to enjoy our lives to the fullest, but if we can't, we want our memories to live forever.
We don't have the power but we never say never
We may not control everything, but we won't give up hope, no matter how improbable our goals may seem.
Sitting in a sandpit
We're in a simple, carefree situation.
Life is a short trip
Life is a brief journey, so we should make the most of it.
The music's for the sad man
Music can provide solace for those feeling down.
Forever young
We want to maintain our youthful energy for as long as possible.
I wanna be forever young
We hope to stay youthful and vivacious forever.
Do you really want to live forever?
Is everlasting life truly desirable?
Forever and ever
For an infinite duration of time.
So we live a life like a video
We want to live like our lives are being documented and that we are in a movie.
When the sun is always out and you never get old
Life is beautiful when everything is perfect - always sunny, always youthful.
And the champagne's always cold
We're always able to celebrate life's small moments.
And the music is always good
We're always surrounded by amazing music that uplifts us.
And the pretty girls just happened to stop by in the hood
We attract beautiful women easily.
And they hop their pretty ass up on the hood of that pretty ass car
We're surrounded by beautiful people and beautiful things.
Without a wrinkle in today
We are living in a perfect moment that will never age or fade.
'Cause there is no tomorrow
We are living so perfectly that we don't need to worry about what lies ahead.
Just some picture perfect day
We're living in a moment that we want to remember forever.
To last a whole lifetime
We want to remember and enjoy the moment forever.
And it never ends
We can always relive this perfect moment in our memories.
'Cause all we have to do is hit rewind
We can keep replaying this perfect moment in our minds.
So lets just stay in the moment, smoke some weed
Let's focus on enjoying the present and let our worries drift away.
Drink some wine, Reminisce talk some shit forever young is in your mind
Let's celebrate life together and reminisce about the good times while embracing the idea of staying young at heart.
Leave a mark that can't erase neither space nor time
Let's make an impact that will last forever, something that can never be undone or forgotten.
So when the director yells cut, I'll be fine
When this moment comes to an end, I'll be okay with it, because I'll always have the memories.
Fear not when, fear not why
Don't be afraid of what could happen or the reason why things happen.
Fear not much while were alive
Don't worry so much that we forget to enjoy the moment.
Life is for living not living up tight
Life is meant to be enjoyed, not spent in anxiety or worry.
See ya somewhere up in the sky
We'll meet again in the afterlife.
Fear not die, I'll be alive for a million years, bye bye
Death doesn't scare me, because my legacy will live on for a long time.
So not for legends, I'm forever young
My legacy will be my youth and energy that I imbued throughout my life.
My name shall survive
My name will be remembered long after I'm gone.
Through the darkest blocks, over kitchen stoves
Through the toughest challenges, in the most humble of places, my legacy will endure.
Over Pyrex pots, my name shall be passed down to generations
Even in the humblest of places, my name and accomplishments will be remembered as something to aspire to for generations down the line.
While debating up in barber shops
My name will be remembered and discussed, even in the most mundane of places.
young slung, hung here
I was once young and wild, but now I've passed on.
Shorty, the nigga from here
I was once just a kid who grew up in this neighborhood.
With a little ambition just what we can become here
With a little bit of drive and determination, anyone can achieve their dreams from this very place.
And as the father passed his story down to his sons ears
As the generations pass, my legacy and my achievements will continue to be told to new audiences.
Younger kid, younger every year, yeah
Even as time moves on and generations change, my legacy will always be looked upon with youthful admiration.
So if you love me baby this is how you let me know
If you love and appreciate my legacy, this is how you can show it.
Don't ever let me go, that's how you let me know, baby
Don't forget my accomplishments and how they inspire you, and that's how I'll know I won't be forgotten.
Slamming Bentley doors
We're living a life of luxury and extravagance.
Hopping out of Porsche's
We're able to indulge in expensive cars and lifestyles.
Popping up on Forbes lists
We've achieved a level of financial success that puts us on lists of the wealthiest people in the world.
Gorgeous
Everything we're surrounded by is of a stunning quality.
Hold up
Wait a minute.
Niggas thought I lost it
People doubted my ability to maintain my success and status.
They be talking bullshit
People are spreading falsehoods and negativity about me.
I be talking more shit
I don't let this negativity bring me down, I talk even more confidently.
They nauseous
My level of confidence and success makes people physically ill with jealousy.
So I'll be here forever
My legacy will endure and I'll continue to achieve success forever.
You know, I'm on my fall shit
Even as I age and enter the autumn of my life, I'm still on top of things and achieving great things.
And I ain't waiting for closure, I will never forfeit
I don't need anyone's approval or validation to keep achieving and I'll never give up on my goals.
Less than four bars
Less than four lines of lyric.
Guru bring the chorus in
The chorus is about to repeat and take center stage.
Did you get the picture yet
Do you understand the message of the song yet?
I'm painting you a portrait of young
The song is a poetic representation of youthful vitality and longevity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: L BERNHARD, SHAWN CARTER, M GOLD, F MERTENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eddieroyal8701
You don't realize how fast life really passes by and how quickly it can end,
How it's the same day after day and you don't see any of yo friends.
Life goes on and da bills pile up,
After the divorce you wish you had a pre-nup.
The kids, dey don't wanna see you,
The new dad? He's the man no matter what you do.
Every night its What's fo dinner? and a fight wit the significant other,
Everything ya do is always nitpicked by her mother.
I could go on and on but you get the picture,
You get poorer while everyone else gets richer.
@khalalelomsiza2064
I am in South Africa this song reminds me of my beloved son who died at the age of 26 kgaogelo Bokaba u were loved by your uncle Sipho Msiza and your mom me linky
@abiolajohnsonojo2307
Sorry dude
@putgodfirst1192
God Bless all of you!!!
@fullnessk9278
So sorry dude. God knows best
@paulnickel2871
Much love sent your way.
@lameckmgute9963
Take it easy even me dis song remind me my dad how passed am from kenya
@djsparkfire
Heavenly Father I pray that you keep the person reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed Amen
@bekimalaura8452
Amen 🥺🥺🥺🥺
@mathewkwaku-awortwe9291
Amen
@tolulopebenjamin3837
Amen.