![]() Punk lyrics carried such sentiments, and this song in particular became an anthem for youthful verve and nerve to reject it all – the whole idea of growing up and accepting all the troubles that follow. Often in our teens, sometimes we just want to bring down the established values. ![]() Like other punk genre-defining songs, it revolts growing up. I Don't Want to Grow Up was amassed in the album Adios Amigos recorded by the punk rock band Ramones. The "power pop" style and intensity of the song target the rituals of being old, especially in the 90s, and which is even now true: getting good degrees, getting good office jobs, drinking and fighting couples, money and loan. The majestic vocal of Sinatra and the lively instrumentation makes this one of those cheerful songs that remind us: good memories of growing up stay with us even in our old age just like a good friend who never gets old.īut now the days are short, I'm in the autumn of the yearĪnd now I think of my life as vintage wine from fine old kegsįrom the brim to the dregs, and it poured sweet and clear He refreshes those intact images of the girls, all of whom left a sweet indelible mark on the narrator as he now reflects back on them. In this song by the king of traditional pop music, Sinatra sings about the love relationships the narrator had in different years of life. Imagine, what does the autumn think about the spring and the harvest? Perhaps, all good memories of bloom. This song about growing up and loving relationships won Frank Sinatra Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1966. It Was A Very Good Year is a song for our nostalgia ( Source : youtube ) You'll miss the magic of the good old days 'Cause someday soon, your whole life's gonna change That some day, these will be the good old daysĪnd all these reckless nights you won't regret The song gives us strength and teaches a lesson: life is happening now! The song is both a reminiscence and a reminder that life must be lived in the present so that we can form good memories that we might be able to reflect upon peacefully and with joy. He thinks that, because every experience of the present will transform into a memory we should live as if we have already lived it, and with no remorse left for our future selves. But, his only regret is that he should have lived every moment of his past to the fullest. The singer dwells on his past: his struggling days as an artist and even his romantic feelings and hesitations. The song appreciates the moments of our lives. Good Old Days by American rapper and songwriter Macklemore is one of the 16 songs from his 2017 album Gemini. I always say that I'm growing up while staying young forever :)Good Old Days by Macklemore has over 111M views on YouTube ( Source : youtube ) Won't let no one break your heart.Īnd even though you want to, please try to never grow up" You've got your whole life to be an adult, so cherish what you got now before it's too late. Don't grow up too fast, part of who you are is who you made yourself to be in your adolescent years and wanting to skip ahead seems like you haven t truly discovered yourself just yet. Truth is, they have it way easy compared to what I had some 10 years ago. Seriously though, nowadays I see these young people whining about wanting to be an adult already and complaining how they are getting it hard in society nowadays. "I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone." Things are constantly changing, sometimes faster than we want, but they're happening. We feel comfortable with the usual thing and are a little anxious and nervous when changes happens. ![]() People who know me well enough know that I try my best to not change things. I lived in the same city for 18 years then 3 years ago I leave my mom to go to college. So I tuck myself in and turn my nightlight on It's so much colder than I thought it would be I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone Remember the footsteps, remember the words saidĪnd all your little brother's favorite songs Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room You're in the car on the way to the moviesĪnd you're mortified your mom's droppin' you offĪt fourteen, there's just so much you can't doĪnd you can't wait to move out someday and call your own shotsīut don't make her drop you off around the blockĪround in your PJs getting ready for school So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light Your little eyelids flutter 'cause you're dreamin' Your little hand's wrapped around my finger
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