Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2016-11-25
- Album Name: Side Tracks
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Forever Young – Demo Version” by Bob Dylan
The song “Forever Young – Demo Version” by Bob Dylan reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living life to the fullest. The song acknowledges the inevitability of growing old, with the lyrics “May you grow up to be righteous / May you grow up to be true”, while invigorating the audience to strive for a life with no regrets, with “May your heart always be joyful / May your song always be sung”. Dylan offers the prayer of a father to his children, “May you build a ladder to the stars / And mount up every rung”, expressing his hopes that his children will live a life that reaches immense heights, later underlining this message with “Forever young, forever young”. The song offers an uplifting message of hope and appreciation for the short but beautiful nature of life.