Die Young
Die Young

Sylvan Esso - Die Young Lyrics

This poignant track delves into the transformative power of love and its ability to drastically alter one's outlook on life. The protagonist initially harbors a reckless, self-destructive attitude, intending to "die young." However, upon falling in love,… Read more

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Die Young Lyrics

I had it all planned out before you met me
Was gonna leave early, so swiftly
Maybe in a fire or crash off a ravine
People would weep, "How tragic, so early"

I was gonna die young
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey

I was a firecracker, baby, with something to prove
Now I gotta contend with the living blues
I could've missed it, I never knew
Chain reaction but you're holding the fuse

I was gonna die young
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey

Oh, I don't mind
I got the fire
Electric light
So high, so wild
It's not like I chose
Not like I tried
But now I gotta wait around and watch you burn so bright
I was gonna die

I had it all planned out before you met me
I had a plan, you ruined it completely
I had it all planned out before you met me
I had a plan, you ruined it completely

I was gonna die young
(I had it all planned out before you met me)
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
(I had a plan, you ruined it completely)
Now I gotta wait for you, honey (honey)
(I had it all planned out before you met me)
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
(I had a plan, you ruined it completely)

I was gonna die young (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(I had it all planned out before you met me)
Now I gotta wait for you, honey (I was gonna, I was gonna)
(I had a plan, you ruined it completely)
Now I gotta wait for you, honey (oh, oh)
(I had it all planned out before you met me)
Now I gotta wait for you, honey (oh yeah, yeah, yeah)
(I had a plan, you ruined it completely)

I had it all planned out before you met me
I had a plan, you ruined it completely
I had it all planned out before you met me
I had a plan, you ruined it completely

Writer(s): Amelia Randall Meath, Nicholas Christen Sanborn
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Die Young?

This poignant track delves into the transformative power of love and its ability to drastically alter one's outlook on life. The protagonist initially harbors a reckless, self-destructive attitude, intending to "die young." However, upon falling in love, their perspective shifts. They now feel a responsibility towards their partner and are willing to postpone their plans of an early demise. The song uses vivid metaphors like a firecracker with a fuse to depict the protagonist's previous fiery, volatile nature that has been tempered by love. The repeated line "I had a plan, you ruined it completely" underlines the profound impact of this unexpected relationship on their life trajectory.

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