08042010
THURSDAY
06:45
BUS 15
FOREVER YOUNG
PM Lee probably got his idea from listening to Mr Hudson and Jay-z. This collaboration is an interesting one, because Mr Hudson's sing-song voice and Jay-z's deep, heavy voice contrast nicely.
However its lyrics really hit the nail when it comes to meaning. the first stanza talks about the need to feel young in material things: all the cold champagne and girls. it talks about being young the rich way, how to have all you want and do anything you like as much as you want to.
second stanza talks about the way we try to stay young, in our minds or physically. we tell ourselves we're still young and we push our own physical limits in medicine...
why do people obsess about being young. there is a sage that with age comes wisdom. sure, you can so so much more things when you're young, but you'll miss out on that wisdom and relationships with others.
the third stanza talks about the Hollywood version of young, the driving fast cars and playing around with women. it talks about the ability to show off and live the Good life that makes you young.
if that is really important to most people chasing after the Hollywood dream, there will be an exclusion of old people and the programmes that pride to them.
think about it. one day you too will grow old and there will still be others younger than you. your definition of young, what's cool and hip, to the younger generation will be different, and you too will be caught in the vicious cycle.
that's why the song says whether it is better to be forever young or to live forever but not be young.
in my opinion, i feel that it's easier to be forever young, than to live forever. if you live forever, but age, it will only bring the aliments of old with you. to be forever young, however does not necessarily mean you will stay young mentally.
like changelings. they stay forever as children until they find a suitable replacement according to the time, and although they look forever young, they in fact are "a hundred over years of pain in the mind."
my suggestion: stop messing with nature and let yourself age beautifully.
♥ I'VE GOT HEAVEN ON THE INSIDE OF ME.
peace and joy God has set me free.
peace and joy God has set me free.
