mighty die young
Embracing Wrinkles, Defying Hollywood: The Mighty Die Young
Lyrics
Carry my load
Expressing the burden or challenges the speaker carries.
Like you carry my songs
Comparing the support received to the way songs are carried.
It's a long road
Acknowledging the difficulty of the journey ahead.
And I'm a little star drunk
Feeling overwhelmed despite being a small star in the vast universe.
Don't give me your roses
Rejecting superficial gestures, seeking genuine care instead.
Just carry me home
Desiring emotional support and comfort.
When the spotlight grows cold
Reflecting on the transient nature of fame and adoration.
And the applause don't mean much
Realizing that external validation may not bring true fulfillment.
The mighty die young
Highlighting the tragic fate of those considered powerful or influential.
Glitter in their eyes, smoke in their lungs
Describing the glamorous yet destructive lifestyle of the powerful.
The mighty die young
Reiterating the theme of premature death among the influential.
Feathers in their hair, dust on their tongues
Symbolizing the ephemeral nature of beauty and success.
I wanna grow old
Expressing a desire for a long and fulfilling life.
I'm not mighty, I've only just begun
Rejecting the notion of being powerful, emphasizing the journey.
The mighty die young
Repeating the theme of influential figures facing untimely deaths.
They say I'm too old
Facing criticism for not fitting societal standards of youth.
For Hollywood's shine
Questioning the superficiality of Hollywood's standards.
And maybe they're right
Accepting the possibility of being judged based on appearance.
I got a wrinkle in my smile, I wanna see it grow
Embracing aging and expressing a desire to see one's smile lines grow.
They say I'm too kind
Being criticized for kindness, considering the impact on self-worth.
Maybe I'll keep that in mind, I've been robbed of my dignity
Reflecting on past experiences of feeling robbed of dignity.
One too many times
Acknowledging the repeated loss of self-respect.
The mighty die young
Reiterating the theme of influential figures meeting early demise.
Glitter in their eyes, smoke in their lungs
Describing the self-destructive habits of the powerful.
The mighty die young
Repeating the idea of premature death with added imagery.
Feathers in their hair, dust on their tongues
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of beauty and success.
I wanna grow old
Expressing a desire for a fulfilling, extended life.
I'm not mighty, I've only just begun
Rejecting the perception of being powerful, highlighting the journey's beginning.
The mighty die young
Repeating the theme of influential figures facing untimely deaths.
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