DAN BERN
- Too Late To Die Young Lyrics / with translationsThe day that Elvis died was like a mercy killing
America breathed a sigh of relief
We knew all about the drugs and the Vegas shows
And there wasn't much of anything that looked like grief
And I guess he shoulda done like James Dean did
'Stead of putting on weight and sinkin' down, down, down
Easier to take, if he'd of just skidded straight
To souvenir city and T-shirt town
And sometimes I wish, I was smarter that I am
But I'm on my third city and I'm on my fourth car
And I'm on my fifth apartment and so many of my days have sprung
And now it's too late to crash, too late to burn, too late to die young
If Pete Rose had exploded like Roberto Clemente
He'd be hanging in the Hall of Fame without fail
Can you name the last good film Marlon Brando made
While trying to keep his kid from goin' to jail?
And the old people in the street are telling you
Don't become like me but every day you creep a little bit closer
And I guess we shoulda done like James Dean did
'Stead of putting on weight and sinkin' down, down, down
Easier to take if we'd of had just skidded straight
To souvenir city and T-shirt town
And sometimes I wish, I was smarter that I am
But I'm on my third city and I'm on my fourth car
And I'm on my fifth apartment and so many of my days have sprung
And now it's too late to crash, too late to burn, too late to die
Now it's too late to crash, too late to burn, too late to die young
America breathed a sigh of relief
We knew all about the drugs and the Vegas shows
And there wasn't much of anything that looked like grief
And I guess he shoulda done like James Dean did
'Stead of putting on weight and sinkin' down, down, down
Easier to take, if he'd of just skidded straight
To souvenir city and T-shirt town
And sometimes I wish, I was smarter that I am
But I'm on my third city and I'm on my fourth car
And I'm on my fifth apartment and so many of my days have sprung
And now it's too late to crash, too late to burn, too late to die young
If Pete Rose had exploded like Roberto Clemente
He'd be hanging in the Hall of Fame without fail
While trying to keep his kid from goin' to jail?
And the old people in the street are telling you
Don't become like me but every day you creep a little bit closer
And I guess we shoulda done like James Dean did
'Stead of putting on weight and sinkin' down, down, down
Easier to take if we'd of had just skidded straight
To souvenir city and T-shirt town
And sometimes I wish, I was smarter that I am
But I'm on my third city and I'm on my fourth car
And I'm on my fifth apartment and so many of my days have sprung
And now it's too late to crash, too late to burn, too late to die
Now it's too late to crash, too late to burn, too late to die young
Facts about Too Late To Die Young
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Too Late To Die Young is written and performed by Dan Bern.
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It is first released on March 04, 1997 as part of Dan Bern's album "Dan Bern" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Too Late To Die Young' by Dan Bern reflects on the passage of time and missed opportunities, using references to iconic figures like Elvis, James Dean, Pete Rose, and Marlon Brando to convey a sense of regret and the inevitability of aging. The lyrics express a deep desire for an alternate life which leads to questioning past decisions while the singer believes that current circumstances prevent him from pursuing dangerous activities. The lyrics of Too late to die young mainly display six different emotional states through their combination of reflection and existential distress and nostalgic feelings and despairing thoughts and their social commentary. The song reveals two main elements which include nostalgic elements and regretful elements while showing how fame affects people and their ability to self-assess their personal identity. The lyrics contain references to drug use and themes of mortality and regret which may not be suitable for children under 13. The mention of Elvis and other cultural figures in a context that discusses their struggles adds a layer of complexity that warrants parental guidance.
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Too Late To Die Young falls under the genre Rock.
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Too Late To Die Young song length is 2 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote Too Late To Die Young lyrics?
Too Late To Die Young is written and performed by Dan Bern.
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When was Too Late To Die Young released?
It is first released on March 04, 1997 as part of Dan Bern's album "Dan Bern" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Too Late To Die Young lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Too Late To Die Young' by Dan Bern reflects on the passage of time and missed opportunities, using references to iconic figures like Elvis, James Dean, Pete Rose, and Marlon Brando to convey a sense of regret and the inevitability of aging. The lyrics express a deep desire for an alternate life which leads to questioning past decisions while the singer believes that current circumstances prevent him from pursuing dangerous activities. The lyrics of Too late to die young mainly display six different emotional states through their combination of reflection and existential distress and nostalgic feelings and despairing thoughts and their social commentary. The song reveals two main elements which include nostalgic elements and regretful elements while showing how fame affects people and their ability to self-assess their personal identity. The lyrics contain references to drug use and themes of mortality and regret which may not be suitable for children under 13. The mention of Elvis and other cultural figures in a context that discusses their struggles adds a layer of complexity that warrants parental guidance.
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Which genre is Too Late To Die Young?
Too Late To Die Young falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Too Late To Die Young?
Too Late To Die Young song length is 2 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Dan BernRecord Label(s): 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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