When I first heard this song I loved it… it has depressing lyrics, but somehow still is such a pretty song that leaves you feeling happy? It’s weird. I was curious as to what the story behind the song was and when I read more about it, I liked the song even more. Not that depressing after all :)
When asked about the meaning of the song, lead singer Kimberly Perry said this was the first song written for their upcoming album. Her and her two brothers got together on a cloudy day in Tennessee, and came up with the concept which then turned into a song. The meaning of the song is simple Kim says, it’s about making the most of whatever time you are given, whether it’s 2 years or 20 years. She goes on to says that even at their young ages, they have all lived and loved, and if it all ends at this moment… look what they’ve gotten to do. “Whatever time we’re given will be absolutely enough as long as we make the most of it”.
Sweet ♥ “And I’ll be wearin white…”
“if i die young bury me in satin
lay me down on a bed of roses
sink me in the river at dawn
send me away with the words of a love song
ooh ooh ooh ooh
lord make me a rainbow I’ll shine down on my mother
she’ll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors
oh and life ain’t always what you think it ought to be
no ain’t even gray but she buries her baby
the sharp knife of a short life
well I’ve had just enough time
if i die young bury me in satin
lay me down on a bed of roses
sink me in the river at dawn
send me away with the words of a love song
the sharp knife of a short life
well, i have just enough time
and I’ll be wearing white
when i come into your kingdom
I’m as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I’ve never known the lovin’ of man
but it sure felt nice when he was holdin’ my hand
there’s a boy here in town
who says he’ll love me forever
who would have thought forever could be severed
by the sharp knife of a short life
well I’ve had just enough time
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