Never Get Old lyrics

Sinead O'Connor ft. Enya

[Introduction by Enya: Psalm 91:11-13 in Gaelic]
Óir thug sé ordú da aingil i do thaobh:
Tú a chosaint i do shlite go léir:
Lompróidh siad thú lena lámha sula mbuailfí
Do chos in aghaidh chloiche.
Satlóidh tú ar an leon is ar an nathair:
Gheobhaidh tú de chosa sa leon óg is a dragan.

Young woman with a drink in her hand
She like to listen to rock and roll
She moves with the music
`Cause it never gets old

It's the only thing
That never gets old

Young man in a quiet place
Got a hawk on his arm
He loves that bird
Never does no harm

It's the only thing
That never can do no harm
Must be the only thing
That never can do no harm

Sun setting on the avenue
Everyone walks by
They live their life under cover
Being blind
Being blind
Being blind

[Interlude by Enya: Psalm 91:11-13 in Gaelic] x3

Woah-oh Oh...
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh...
Woah-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-da Da de-da da-de...

Oh... Oo... Ah
Woah-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-da Da de-da da-de...

English translation

Intro & Interlude - Psalm 91:11-13:
11 "God commanded His angels concerning you
To guard you in all your ways.
12 They will lift you up in their arms
To keep you from striking your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra
You will trample the great lion and the serpent."

Song Details

Songwriter: Sinead O'Connor

Brief: The metaphors used in the song encapsulate the spirit of youth and the desire to stay eternally in the moment, defying the very concept of aging. The first verse suggests that though physical bodies might age, the soul can remain youthful by indulging in what one loves. The woman's love for rock and roll music embodies this sentiment, reinforcing that passions and joys can make us eternally young at heart.

The use of Psalm 91:11-13, resonates with the song's central theme of resilience and resistance against adversity. This passage is recognized for its declaration of protection, asserting that one will walk unharmed among the fiercest of creatures, which can be seen as a metaphor for life's trials. The symbol of the Lion and the Cobra serves to emphasize the power one possesses to overcome challenges. O’Connor’s use of the passage also indicates her inclination towards amalgamating religious and spiritual themes into her music, adding another layer to the song's narrative.

Genre: pop rock, art rock

Album: The Lion and the Cobra (pictured)
Recorded: 1986–1987
Released: 5 October 1987
Country: UK
Format: CD, Album
Label: Ensign, Chrysalis

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