Rather Die Young
Beyoncé
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Boy you'll be the death of me You're my James Dean You make me feel like I'm seventeen You drive too fast, you smoke too much But that don't mean a thing 'Cause I'm addicted to the rush 'Cause I'd rather die young Than live my life without you I rather not live at all Than live my life without you 'Cause I'd rather die young Than live my life without you I rather not live at all Than live my life without you You know I've been in love before You're the first one I ever seen That burns like gasoline So light a match, turn off the lights I'm holding on to you 'Cause this might be a last night, oh 'Cause I'd rather die young Than live my life without you I rather not live at all Than live my life without you 'Cause I'd rather die young Than live my life without you I rather not live at all Than live my life without you What I'm telling you I'm giving you my life, it's in your hands And what I'm gonna do Is be a woman and you can be a man And I wanna say Nobody understands what we've been through I rather give up everything Than to live my, live my life without you Oh! Oh! 'Cause I'd rather die young Than live my life without you I rather not live at all Than live my life without you 'Cause I'd rather die young Than live my life without you I rather not live at all Than live my life without you
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Written by: BEYONCE KNOWLES, JEFF BHASKER, LUKE STEELE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Record"Rather Die Young" is a song from Beyoncé's fourth studio album titled "4", which was released in 2011.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Beyoncé herself, along with collaborators Jeff Bhasker and Luke Steele.
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Music Genre"Rather Die Young" falls under the genre of R&B and soul music. It incorporates elements of pop and funk as well.
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InspirationBeyoncé stated in an interview that the song was inspired by a romantic relationship from her own life, putting forth strong feelings of intense love and devotion.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received mixed reviews from music critics, some complimenting Beyoncé's vocal abilities while others suggest the lyrics could be seen as problematic or overly dramatic.
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Song MeaningThis passionate love song talks about the depth of love Beyoncé feels, suggesting she'd rather die young than live without her beloved.
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Personality ReflectionCritics have identified "Rather Die Young" as one of Beyoncé's most personal and revealing songs, showcasing vulnerability and raw emotion.
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Live PerformancesDuring her "4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé" show in 2011, "Rather Die Young" was part of the Setlist.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough "Rather Die Young" was not released as a single, it still managed to chart on the South Korean Gaon International Chart at number 62.
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Locations ReferencedThe singer mentions 'Brooklyn' in the lyrics, which not only holds a personal connection to Jay-Z but also signifies the place where cool young people hang out, according to Beyonce.
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Interpretation IssuesSome listeners have misconstrued the song's theme of 'dying young' as encouraging reckless behavior or unhealthy relationships, while Beyoncé has clarified that it's a poetic expression of profound love.
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