Old Before I Die

Robbie Williams

About Old Before I Die

"Old Before I Die" is a 1997 song by Robbie Williams, and the first single to be taken from his debut album, Life thru a Lens. The Oasis-influenced song became a number-two hit in the United Kingdom and a number-one hit in Spain when it was released in April 1997.


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She's taking me places
I should never have been
She's showin' me faces
I should never have seen
Well these are strange days we're livin' in today
Cést la vie I say

I hope I'm old before I die
I hope I live to relive the days gone by
I hope I'm old before I die
But tonight I'm gonna live for today
So come along for the ride
I hope I'm old before I die

She's not feeling stable
She's unable to breathe
Her heart's beating faster
So I'll ask her to leave
These are strange days we're livin' in today
Am I straight or gay

I hope I'm old before I die
I hope I live to see the day
The pope gets high
I hope I'm old before I die
Well tonight I'm gonna live for today
So come along for the ride
I hope I'm old before I die

Well these are strange days we're livin' in today
Cést la vie I say, I say, I say

I hope I'm old before I die
I hope I live to relive the days gone by
I hope I'm old before I die
But tonight I'm gonna live for today
So come along for the ride
I hope I'm old before I die
Old before I die
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Old before I die

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Robbie Williams

Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: DESMOND CHILD, ERIC BAZILIAN, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS

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10 facts about this song

Release Facts
"Old Before I Die" was released in April 14, 1997, as the first single from Williams' debut album, “Life Thru a Lens”.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and achieved success in other countries such as Australia where it reached the top 10.
Song Origin
"Old Before I Die" was the first song Williams wrote with his long-term collaboration partner, Guy Chambers.
Video Features
The music video of the song was directed by David Mould, showcasing Williams' arguably more grunge look than pop, featuring him and his backing band performing in a desert location.
Song Genre
The song was a departure from the traditional pop music that Robbie Williams had previously been associated with from his days in boy band, Take That, showing more influences from rock and indie music.
Song Theme
"Old Before I Die" talks about Williams' wish to enjoy life to the fullest before he gets old. It was seen as a loud declaration of his independence from his previous boy-band image.
Platinum Status
The song helped Williams' album "Life Thru a Lens" achieve multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom.
Live Performances
"Old Before I Die" has been performed live by Williams on several occasions, including his concert at the Slane Castle in Ireland in 1999.
Song Reception
While the song was well-received by music critics and fans alike, it also faced some criticisms for not being as pop-oriented as Williams' previous works.
Other Covers
English rock band, Toploader, performed a cover version of "Old Before I Die" for BBC Radio 1's 'Live Lounge'.

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