Oh Very Young
Cat Stevens
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Oh very young, what will you leave us this time You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while And though your dreams may toss and turn you now They will vanish away like your dads best jeans Denim blue, faded up to the sky And though you want them to last forever You know they never will (You know they never will) And the patches make the goodbye harder still. Oh very young what will you leave us this time There'll never be a better chance to change your mind And if you want this world to see a better day Will you carry the words of love with you Will you ride the great white bird into heaven And though you want to last forever You know you never will (You know you never will) And the goodbye makes the journey harder still. Will you carry the words of love with you Will you ride, oh, oooh Oh very young, what will you leave us this time You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Oh Very Young" was released in 1974 as part of Cat Stevens' album "Buddah and the Chocolate Box."
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Chart PerformanceThe song gained significant popularity, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Easy Listening chart in the United States.
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Song Theme"Oh Very Young" is a song about the fleeting nature of youth, urging youngsters to make a positive impact on the world before their time passes.
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SongwritingLike most of his songs, Stevens wrote "Oh Very Young" himself, displaying his ability for thoughtful and poignant songwriting.
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Religious ContextThe song was released a few years before Stevens converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam, which led to a change in his musical direction and focus.
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Music StyleThe song carries on Stevens' signature mix of folk and pop music, with simple instrumentals and equally straightforward, meaningful lyrics.
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Album SuccessThe album "Buddah and the Chocolate Box," where "Oh Very Young" belongs, returned Stevens to the top 10 of the Billboard album charts, coming in at number 2.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Oh Very Young," including Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, demonstrating the timeless appeal of the song.
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Use in Media"Oh Very Young" has been used in various TV shows and movies, such as "The Simpsons" and "Remember the Titans", further illustrating its lasting relevance and wide appeal.
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Live PerformancesEven after converting to Islam and leaving his Cat Stevens identity, Yusuf continued to perform "Oh Very Young" live, showing its enduring significance in his music catalog.
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