Old Before I Die
Robbie Williams
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She's takin' 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 "C'est la vie", I say I hope I'm old (I hope I'm old) Before I die I hope I'll live to relive the days gone by I hope I'm old (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 She's not feelin' stable She's unable to breathe Her heart's beatin' 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 (I hope I'm old) Before I die I hope I'll live to see the day the Pope gets high I hope I'm old (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 "C'est la vie", I say, I say, I say I hope I'm old (I hope I'm old) Before I die I hope I'll live to relive the days gone by I hope I'm old (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 I hope I'm old before, old before I die Old before, old before I die Die, die, die Old before I die Die, die, die
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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”.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Song Origin"Old Before I Die" was the first song Williams wrote with his long-term collaboration partner, Guy Chambers.
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Video FeaturesThe 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.
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Song GenreThe 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.
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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.
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Platinum StatusThe song helped Williams' album "Life Thru a Lens" achieve multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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Song ReceptionWhile 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.
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Other CoversEnglish rock band, Toploader, performed a cover version of "Old Before I Die" for BBC Radio 1's 'Live Lounge'.
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