Lukas Graham - 7 Years (Later) [Live] (Official Music Video)
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Watching this video I’m reminded of the insane journey I’ve been on with my boys. All these incredible moments all over the world singing a song that means so much to me. It still touches my heart every time we do it live. And music is supposed to be experienced live, so here it is, 7 years later, recorded live at Smukfest ❤️
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CREDITS
Writer(s): Lukas Forchhammer, Morten Ristorp, Stefan Forrest, Christopher Brown, Morthen Pilegaard, David LaBrel
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by: Frank Gronbaek
All instruments and programming by:
Vocals: Lukas Forchhammer
Drums: Mark Falgren
Guitar: Andres Lund
Bass: Henrik Moller
Keys: David Maemone
LYRICS
Once I was seven years old my mama told me,
Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely
Once I was seven years old
It was a big, big world but we thought we were bigger
Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker
By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor
Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure
Once I was eleven years old my daddy told me,
Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely
Once I was eleven years old
I always had that dream like my daddy before me
So I started writing songs, I started writing stories
Something about that glory just always seemed to bore me
‘Cause only those I really love will ever really know me
Once I was twenty years old my story got told
Before the morning sun when life was lonely
Once I was twenty years old
I only see my goals I don’t believe in failure
‘Cause I know the smallest voices they can make it major
I got my boys with me, at least those in favor
And if we don’t meet before I leave I hope I’ll see you later
Once I was twenty years old my story got told
I was writing ‘bout everything I saw before me
Once I was twenty years old
Soon we’ll be thirty years old, our songs have been sold
We’ve traveled around the world and we’re still roaming
Soon we’ll be thirty years old
I’m still learning about life, my woman brought children for me
So I can sing them all my songs and I can tell them stories
Most of my boys are with me, some are still out seeking glory
And some I had to leave behind, my brother I’m still sorry
Soon I’ll be sixty years old, my daddy got sixty-one
Remember life and then your life becomes a better one
I made a man so happy when I wrote a letter once
I hope my children come and visit once or twice a month
Soon I’ll be sixty years old, will I think the world is cold
Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me
Soon I’ll be sixty years old
#LukasGraham #7Years
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The fact that I first heard this when I was going into middle school, and now I'm in my first year of college. Time flies, but I never forgot this song from a defining part of my childhood. I'm not 30 yet, but can't wait to see where I'll be by then
These types of experiences are so magical. I'm quite literally in the same position as you. The song is already powerful but it becomes more and more meaningful as time passes and I realise all the things that have happened since and all the things that will happen.
same as me bro
Same
Same, I’m a second year at college!
This also applies to me
The time has come. December 15th, 2015. December 15th, 2022. It's now 7 years old. This song was one of my favorite growup. I remember when I listened to it when it first came out, and loved it. After a year, I did my music project on Lukas Graham, and got an A. No matter how far along I went in life I always had this one song and never stopped listening to it or grew out of it.
7 years go by, and I'm still here, still growing , still out to make that steady figure. Thank you Lukas, for this amazing song that's stayed with me through my life's journey. This song is not 7 years old, it's midterm exam day, and this is what I'll be listening to while studying beforehand.
See you guys, once it's 11 years old. Then 20, then 30, then 60. I'll be here, waiting.
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
Cheers, mate!
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр As a Christian, I disagree with this and I feel there is a lot more evidence supporting Christianity and Jesus being the messiah than there is for Islam. I do respect your belief though.
@@Namato360 my friend i also respect Christianity .
But try to make comparison between Islam and any other religion and see which variant is more useful and more helpful
But please don't use your emotions to decide but use your brain
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр dont ask people to follow a pedophile, please use your brain and logic that a person who marries multiple women including a child can never be a prophet and hence cannot be a reliable source of religion, so please use your brain.
this is my favorite song since 7 years ago, thank u for change my life
Same 🥰
Facts
Same
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
@@brandonblanks9610 i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
This song will be considered as one of the greatest in 50 years time.
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
Bro wtf
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр Well unless you'r a women
@@prodalo8688 i am a Muslim man
Islam is fhe most peaceful and helpful religion for everyone's dialy life because it's the only religion of god
But our enemies are dogs and garbage that dislike such a fact and start to kill Muslim ( childs , women)
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр People who say that their religion is the only religion of god are delusional.
The most helpful thing in life is to understand that you have the responibility for your own actions and that there is no such thing as god
7 years ago I listened to this song on repeat in a very dark place. Today 7 years later, I’m sober & living my best life. So GRATEFUL to be here, & my children can warm me. Expecting my first Grand baby soon on his way. Thank You Lukas❣️❣️❣️
Congratulations!!! So happy for you ❤️ not much makes me happier than to see someone in recovery, no longer just surviving, but discovering and living their best life!!
@@marybeth8154 TY , life is GOOD ❣️
💜 absolutely beautiful,,,congradlations,, God bless,very happy for you💜
God Bless You Lifes For Living No Second Chances Live IT Fully Every Day ❤❤❤❤❤
This is so timeless... the nostalgia really just reminds you of the journey and the ol' days. been listening to this for years and this is great, a masterpiece to never be forgotten truly!
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
This song will be forever in my heart ❤️
same ❤Love it❤❤❤
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
I just turned 60 years old November 27th! And I first heard this song 7 years old through my 10 year old grandson who is 17 now! This song has been the most profound in all my 60 yrs & counting! When I married my husband I was 17, same age as my Grandson & he & his gf are talking about getting married & starting a Family as soon as school is out. I can’t help but wonder if in another 7 years I’ll be adding his child to the number of our Family loving your music & this song! God Bless you guys!❤from Texas, USA!
Happy Late BIrthday! I turned 18 on November 11th. I first heard the song when I was 11 which is crazy to think about, I hope everything goes well for your grandson.
Worlds of seven years old mama told me go make yourself no friends now now
@@ifonlyyouknewnah bro ur birthday is on 11/11? That's sick.
Who else went from "Soon we'll be 30 years old" to "Once we were 30 years old" in the last 7 years like Lukas?
God I was 11 or 12 years old when this song came out. I had no responsibilities, wasn’t even on the right meds for my adhd and autism. Now, 7 years later I’m a depressed almost 20 year old with a job and more responsibility that I ever asked for. For so long I just wanted to grow up and be an adult cuz I thought adults were the cool thing. Now I just want to be a kid again. I was so excited to grow up. I was so naïve. You never realize how much fun it was being a kid until you grow up. Idk why I’m writing this (I’m actually crying because of course I am.) I just wanted to reminisce I guess. You spend your childhood wanting to be a grown up and then once you’re grown up you realize it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. No one’s gonna read this anyway so I’m just writing this to get it out of my system lol.
Edit: I just wanna thank y’all for the love. Imma be okay I promise. I know life is hard sometimes but I’ve always made it through. I’ve made it this far and I’m not stopping anytime soon. Y’all’s words have helped me so much. I’ve got my dogs and my family and my best friend imma be alright. Thank y’all so much 🧡🧡🧡
I've felt the same way, especially as a fellow ADHD'er that got diagnosed at 22. Keep going! You've got this! In a couple years you're going to wish you were 20 again but you'll find what you didn't have when you were younger is knowledge and years to heal
hey fellow autistic! hope you’re doing okay
Please, try to stay strong! Times will become better even if you can't believe it right now!
Aww God help you bro. I read it and I’m so emotional rn wish i could helpppp. Life is 🤦🏾♂️😞
You are strong and beautiful, and I know those are just words on a screen but they're so incredibly true. I love you and you got this.
listened this song when was 5th grader
And now in 11th
Been 6 year's. True masterpiece 💗
Before anyone comments or gets confused, Stoz means it's been 6 years since THEY SPECIFICALLY started listening to this song. Not since it came out
@@Namato360didnt need it, but you are doing a service. Both of you have a good day
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр there is a time and place for everything, this is neither
This song came out when I was 13, nearly a full two years after my grandpa passed, when I was 11. Since then I've held this song so close to my heart.
Never thought I'd get here, but now I'm 20 years old, hoping to write my own stories. Thanks for the memories and the inspiration, Lukas Graham. Here's to 7 more years, should God permit ❤️
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
That little side note he made “and she’s here everybody!” after that one line in his song about getting a wife made me so happy and emotional for some reason.
My son introduced me to this as his favorite song 7 years ago. He graduates high school this year. It was one of the first songs he learned to play on the keyboard. Thank you, Lukas Graham!
This song will always be remembered.... Thank you for making such a lovely and heart touching song...... ❤️
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
This song hit so hard as a kid and meant so much to me. I find it now again and am thrust back into those memories.
Oh man, this song brings me chills, always reminding me to keep learning & do better.
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
Yep! Just went on a Lukas deep dive again. But WOW, I immediately was stroke with this crazy heartfelt feeling.. it’s now been 9 YEARS since he came out! This song was my LIFE then. My 1st & then onlh child was 7. We were trying for yrs, suffering loses. The day this song first hit stations, I listened.. sat in my car in my driveway. Holding my 200th pregnancy test..praying. Looked at my beautiful 7yr old son behind me. That day, we found out we were pregnant with my 1st rainbow baby! 😭🥹
This song has forever, stuck with me. Now here I am 34, then 25. Have 4 beautiful boys. Lost 2 more inbetween them, and our only baby girl. My uncle passed away, who raised me as my father. Just 4 yrs ago, at 55. I’ll forever love the great Lukas graham. And holds a very place in mh heart and my story. ❤️
You will always be a legend, and this song will in fact go down as one of the best songs of all time!
Very long
Have always loved this wonderful melodic song and when it came out 'Soon I'll be 60 years old' resonated as I was 59 ....
This song never gets old
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
I love this music
The best thing is this was the song that made them famous. That means he wrote this song when they were still nobody. ❤
Funny how time flies by so fast. I was in Kindergarten when this song came out and now I'm in Middle school. This song will always be apart of my life.
This is my favourite. It hit so hard every time I listen to eat. It's crazy how fast time flies. 7 years ago I was 13 years old and enjoying my life as an kid and now being an adult makes u understand that things are going to change even forever. But like the song does, I have to move forward towards the future. Thank you Lukas Graham for this song 🙏
My sister loves this song , we grew up with this.
It holds a special place in my ❤️ heart
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр you obviously don't know much about Christianity and I live in the UK and the drug gangs that sell drugs are all Muslims and the shop owner who sell alcohol are Muslim aswell
@@Adam-uz9sc i know that some Muslims have bad behaviour but it's not related to islam .
I ask you to make a general research on Google and TH-cam to make comparison between islamic countries and European countries and see which people have more internal mood and more comfortable in heart .
I am not talking about economic state but talk about the general mood of people
So make comparison between Islam and Christianity but don't use your emotions to decide and use your brain
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпрdon't no much about the middle East but it looks very depressed from wars except for Saudi Qatar and the UAE. Somalia is a no go zone libya is in a similar position don't no any more Islam countries but I see most are not happy places to be that's why lots are migrating to Europe for a better life
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр also most European country's are classed as Christian but the actual percentage of real Christian are very low it's something around 5% of the Christian population in the UK are true Christians
This made me cry that’s how well produced and nostalgic it is
Once i was 11 years old, now i have 18, seven years pasted as fast as a train, but this song always brings me back to that times and makes me want to continue. This is not simply art anymore, this is history.
I traveled from Peru to Norway, Sweden and New York, to sing this song along with Lukas!!! Those are deeply happy memories I go back to whenever things get difficult.
I live in Seoul and now it is 4:26 a.m. I have to go to church when it is dawn, but I have been listening to your songs all night long, I can't believe I know your music now. I have wasted my life. I love you. Please sing for a long time.
Aren’t you 30 now?
Are you still roaming the world?
Lucas… this is my favorite song in the WORLD it makes me so happy,it’s awesome you are still playing, I love this song 🎵!!! ❤❤❤🫶🏽😀
Hii
0:52…. “And she’s here lady’s and Gentleman” THATS AMAZING
It's already been 7 years, still a masterpiece from the gods 🥳🥳
i’ve loved this song since i was so young, it is beautiful and i love it so much
ive been youre biggest fan for years and i have mad respect for you and youre encouragement that you provide me
Beautiful, magical, powerful
Omg, I love this song. Kisses from Brazil 💚🇧🇷
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
Makes me feel really emotional, hadn't expected that.
This always has been my favourite song and it probably always will be keep up the good work
Lukas, this is my 11-year old daughter’s favorite song of yours. I haven’t seen her in almost 2 years and 5 months. The judge ruled AGAINST the evidence and placed my 2 youngest children in the custody of their abusive father. This happens to 58,500 innocent children each year in the US, according to the Leadership Council. It is a global crisis finally getting the attention of the United Nations. My heart breaks EVERY day for my children and the thousands more unnecessarily suffering because of this system failure. They are not safe. I lost ALL faith in the system but I believe God can use the SAME legal system to restore my family and bring justice! I can’t wait to watch this with her and my other 2 children together! We love your music, Lukas! May God bless you! 💜💙🙏🏼🙌🏼
This is my favorite song,because this song is write the life.
This song tell me,to be myself and cherish my family,my friends,my teachers and my life.
I first heard this when I was in middle school, had just arrived at the US, and was learning a new language, new culture, meeting new people. 7 years later I'm in my first year of college, and it's still one of my fav all time songs. So many memories with this one. Thanks for this anthem Lukas ♥️🇧🇷
Believe me it is not your voice is miracle ❤️love you from India
Today is the 7th anniversary of this song's release, but I listened to it for the first time just 7 days ago.
That’s a lot of 7s
Unbelievable how someone can do a MASTERPIECE like this
It brings back childhood memories
Honestly one of the best songs with a deep meaning
this song holds a special place in my heart. i heard it for the first time at a friends house in 2015. little did i know, that said friend died not too long a while later. still brings tears to my eyes to this day
My favorite song
beautiful
This song will & always has been in our hearts. ❤️
Legends
My favorite song ❤❤❤
1 of my faves
Whoa I was 13 when this came out and now I'm 20, my how the time flies 💗
This song has been and will be my motivation for the near future to come❤
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
@@ЛюблюОюнРадостьпр I am muslim
Iove you so much Lukas🤗🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💞💞💞💞💞💘
I'm crying, i waited 7 years to see you live and i still didn't.. I really hope to see you in Poland in 2023
Lots of love ❤️
I remember me and my classmate in high school that's back in 2016 we were singing this song in class during breaks now 7 years late am still listening to it and I love it big up Lucas graham it's still a lot song years down the line
You music give me strength!
Fav❤️
This song really helped me during hardtimes in my school.
Hii
this is so nostalgic oh my days
“My favorite part about music is you can sing a song to 85,000 people, and they will sing it back for 85,000 different reasons.”
Yesss
I remember this song.... 😍😍
This song can still bring me to tears. It touches my heart so very much❤️❤️
Wow, memories ❤ one of the greatest songs.
My son was 7 when it came out. He’s 14 now and we still listen to this song….❤️
This song raised me. I had first heard it in elementary school, now I am starting my senior year of high school soon. I'm revisiting due to the same reason I always do, life gets stressful and I turn this song up. all respect to the man who wrote it, rock on!
This song always turns my frown upside down.
This song represents life. I really love this masterpiece.
I was 7 years old when the song got release, damn the nostalgia
chills down the spine instantly
i am Muslim and arabian person who loves the English language and i believe that there are many people of the English nations in European countries and African countries are well respected and well educated people . i want to say one advice that . in your free time try to read about islam . actually this is the real religion of god who makes the people more comfortable in life . i lived in European countries from 5 years ago and i saw that Christianity and atheism don't help people and make them feeling depression with overdrinking of alcohol and suicidal thoughts . so try to be Muslim and accept islam and you will see that how helpful is that religion in your dialy day
This is a good song I love it so much 💜
this song has the deepest lore
My favorite song of Lukas
This song still brings tears to my eyes even now. It's an emotional roller coaster ride of happiness, hope, and even regret. That 4 minutes of lyrics can take you on that ride throughout your life in such an impactful way is mind blowing! Such an incredible song!
🔥🔥🔥🎤
Jeez man… I remember my homeboys back in high school we used to bump to this and now life has taken us different paths I still see 2 of my boys but damn I miss the old days I may not be 30 yet but I wonder what the grown up world has in stored for me
dude it’s crazy because the first time i heard this song i was in 5th grade and now i’m a senior in high school about to graduate in 5 months. time flies so fast like what the fuu-
Man this song just brings so many memories
Thank you Lukas 🙏❤
Lukas Graham is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.
I remember listening to this song everyday :( birngs back so many happy memories thank you :)
Wow can’t still believe this was my favorite song back in first grade now I’m in middle school this song still has a special place in my heart thank u for creating this song❤
何回もこの曲に助かれて今の自分がいることに感謝を！最高のliveです！
❤ muy yes
Ageless Song 😍
One of the greatest ever 🔥🔥🔥
You have been with lots of us since we first listened to you, specially with this song, thank you so much
7 years of pure joy and blessings 🎉 ❤. This song os eternal🙌✨
My favorite song is still in it’s prime and will always be ❤
7 years - primary school - 4 BFFs
11 years - lower secondary school - 1 bestie + a few friends I was too scared to commit to
16 years - upper secondary school - first boyfriend + his friend that I'd known for years but never got close to
17 - 6th form - lost contact with everyone during the pandemic, made 2 new friends at my new school, was constantly ghosted by my best friend, but my BF + his friend stayed in touch
18 - started uni (and hated it), befriended a girl I knew from camp by pure chance on the first day and started running a uni society with her, was surprised that my BF's friend (and her new friend that appeared from nowhere because their mams met and knew their daughters would get on so forced them to hang out and lo they got on very well!) were still spending time with me, finally started to accept my best friend didn't care about me, struggled to be be social at uni and fought myself to start caving with uni (even though everything about it was so difficult, especially going to socials when I barely knew anyone and couldn't accept the people I did know actually liked me and was just so scared - more scared than I was of the physical aspects, which absolutely freaking terrified me!)
19 - started enjoying spending time with my 'new' friends that I'd known for years (because they actually like me and want to spend time with me?? Who knew??), broke up with BF on good terms, switched to a better degree I actually enjoyed, befriended everyone in my caving club and did a ton of crazy socials with them!
30 - god knows where I'll be in years time, but I think it'll be somewhere good, since I'm always learning to accept people's friendship and push myself even when I irrationally fear social rejection!
Oh, and maybe I'll be an amazingly experienced caver with a successful sciency job to boot? 🤣
Crazy socials are as follows (and no, we never tell the student union!):
climbing walls, bouldering walls, SRT in disused quarries, wild swimming in rivers, exploring abandoned lead mines, sneaking into the secret tunnels under the city, doing all of this in the middle of the night, in the dead of winter, miles from nowhere, during a storm, AND drunk, etc.)
Everything that's ever caused anyone fear in a cave (some of these scare me, some are things I've seen others be scared of):
deep dark murky water, dark, isolation, being lost, claustrophobia, heights, your harness catching on stalagmites when your trying to navigate tight muddy crawls, exhaustion, cold, stripping down to your underwear out of soaking wet clothes at night in winter in the middle of nowhere, rockfalls, falling off a free climb, getting wedged sideways in a crevice, floods, the scaffolding/rope/ladder/wood/rock you just put your hand/foot/bum/leg/elbow on MOVING when you put your weight on it, almost missing your callout time, bad air, that time many years ago we lost a few students to bad air, or even the few near-death experiences I had early on - specifically that time I was messing around on an on-site rope and fell off, tumbling down a pile of rocks and hitting every part of my body on the way down, when everyone thought I'd died - but that's why you wear a helmet and over suit!)
In conclusion: caving is the most fun a girl can have, please try it - I swear it gets easier and eventually you stop being scared, I'm so glad I've found my people and a hobby I genuinely love.
The one thing I've ever done that was MORE FUN than caving was mine exploring (because of the complete autonomy you have when you ARE the responsible adult!)
I loved your song it brings back memories
poetry well renounced
This song still brings tears to my eyes. Both sad and happy. Thank you for just being human.
I Literally heard this song back when I was in firm 1 and now I'm in my second semester at university, wow time really does fly. This is bringing back so many good memories
Beautiful song, I love listening to it.🙂
"And some i had to leave behind, my brother im still sorry" really hits, cause I lost my brother the same year this song came out.
Maravilloso!! Sueño en el día que visites nuestro país 🇨🇱 🇨🇱 🇨🇱
one of my all-time favorite songs
I recently found this song again and let me tell you I’ve never sat in my bed crying over great memories this much in my life. This song was my favorite when I was a lot younger and I forgot it. Now I’ve found it and it’s like seeing an old friend again.
Ang tanda ko na talaga hahahaha♥️♥️
I’m in my 2nd year in college now, but was just a middle schooler when this came out. Wow, life and people pass on so quickly. It’s such a sad, yet beautiful and magical thing. At the time of this video I was saying I wanted to be “grown” and an adult, and now I’m wishing for my childhood back. I’m still in my youth, but I enter my 20s in two months and I’ll never be able to go back to when life was simpler and easier. If there are any kids/teenagers seeing this, this advice is coming from a young adult:
Please cherish and appreciate your childhood. Realize that you’re going to lose friends, family, people, but you’ve got yourself at the end of the day. Some people are meant to be in your life for only a season. Life doesn’t get any easier, but eventually you start to explore and learn more. Enjoy not having to pay bills and not having to worry about the complexity and randomness of life. Live your life.
- A currently 19 year old college student. ❤
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