Tory66 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Please help. I am creating a CD for my son's 18th birthday and need suggestions on coming of age songs. Looking for songs (any genre) about hopes, dreams, aspirations, life advice, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi Tory! Welcome to Songfacts! Simple Man ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd.....The best coming of age song, from mother to son. I'm the mother of 3 sons. They all loved the same music as I (luckily). I had a friend that did calligraphy, and I gave them each copies of the lyrics to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man on their 18th birthdays. I'll try to think of more, and I know there will be others here that will help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Welcome To Songfacts Tory! Right Now - Van Halen I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly You Get What You Give - New Radicals I'm Eighteen - Alice Cooper I'm sure he'll love that one! Walk Unafraid - R.E.M. You'll Never Walk Alone - Andy Williams Dream On - Aerosmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan01 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 When I Grow Up (To Be a Man) Beach Boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 And one of my favorites: Forever Young ~ Mr. Bob Dylan May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true, May you always do for others And let others do for you. May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung, May you stay forever young, Forever young, forever young, May you stay forever young. May you grow up to be righteous, May you grow up to be true, May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you. May you always be courageous, Stand upright and be strong, May you stay forever young, Forever young, forever young, May you stay forever young. May your hands always be busy, May your feet always be swift, May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift. May your heart always be joyful, May your song always be sung, May you stay forever young, Forever young, forever young, May you stay forever young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Boogie Chillen, No. 2 - John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat Hooker 'n' Heat "...I heard Papa Tell Mama Let that boy boogie woogie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I Hope You Dance ~ Lee Ann Womack Father and Son ~ Cat Stevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigoboo Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 How about that lame sunscreen song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Good Riddance(Time Of Your Life) - Green Day. Not sure if it's about coming of age, but it's a good song about reflecting on one's life. And welcome to SF's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Here's a beautiful song that Joni Mitchell reportedly wrote for Neil Young for just such an occasion. The Circle Game Joni Mitchell Yesterday a child came out to wonder Caught a dragonfly inside a jar Fearful when the sky was full of thunder And tearful at the falling of a star Then the child moved ten times round the seasons Skated over ten clear frozen streams Words like, when youre older, must appease him And promises of someday make his dreams And the seasons they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and dawn Were captive on the carousel of time We cant return we can only look behind From where we came And go round and round and round In the circle game. Sixteen springs and sixteen summers gone now Cartwheels turn to car wheels thru the town And they tell him, Take your time, it wont be long now Till you drag your feet to slow the circles down And the seasons they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and dawn Were captive on the carousel of time We cant return we can only look behind From where we came And go round and round and round In the circle game So the years spin by and now the boy is twenty Though his dreams have lost some grandeur Coming true Therell be new dreams, maybe better dreams and plenty Before the last revolving year is through. And the seasons they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and down Were captive on the carousel of time We cant return, we can only look behind From where we came And go round and round and round In the circle game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 When You're Young - The Jam Life is timeless, days are long when you're young You used to fall in love with everyone Any guitar and any bass drum Life is a drink and you get drunk when you're young Life is new and there's things to be done You can't wait to be grown up Acceptance into the capital world You pull on some weed, then you pull on someone when you're young But you find out life isn't like that It's so hard to comprehend Why you set up your dreams to have them smashed in the end But you don't mind you've got time on your side And they're never gonna make you stand in line You're just waiting for the right time You're fearless and brave - you can't be stopped when you're young You swear you're never ever gonna work for someone No corporations for the new age sons Tears of rage run down your face But still you say it's fun And you find out life isn't like that It's so hard to understand Why the world is your oyster but your future's a clam It's got you in its grip before you're born It's done with the use of a dice and a board They let you think you're king but you're really a pawn You're fearless and brave - you can't be stopped when you're young You used to fall in love with everyone Any guitar and any bass drum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Just as I was leaving this thread, I remembered Kenny Rogers' "Coward of the County," which was turned into a TV movie set in World War II. I'm not sure if the message fits these days of glitz and deniability, but I agree with BOTH sentiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Good Riddance(Time Of Your Life) - Green Day. Not sure if it's about coming of age, but it's a good song about reflecting on one's life. And welcome to SF's. I think that song's misinterpreted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpire Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 "Mannish Boy" by Muddy Waters Now, when I was young boy At the age a-five, My mother say I's gonna be The greatest man alive, But now I'm a man. I'm past twenty-one. I want you to believe me, honey, I have lots o' fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanJukebox Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Pat Green "College" That song is all about life my friend download and enjoy.......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampire_lover Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 how about Karma Police by Radiohead or Leaving Home by Jebediah or Coming of age by Jay-Z just some songs ill think of more when i have time oh by the way Welcome to SF's Torry oh by the way im Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimann47 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 This happened like two and a half years ago. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 He could use these for his 21st birthday then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissy Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Im sure your sun will love the cd nomatter whatever you put on it, because its from someone who loves and cares about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Lissy, you are awesome!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Well, since the kid is now 21, it's definitely about time he learned.... MUSICAL INTERLUDE: You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it Baby work it I met a real cutie He had a nice tight bootie He seemed to be the freaky lover type Lets cut right through the case Come on and get a taste You've got to face it so that I can get hyped You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it Bridge: (Spoken) Before you can stick your move, You gotta grin in the groove You know men are dogs So bark up somebody elses tree Here boy, come and get it Verse Two: Come on and show you're able And go below my navel Don't be a tease, just give me what I like I'm full of freakyness, so give my cat a kiss And make it purr so we can do this right You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it You gotta lick it, before we kick it You gotta get it soft and wet so we can kick it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 good lord. Who sings that ditty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 20 Fingers... it's a 90s dance song, I'm kind of surprised Sammy knows it (and then admits to it too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Tory won't see any of these new suggestions or comments. If you check her profile, she was last online in Oct. 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yeah, but somebody else might chance upon the thread who is also searching for 18th birthday music. How about this li'l beauty: "17 Years Of Hell" - The Partisans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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