It was not long ago that many of us had never heard of the Danish band, Lukas Graham, but now the group holds the 5th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their hit single “7 Years.” The lyrics of the single by Lukas Graham Forchhammer tell a story about the journey through life. In the song, Graham highlights the importance of having a dream saying,
“I always had that dream like my daddy before me
So I started writing songs, I started writing stories”
As the song progresses, Graham talks about getting older, adding emotional depth when he halts progression past the age of 60, noting that his father died at age 61. The single is easy to connect with as it nears completion on a sentimental note where Graham expresses his hopes for a satisfactory life in which his children want to visit and love him when he is older.
“Soon I'll be 60 years old, my daddy got 61
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
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Soon I'll be 60 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 60 years old”
“7 Years” will not be the last we hear from Lukas Graham, as their self-titled debut album is set to be released in the U.S. on March 25, 2016. This album includes the song “Mama Said” which already has over 11 million views on Youtube. Check out the videos for the songs here:
