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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Avicii
Programming
Nicholas Furlong
Vocals
Colin Brittain
Acoustic Guitar
Jordan Suecof
Drums
The Mighty Riot
Background Vocals
Will Carter
Lap Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jordan Suecof
Songwriter
Arash Pournouri
Songwriter
Nicholas Furlong
Songwriter
John Feldmann
Songwriter
Gabriel Budin-Smithers
Songwriter
Tim Berg
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Zakk Cervini
Engineer
Colin Brittain Cunningham
Engineer
Felix Jaehn
Remix Producer
Tim Berg
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
When face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade
[Verse 2]
One day my father, he told me, son, don't let it slip away
He took me in his arms, I heard him say
When you get older, your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid
[Verse 3]
He said, one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
[Verse 4]
When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shining stars
He said, go venture far beyond these shores
Don't forsake this life of yours
I'll guide you home no matter where you are
[Verse 5]
One day my father, he told me, son, don't let it slip away
When I was just a kid I heard him say
When you get older, your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid
[Verse 6]
He said, one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
[Verse 7]
(Hey, hey)
(Hey)
Written by: Arash Pournouri, Gabriel Benjamin, John Feldmann, Jordan Suecof, Nicholas Furlong, Tim Berg