The Meaning Behind The Song: 7 Years by Lukas Graham
Title: 7 Years
Artist: Lukas Graham
Writer/Composer: Morten “Pilo” Pilegaard, Lukas Forchhammer, Morten “Rissi” Ristorp, Don Stefano
Album: Lukas Graham (Blue Album) (2015)
Release Date: June 16, 2015
Genre: Pop, Pop Rap, Ballad, Pop-Rock, Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Piano, Scandinavia, Danmark
Producer: Morten “Pilo” Pilegaard & Future Animals
In “7 Years”, the Danish group Lukas Graham reflect on their life and wonder about growing older. The song takes us through various ages in the life of the lead singer, Lukas Forchhammer. We start off at age seven, with the line “Once, I was seven years old, my mama told me ‘Go make yourself some friends, or you’ll be lonely’”. This line speaks to the innocence and simplicity of childhood. The advice given by his mother reflects the importance of forming meaningful connections with others.
The song then moves on to age eleven, where we are presented with the line “Once, I was eleven years old, my daddy told me ‘Go get yourself a wife, or you’ll be lonely’”. Here, we see the influence of parents and the desire for companionship and connection. The song suggests that the need for love and connection is something that stays with us throughout our lives.
As the song progresses, we reach age twenty, where Lukas reflects on his dreams and aspirations. He says, “I always had that dream like my daddy before me, so I started writing songs, I started writing stories.” This line hints at the importance of following our passions and pursuing our dreams. Lukas’s desire to write songs and stories is a way for him to express himself, to share his thoughts and emotions with others.
The chorus repeats the line “Once, I was [age] years old, my story got told”, indicating that each age brings new experiences and stories to tell. The song highlights the notion that life is a journey, filled with ups and downs, triumphs and challenges.
As someone who has listened to this song many times, I can relate to the themes of nostalgia and reflection. It has a way of making me think about the moments in my own life and the people who have come and gone. The lyrics remind me of the importance of cherishing the relationships and connections that have shaped me and made me who I am today.
The song also touches on the fear of growing older and the uncertainty that comes with it. Lukas wonders, “Soon, we
