Too Young To Die
Jamiroquai · This Is [2010]
Don't want no war, no, no no no,
'Cuz we're too young to die,
Too young to die.
So many people,
All around the world yeah,
All around the world,
Seen their brothers fry,
You seen your brother fry?
What's the motive,
In your madness?
Oh, I wish I knew,
You made my people cry,
You made my people cry.
So politicians, this time,
I think you better keep your distance,
Say, sing it loud:
We're too young to doo-doo-do-do-do-dah-do-do-do-do-dooo,
Do-do-do-do-da-do-do-do-do-do (etc.)
What's the answer?
I wish I knew,
To our problems.
I think we've gone too high,
I think we've gone too high.
Little children, never said a word now,
You know they never said a word,
Still they have to die,
Well I'm asking why.
It won't be long, no no no,
Dancing like we do yeah,
Oh, like we do now,
To put this sad world right.
I gotta put it right.
So don't you worry,
People we won't have to suffer no more,
'Cuz we're too young to...
All gone when they drop the bomb
Can the politicians reassure?
'Cuz here I am assuming that
Nobody wants a war.
There's so many people praying
Just to find out if they're staying,
But lately stately governments
And disillusioned leaders,
So full of empty promises,
But rarely do they feed us,
Put our backs against the wall,
Or don't we count at all?
Can you decide? Are you mesmerised?
Do you know which side you're standing?
'Cuz when it falls gonna take us all,
Gotta know what we're demanding.
I'll never lie can't you hear me cry
Coming from on high,
We're too young to die (doo-doo-do etc. to fade)
Too Young To Die
Jamiroquai's 'Too Young To Die' stands as a vibrant centerpiece on the 2010 compilation 'This Is,' capturing the group's enduring fusion of funk, soul, and electronic innovation. Released during a period of renewed activity for the London-based collective, the track exemplifies their signature sound, blending infectious grooves with socially conscious themes. The song reflects the band's ability to evolve while maintaining the rhythmic complexity and melodic sensibilities that defined their earlier work on albums like 'Emergency On Planet Earth.' As a staple of their discography, it continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate the seamless integration of live instrumentation and synthesized textures characteristic of Jamiroquai's catalog.

