You'll Never Be 16 Again
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
You can be weak, you can be strong
But if you go on you can't look back, don't look back
For you'll never be sixteen again
It might be easy to stop and cry
And let the rest of the world roll by
But if you run for the golden sun, run now, run
For you'll never be sixteen again
Oh no, you'll never be sixteen again
You'll never be sixteen again
No no no no no, don't be lonely
There'll always be new romance
Yeah yeah yeah yeah, love is only
A win, lose or draw game of chance
And you'll never be sixteen again
Remember the rainbow always follows the rain
True love may be just around the bend
So make time your friend, hearts take time to mend
And you'll never be sixteen again
Someday you won't regret and you'll forget
Ah, but you'll never be sixteen again
Oh no, you'll never be sixteen again
Oh no, you'll never be sixteen again
You'll Never Be 16 Again
Roy Orbison's "You'll Never Be 16 Again" stands as a quintessential example of his signature sound, blending lush orchestration with his distinctive, soaring vocals. Recorded during the early 1960s, the track exemplifies the romantic ballad style that defined Orbison's career, characterized by dramatic shifts in intensity and a hauntingly beautiful melody. The song captures the universal sentiment of nostalgia and the bittersweet realization that youth is fleeting, a theme Orbison explored with profound emotional depth across his discography. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of longing that transcends generations, cementing its place among his most recognizable and emotionally resonant works.