Lukas Graham "7 Years" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
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- čas přidán 21. 12. 2016
- Lukas Graham-the Danish soul-pop band led by Lukas Forchammer-is nominated for three Grammys this year thanks to their hit single “7 Years.” The track was uploaded to CZcams back in December 2015 and has since been viewed over 450 million times, which helped its success on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at No. 2. And it was all inspired by Forchammer’s childhood in Copenhagen.
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how the fuck can you grow up like that and still be so nice
christiania also have a lot of good sides. its a very nice place most of the time.
+Brage Helving i know dude, im from Denmark and have been there. but still they sell hash leaglly and polie comes and fuck it all up once a month. that s not something kids should grow up watching
"Two men grew up from a drunken father, one was an alcoholic in his life and the other never drank. Both responded as excuses for their actions as 'I saw my father, and I did what I thought right". Bad surroundings don't always make made people if the person was born to do great things.
dude they dont sell hash leagally... police just cant keep track of when they sell
it's actually kinda common man, his talent tho, that's rare
Damn, this dude has been through some shit.
zebry13 yup
zebry13 Chiraq where?
zebry13 well shit haven't we all huh?
nope i aint
no he hasn't been through shit, I'm from Africa that's where real shit is, not the bullshit he tAlking about
"When I smell tear gas, I remember my kindergarten"
*_I just got vibe checked_*
lmao
But like...Did you pass?
fuck off stoping joking about this you fucking pricks this is a serious fucking matter...
GodlyGamers why
@@raylmaooo ?
When he says “my brother, I’m still sorry” I’m dying to know the story behind that.
Same though
He explained it tho.
@@alyssa-wu7dt half true i think hes thinking of the exact story
But same
maybe when he says brother he meant that as a word friend
Tbh this is the type of songs that need meanings broke down
quite the opposite really?
vT Misery not even close lol
vT Misery it's kinda obvious by what he's talking about in the song if you understand music.
Honee Badger yea but i'd like too know a little more background for the reason the song was created
Yeah and also hear it from his mouth and through his actual thoughts. Not how you interpret it. I always love hearing how the singer, writer, poet, etc. thought of his things.
ill be back when it says "posted 7 years ago"
Ill remind you
Crystal methany appreciate it
if you need a method just reply again?
i prolly won’t be using this account alot
*true legend.*
i’ll be back when this comments says 7 years ago. hopefully im in college or graduated already
Replying so i can be here when the time comes
"if I had a weaker father I would be in jail now" the amount of self-awareness just to grasp at this concept is amazing, there is definitely a reason why he is such a good song writter.
"When I smell tear gas. Oh the nostalgia. It reminds me of kindergarten"
Wen i smell tear gas, i remember my kindergarden times"*
When i saw this comment he said he smell the year gas
@@dailysandwich4838 *When. And they weren't citing a direct quote, they were showing the irony in that part of the video.
@@codistirling8978 yea just realised that
almost there. dw you will get notified
he sounds exactly the same, like he doesn't sound any different from when he sang the original song
its_t_ Lila that's called actual good singing
its_t_ Lila
Cause he can actually sing without auto tune
its_t_ Lila he's actually a classically trained soloist since he was 8 years old, he toured (the world I think) with a boys choir that was actually run by his mother, the more you know ! 😂😂
Gentlemen's Corner of woahhhh
yea no shit lol
His life story is sad. I didn't expect that.
Suad TV Nuur what?
@@nikalu exactly... wtf is he saying
Suad TV Nuur Bruhh smh
Jorge Masvidal’s Hairline neither did I
You have the wackiest hairline
Lukas has had tougher come up then some of these “tough guy” rappers, he’s harder than anyone
True. Growing up in Christiania in Copenhagen is autonomous town. They are allowed to sell and buy soft drugs. Yes, Lukas is tough.
@@MsRoielyn They are not allowed to sell drugs and the police do regularly raid it. There is also often a strong police presence around the area, with drug dogs and visitations. They will fine people who have bought weed in there. A lot of turists make the mistake of thinking its legal and then end up with a fine.
He had a similar come up to most of these rappers but he's definitely not tougher
Why do people keep comparing him to rappers in these comments? 😂😂
Depends on who of course, but I would honestly say similar to some of these rappers. People come from different places, don't forget rap was once (and still is) a platform to express social injustice
It’s disappointing seeing that all these comments are from 2019 and not from 2020 in quarantine
Ana S amen to that quarrentine sucks
Rii
I’m in quarantine
I'm here
i’m here
This is the realist nigga. Actually been through some shit.
Kodak or 21 Savage went through more shit
Jackson Muralt 21 been more thru than this niggaa
dat way 21 is fake as hell. If you have to rap about how hard you are you aren't hard.
Jackson Muralt you got 666 likes devil
Jackson Muralt you do know 21 had a murder case but it was dismissed lol he actually killed someone but it was ruled self defense just from that im pretty sure he real about what he raps
Anyone else remember when this was the number 1 song in the world #tbt
Diss Gummy we still watching in 2019😂😂😂
Yes
It was the greatest moment ever.
Yes I remember
No
Yo I used to jam to this song not even understanding the lyrics
Same bro!
Same
The lyrics are easy to understand
Same. I was obsessed with this song.
@@sharpballer7751 but when english is not you first language you don’t think about it
I know that it’s terrible that whenever he smells tear gas it reminds him of kindergarten but how often does he smell tear gas.
@@dailysandwich4838 Wow that little shit need some lesson
As he said, he grew up in Christaina, Copenhagen, which have been a target by the police MANY times as they tried to clean out the residents and all the pushers there. You have to understand that weed are being sold at this place in small stands very openly.
@@dailysandwich4838 I was simply trying to explain why he often smelled tear gas, so why are you trying to make this into a discussion?
@@dailysandwich4838 You know he said he smelled tear gas in kindergarten right? Times were different back then
@@dailysandwich4838 it is not a competition about who grew up in a worse neighborhood
I had no idea his life was so sad.😢😢😢
His life aint sad mayn he lies up there search "Krummerne" and you can see his real childhood
William Sylvester HALLO ER DET IKKE DIG SAMIS VEN
jo lol
William Sylvester nej han boede på christiania
UNICORNOVERLORD Melissa Mayer im from denmark and christiania is one off the worst places to grow up in denmark ... you can search this on google (politi angreb på christiania ) its on danish : )
I feel like he legit has been through more shit that most of today’s rappers and no one really knows. Lots of new respect though
Those who have actually been through hard times do not flex it.
It's a major giveaway when a rapper starts glorifying what to most people is a shitty way of life and making it seem "cool"
underrated comment.
Kinda disagree with this comment but i can understand.
Sami Grannan he’s not a rapper tho he’s a singer
Austin King there is a lot of rappers that flexes it’s, so you being wrong made you sound dumb.
People with accents when they start singing:
Accent: Ight ima head out
Everyone has an accent though. What you mean is non Americans when they start singing = American Accent.
its cos the vocals elongate when anyone sings. it just seems familiar to american people cos when they speak, technically they are in a constant state of singing
I thought Denmark was famous for having the happiest children on earth so I just assumed everything was safe there. Didn't expect him to have gone through all that...
Christiania is a weird place...
yeah christiana is not like every other place, its like florida for the americans lol
“Christiania” is only around 0,13 square miles and only a few hundred people actually live there. It’s in the city center of copenhagen. But it is basicly a lawless little area with alot of police raids, because pushers openly sell weed from stands (no hard drugs at all, strict policy there). Being from copenhagen myself, i think Lukas often has a way of exaggerating the conditions of Christiania. Like in this interview where he makes it sound like this Big tough ghetto area, but in reality it’s more of a small hippy community and tourist trap
@@Rise1Prod True nok
@@Rise1Prod i understand what you mean but if that‘s how he experienced it... maybe it wasnt as bad as he said but he was just a kid and he prpbably preceived it differently and worse
This guy is more gangsta then lil pump and most of these guys
Well he also seems to have a personality and isn't just an image cookie cutter mumble wanker looking like some kids with Sharpies pranked him while was asleep.
The Black Baron hahahaha so truuu though. if you wanna listen to some real rap hit up some big l or big pun cuz that shit is heavy
And this dudes rated off talent not how “savage” they are
Please never say “gangsta” again
Ok dont say that it means he does bad thinks if you want to say something that means he is cool say cool
i like how he actually sings the lyrics instead of just reading them like the other artist.
ofs family .because the rest of the other people probably use auto tune
InfinitySimmer true ive actually one of these guys admit to using autotune and not being able to sing.
ofs family First , it's Aminé , he was just joking ugh 🙄
I like how Mike Posner did that as well.
young chino Yeah. When they just read the lyrics off it sounds monotone.
2016: nah
2017: probably not
2018: ok were close but no..
2019: maybe...
2020 *LETS SUGGEST THIS NOW*
We’re in the same boat😂😂ong I shoulda seen this way before I did
czcams.com/video/yUGZwlLoZh0/video.html
@@triggerhappy9910 that's pretty cool
It’s 2021
When he talks: I sound British in a suit
When he sings: an American teenager who went through some shit
Well he is danish @_@
@@randomvidios09 ok🙂
111 likes
Danish and Irish* @NotBenjy 07
No Ik he’s danish, I just thought he sounded very similar to the British you tubers I watch repeatedly
The way he said "jazz hands🙂👐" at the end like he didn't just depress everyone watching😂
Lmao
the 700th like
I know right
He was trying to make us feel better😞😞😞😢😢😢
Bro the year now is 2024
He has a beautiful voice. I love it.
Hayo 8899 yes
yes
Yes
Yes
GAE
I honestly think this song became a repressed memory for me, it was played at my nephew's funeral and I loved it for so long until became to painful to listen to. It was difficult and I totally forgot that this song existed. I remembered it the other day whilst making a Spotify playlist. Thank you Lucas for giving us one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Literally the same for me, it brought back memories of when I was still a kid, back when life was actually good
“Most of my boys are with me
Some are still out seeking glory
Some I had to leave behind
My brother, I’m still sorry”
Whoa ok, can we take a moment to talk about how deep that was...
Deep😟
Damn.. ik
What does he mean by brother Im still sorry
whewww
This is the most honest and heartbreaking breakdown ever... This is the stories we need!
Yea way to break it down in your language yea it's depressing af but let it be a black dude it's a different story shits annoying af
YESSSS
@@qmb3115 has always had been that the last one ☝️
If ur a pussy
I be flossin'
Wow. I never realized how different these lyrics were from how I interpreted them....
Same here✌🏼
Same
Go watch I took a pill in Ibiza, I thought it was just a fun song to listen to before
That's the beauty of art all interpretation is correct. Just not original
I thought “most of my boys are with me some our still out seeking glory” meant that he had some who are grown up trying to get a job
I really like the last line of the song goes back to "once i was 7 years old" i like to look at that like its his children and his grand children who are singing it now, it all went full circle. Complete harmony.
This guy is an old soul. Massive respect.
K...
Its funny how he sings with such emotion but talks with none
CallMeENZO chill, he just ain’t native english
DixieDyllan yeah he’s Danish, like me.
It's funny how he speaks with an accent but doesn't sing with it
@@djolepuric1787 when people sing its like they never had an accent but when they talk they have a whole accent its so weirddd but cooool
it wont fit dad...Most people sing with an American accent even if they aren’t
He looks like an English teacher!
Pony Slaytion 4 yah he does
he sings with his hands, it's more like to deaf ppl
LiNk' Z n
Or a drama teacher😂
Im TastYY Right omg 😂😂😭
Exactly watching after 7 Years , The lyrics are still hitting
He is talented af
I'm more of a R&B and Rap fan but I fw this song heavy lol .
GodIsiah same😂
Same lol
Sp1r1tZ right
Sameeee
"when i smell tear gas, i think about my kindergarten times"
bruh.
Alex Maunu I wish this wasn't true to me, thank God I am living lars now (well semi-lars because I am a spoiled little bitch) 😆
They've got jumped by fucking swat at fucking 3-5 years-old lmao
How often does he smell tear gas that he starts to reminisce
Pablo J. HILY SHIT
Alex Maunu that’s what happened when you live in Cristania...
I can really relate to this song because i know life is short, it passes by. And when you realize it, your life is gone. Live every moment to the fullest.
I was obsessed with this song for months. Whenever I heard it on the radio, I'd stop whatever I was doing and sing along until it ended and I'd play it over and over on my phone
Someone who actuall¥ doesn’t need auto tune😂
chickened _ nope
Clementine Everett he does it better
Khalid is also good without auto tune
chickened _ she cant sing for shit
@chickened _ yea all she needs is a fan
David dobrik if he was a little wiser and had a little more long hair and a hat on
crazy girl David is actually really smart
Don'tAsk 😂😂😂😂 I’m absolutely dying at this comment
I was going to say that 😂😂😂
True
@@swandredozier5788 Not smarts wisdom. Intelligence is knowledge. Wisdom comes from experience.
i watched this
Same
hm weird to see u here
Yo you still holding down space bar?
Btw you should visit Christiania it’s an awesome place.
Asked
@@dallasearl5298 ikr i legit saw him in another video
I will always come back to this video because it's so wholesome - and he's got such a sweet and simple voice
“Teargas reminds me of kindergarten”
Alfred Jagd it’s so depressing
Like this if y'all hate black people
Edit:SMH y'all racist af
666 likes bro
depresion I don’t want to like it now
@@tulip6963 ya same
if I had had a weaker father I would be in jail now... this hits
bruh i legit read this right as he said it in the video
Sorry, I don't get it. Do you mind to explain it?
Darby Tremewen same
If he had a weaker dad he would've never taught him to do the right things to stay out of trouble and shot ya know
*shit
The transition from him singing to him talking is just sum else😭😭😭
His voice is so beautiful
This guy has the coolest accent he has a great voice and he got thru sum tough times.... He is Amazing
the accent is becaouse he comes from denmark. now u know
@@YourSkizoQueen correct, and the story he just told you guys in this video "Christania Copenhagen" was in Denmark
Is it just me or is it like he has a accent but doesn’t at the same time or am I an idiot
@@Titan-ks1xd yeah, it's kinda weird, he has a very weak danish accent, which is probably why, most danish people who speak English sound like they can bearly speak.
TRUEEE
Now that sounds better than the original...
Damn it, he was on the verge of tears, I'm weak..
*THIS IS THE FRICKIN ORIGINAL SINGER U IDIOT*
Robyn Lee I think he was saying that the way Lukas Graham sung without any music is better compared to the original one with music
I think ur the idiot here 💀
he sounded like it..
Robyn Lee you’re a fucking idiot
When I first listened to this song I was so young and didn’t see how much emotion was really in it this man been through some shit
I have never not cried to this song and that is not about to change
I love this song, especially when he goes in and you hear the grit of his voice.
Mz Kegz it's the best part
This for some reason I'm crying I don't know why
Mz Kegz i
It's because he's Danish lol
This guy kept it real for sure, unlike these fake rappers out here
keeping it real by singing about the hardships of his childhood. he was a child actor.
In a single, completely ignored film series. He truly did grow up in an anarchist community that dealt with the issues he describes.
7 years later, this is still a classic.
Most of the greatest storytellers/artists I've known are underrated. They are not being HYPED UP because of the truth they speak out beautifully. Not everyone likes hearing truth. Maybe that's why.. Sad reality.
Auto tune: you need me
Lukas: hold my accent
😂
Also Lukas: hold my backstory
@@pigeonette1 lmao
Yeah but the question is, what do you think about the accent cause I always wonder what people think of danish accents...
The danish accent
Damn, this has got to be the best lyrics and meaning video of genius. He is hella interesting and he actually sang the lyrics!
One of my favorite videos to go back and rewatch constantly
7 years old was my favorite song when i was little and i recently started listening to it again and man time fly's wish i still was that kid
This guy has seen some shit...Damn. Honestly seems like a humble dude. No fake ass persona like most of these artists we see in shining lights today.
True shit right there. We see this fake asses who get attention for lying or not going through deep shit like my man Lukas.
he's from Denmark, and most Danes live by a rule called Jantelaw, with basicly means, "i'm not better that anyone else".
Genius did him wrong cutting that clip away so quick when he was talking about his homies. Could have at least let the emotion sink in.
I come from Denmark and that place he was born is a very tragic place for a child to grow up I cant even imagine what he has seen or been through in his childhood and I have always listened to this song as a kid but only now can I understand the beautiful meaning behind it
It's exactly 7 years ago, I wasn't 7 back then but I could relate to this song so much.
I never knew it was that deep. Mad
Creativity from pain.
7 years ago... never watched this until now - damn
Such an amazing song man, definitely one of my favorites of all time.
Holy hell, this guy kicks ass. I almost didn't click on this video because the song has been overplayed to the point I fucking hate it, but I'm so glad I did.
Ikr
200th liek
ur welcum
hahahaha yeahhh so me
Oznerol j exactly the same way
Such a shame this song “only” got to reach #2 on the worldwide chart. It will forever be #1 in my heart.
It did reach number 1..
You said #2 like that wasn’t good
Dude I’ll accept my top 10 spot back in AAU Any day
I can relate
This song will never get old
‘ it’s 2021 and this song is still remains number one !!
me: all musicians needs autotune
lukas: *cough* what’s autotune?
@@zacharyussery2058 Really? Are you 7? It's called a mistype.
@@zacharyussery2058 think before u type dumbass
John he still hasn’t replied XD
Why do you think that??
He's the only singer who so perfectly without autotune
powerful shit
navi gill you got 95 likes
Daniel Li you are correct
haha yeah i just love telling unreplied but much-liked comments how much likes they got because if i don't they'd never know they got so many likes
Daniel Li Damn, that's a good point. Thx
+Navi Gill you're welcome
His voice is soothing to me. Brilliant voice.
I luv this type of interview 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
his life is so sad but he is so strong and inspiring
5:14 they cut him off too quick. I was intrigued
dude, i have such respect for lukas. being through all that shit and still going. much love.
This song still gives me chills to this day
Wow.......first one that can wing without auto tune
Caitlyn Create He can wing with the best of them
TheCaitlynGalaxy sing*
Damn this song is a lot more deeper than I thought
I used to listen to this song daily and knew every lyrics but then somehow lost this song and now finally after 4 years i’m hearing it again all the old memories are coming back
how the hell is this man so good at singing. He doesn’t need autotune. And he has been though stuff. Respect
This song tears my heart up every time. My dad suddenly passed last year (2017) from a heart attack at 63 & this really got to me.
My dad past away the same way 57 years when I was 19 years old 😔😔😔😢
My condolences to u guys
May be Rest In Peace 🙏🏻
zak aguirre May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏻
Rip
Guy: i only use a little bit of autotune
Lil nas x: hold my horse
Lukas: hold my backstory
ნcørøñaმ he doesn’t use autotune
Stfu everybody uses auto tune he doesn’t even use that much autotune
Slizzy wym everybody uses autotune are u high
@@xdxghostxdx2062 No, he just too stupid.
xDxGHOSTxDx 206 not everyone uses auto tune kid 😂
Also he is such a genuine guy, and even though i haven’t met him in person, i am sure that he is the sweetest person :)
His music is also amazing, and he doesn’t even need autotune, unlike the majority of famous artists, and i would love to meet him in person😊
bro you are awesome and an inspiration thank you for not letting those things break you entirely and still being you through all these things although it was hard thank you bro you are wonderful and strong,God bless you.
He voice is so fucking beautiful man. Pure talent. And 5:00 was just so raw. Brought tears to my eyes 😭💙
Same
His voice is so different sounding from his singing voice. I like it. I don't know why but I like people with accents.
This performance got me crying
We are still with u Lukas what a legend and what a song and all the memories
4:55 you can really hear the pain in his voice when he explains those lyrics
How did 7 Years not win Song of the Year?
I do not know!
Wow what a voice. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I loved this song for so long. This song is literally a story is so good.
GAWDDAMN HIS VOICE SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL👌👏🔥💖
Thresh Talker His voice is amazing.
*Dank* *Frog*
If they don't give this guy a grammy...
This song will forever be in my head 24/7
This song will always be legendary.