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Twenty-One by Eagles
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Performed by
EaglesProduced by
Glyn JohnsWrited by
Bernie LeadonAbout
“Twenty One” is a direct reference to the age at which Emmett Dalton, the youngest of the Dalton Gang, was repeatedly shot during a raid in Coffeyville.
Leadon, who wrote the song, may be referring to the feeling of bravery and immortality experienced at this young age.
Twenty-One Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Twenty-one and strong as I can be
I know what freedom means to me
And I can't give a reason why
I should ever want to die
[Verse 2]
Got no cause to be afraid
Or fear that life will ever fade
'Cause as I watch the rising sun
I know that we have just begun
[Verse 3]
I might spend my life upon the road
Just trying to add to what I know
And someday I might settle down
And all my friends will be around
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 4]
They say a man should have a stock and trade
But me, I'll find another way
I believe in getting what you can
And there ain't no stopping this young man
[Verse 5]
Because I'm young and fast as I can be
I know what freedom means to me
And I can't give a reason why
I should ever want to die
[Outro]
Yeah, and I can't give a reason why
I should ever want to die
Twenty-One Q&A
Who wrote Twenty-One's ?
Twenty-One was written by Bernie Leadon.
Who produced Twenty-One's ?
Twenty-One was produced by Glyn Johns.
When did Eagles release Twenty-One?
Eagles released Twenty-One on Tue Apr 17 1973.