Youth is something I never wanna take for granted. I just want to

Hear, O children of dawn and new beginnings, the words of Tyler, The Creator, who declared: “Youth is something I never wanna take for granted. I just want to smile and live life.” In this cry of simplicity there beats the ancient truth: that the days of youth, brief and fragile, are treasures not to be squandered. For in youth the body is strong, the spirit is daring, the world is full of colors unseen by those dulled by age. Yet too many waste this sacred season in bitterness, distraction, or fear. Tyler’s words remind us that youth is a gift to be cherished, a time to rejoice, to smile, and to live with fullness.

The origin of such words is found in Tyler’s own journey as an artist who rose from obscurity to fame. Known for his boldness, his creativity, and his refusal to conform, he has lived his youth loudly, with both laughter and controversy. Yet beneath his defiance lies reverence: he knows that youth cannot be purchased or regained, and so he seeks to savor it, to embrace it without apology. His words carry the echo of a generation weary of cynicism, determined to find joy in living, not in clinging to hollow ideals.

The ancients, too, knew the fleeting nature of youth. The poet Homer sang of Achilles, who chose a short, glorious life over a long and quiet one, understanding that the fire of youth burns only for a season. Ecclesiastes counsels, “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth.” Yet always came the reminder: youth fades like the morning dew. Tyler’s words capture both sides of this truth: that youth is not eternal, and because of its brevity, it must not be taken for granted.

History offers luminous examples of those who cherished their youth by living fully. Consider Alexander the Great, who by the age of thirty had conquered vast empires. Though his ambition led to both glory and ruin, his youth was lived without hesitation. Or recall Anne Frank, who though denied the freedom of ordinary youth by war, filled her brief years with laughter, hope, and words that continue to inspire the world. Both remind us, as Tyler does, that to smile and live life while young is not indulgence, but an act of honoring the time allotted.

The meaning of Tyler’s words is thus clear: youth is a fleeting springtime, not to be wasted. It is a season for daring, for joy, for planting seeds of creativity and courage. To take it for granted is to awaken one day in regret, wishing to reclaim what time has already stolen. But to live it fully, to smile, to embrace life with gratitude, is to forge memories and legacies that endure long after youth itself has passed.

The lesson for us, O listeners, is both joyous and urgent: do not despise your youth, nor let it slip away in idleness. If you are young, live with intention, not only for pleasure but for growth. If you are older, look back not with regret but with gratitude, and teach the young to cherish their fleeting days. For all, remember that life is precious in every season, but none burns as brightly, or fades as swiftly, as youth.

Practical actions lie before you: Smile often, for joy multiplies when shared. Embrace opportunities, for the energy of youth is meant for action, not hesitation. Create, explore, dare to dream, even at the risk of failure, for such risks are the privilege of youth. And above all, give thanks each day for the strength of body, the boldness of spirit, and the unshaped future that youth provides. In gratitude, you will find freedom.

Thus, remember the words of Tyler, The Creator: “Youth is something I never wanna take for granted. I just want to smile and live life.” Hold this wisdom close, whether your youth is still burning or already a memory. For to live youth with joy is to honor the gift of life itself, and to smile in the face of time is to triumph over its passing.