Avicii - The Nights (Throwback Thursday Cover by Citycreed) 

It's "Throwback Thursday" featuring covers of some of our favorite popular songs from the past! Thanks to Citycreed from the US for this quietly powerful and mesmerizing broken down cover of "The Nights" by Avicii!! If you liked it, go show some love and subscribe at Citycreed's links in the video description box :) Let us know in the comment section what you thought of it and what covers and artists you'd like to see on Cover Nation next!

As a man who just hit 50, there is so much truth in this song. I don't know why more parents don't instill this in their children. I know mine didn't. The line "When you get older your wild heart will live for younger days" is very, very true. As I hit my late 40's and then just 50, you really do get very nostalgic and you long to do the things you never did when you were young. And I consider myself very fortunate. I travelled much of the US and the world as a late teen and in my early 20's. I travelled the back roads and towns of countries large and small. I sailed the oceans and seas all around the pacific. I swam with the dolphins at sunset off of Diamond Head in Hawaii...I swam with the tiger sharks in South East Asia. I dove the hulking ghosts of World War II off the Marianas Trench. I've fought in martial arts tournaments(and mostly gotten fucked up) across the US and in Asian. I fought with and drank with Russian merchant sailors in the back alleys of Korea. I sang drunken Karaoke with Japanese business men in Okinawa. I ran afoul of German thieves who slipped me knock out drug and I barely escaped with my my money (or worse , my kidneys) when I had just enough consciousness to whisper to my buddy "you need to watch my back and get me out of here safely..." I got drunk with visiting Royals that we met at the casino in Hobart, Tasmania and then went with them to a pub that opened well after closing because they were a family friend and we all proceeded to get completely drunk together. I avoided machine gun fire from marauding pirates on a moonless night. I consider myself lucky I did all this and more, and yet that feeling described by that lyric in the song is STRONG within me. I have tried to instill in my daughter and son who are now college age, "I know you feel like your whole life is in front of you, that you will live forever...but it goes fast. It goes SO fast. Once you hit your mid 20's the years just accelerate unbelievably. So get out there. Whatever you think you might want to reach for...don't worry about failing. Go to the ends of the Earth to follow your dreams. You can always come home if you stumble. You can always play it safe with life later." I hope they heed my advice.

R.I.P my father 🥰😇 Everytime I missed him l came here thank you for this overwhelming cover ❤️

"One day you'll leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember" i felt this. RiiP Avicii🙏🙏

This version makes me got tears 😭 so emotional.

"One day, you'll leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember." -Avicii

My oldest child is 13 years old right now. Like all in our teen years, he's going through some changes, and thinking about how unfair life is. I told him it's ok to mess up, it's ok to fall down, but it is most important to get up even stronger every time and to learn our lessons through the tears sometimes. I told him, I want him "to go venture far beyond the shore and don't forsake this life of yours, I'll guide you home no matter where you are"... Needless to say, it was a very wholesome moment, and a memory we'll both carry for the remainder of our lives

This is the best cover I've heard, moved to tears.

Incredible cover. I can't stop listening to it. Your scratchy voice is intense and deep. I'm lovin 'it!

Once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Went face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Made memories we knew would never fade One day, my father, he told me, "Son, don't let it slip away" He took me in his arms, I heard him say "When you get older your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid" He said, "One day, you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember" My father told me when I was just a child "These are the nights that never die" My father told me "When thunderclouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve your name into those shining stars" He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores Don't forsake this life of yours I'll guide you home no matter where you are" One day, my father, he told me, "Son, don't let it slip away" When I was just a kid, I heard him say "When you get older your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid" He said, "One day, you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember" My father told me when I was just a child "These are the nights that never die" My father told me "These are the nights that never die" My father told me My father told me

This cover is absolutely beautiful. I am sure Avicci would have been very proud to hear his song sang so beautifully and with so much heart. Wonderful start to my day, a new favourite on my playlist that’s for sure 👌❤️

I adore this cover! I don't know what he's playing on the piano but it makes it so magical and I would love to have that in sheet music

this song makes me remember about my memories with my friends, I really miss the old days 🥺

You literally made me cry...Beautifully Sang....

I will never die without doing any auspicious journey and live each and every moment in a beautiful way.

This never gets old ... Lovely

Lyrics Once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Went face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Made memories we knew would never fade One day, my father, he told me "Son, don't let it slip away" He took me in his arms, I heard him say "When you get older Your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid" He said, "One day, you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember" My father told me when I was just a child "These are the nights that never die" My father told me "When thunderclouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve your name into those shining stars" He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores Don't forsake this life of yours I'll guide you home no matter where you are" One day, my father, he told me "Son, don't let it slip away" When I was just a kid, I heard him say "When you get older Your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid" He said, "One day, you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember" My father told me when I was just a child "These are the nights that never die" My father told me "These are the nights that never die" My father told me My father told me

The song is sung with feeling that comes from his heart, I miss my father, beautiful song I can't stop repeating it

The more you will hear the song, the more you will fall for it, this song deserves all the love and appreciation!

This is not just a song. They are life lessons.

Whenever I listen this song, I miss my dad. Rest in peace, Dad.❤

เป็นคนไทยคนหนึ่งที่ชื่นชอบผลงานเพลงของคุณ ขอให้โชคดี กับบทเพลงของคุณ รักและเคารพ จากไทยแลนด์ 🇹🇭

The song is sung with feeling that comes from his heart, I miss my father, beautiful song

I keep listening to this cover of yours. everyday

"One day you'll leave this world behind , so live a life you will remember" I like these

Thank you for an awesome tribute to the late Avicii ❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺. Rest in Peace Tim, you and your legacy will never be forgotten 😔😔😔

"The Nights" Once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Went face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Made memories we knew would never fade One day my father-he told me "Son, don't let it slip away" He took me in his arms, I heard him say "When you get older Your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid" He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind So, live a life you will remember" My father told me when I was just a child "These are the nights that never die" My father told me "When thunder clouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve your name into those shining stars" He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores Don't forsake this life of yours I'll guide you home no matter where you are" One day my father-he told me "Son, don't let it slip away" When I was just a kid I heard him say "When you get older Your wild heart will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid" He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind So, live a life you will remember" My father told me when I was just a child "These are the nights that never die" My father told me "These are the nights that never die" My father told me My father told me

The song is sung with feeling that comes from his heart, I miss my father, beautiful song I can't stop repeating it❤

As Avicii said "I don't want people to remember me for the money I made or the fame I gained, but rather the life I lived"

I do love this version...his voice is so unique...he sang this song with the heart...and everybody can feel it, I quess

I cannot stop listening to this. I am the oldest of 3 children. And I am a 48 year old woman. My brother is 11 years younger than me. But I still remember & feel my own personal relationship to my dad. So many songs that I love are about father/son relationships. But as a woman…I have really become emotionally attached to this song. When I listen to it…I think about my whole family. I think about my grandpa…etc. Thank you. Very talented group.

His voice aligns with the soul of the song ❣️

The best 👍 in Indonesia country viral 🇮🇩

Damn....I can't stop my tears. his voice is so amazing.

I love this live version... It’s my favorite!🎶♥️🎶

That "remember" hits hard 😍

Brilliant voice of the artist... Avicii is still alive in our hearts💜

I want this version played at my funeral someday.

Thank you for this beautiful 2:33 mins.

One of the best versions of the song!

what a touching voice, it's so soft. after a hard day, it makes me feel recover

Avicii still lives on😢❤

Thank you bro. This makes my tears down as my dad leaves me at my age of 2 years and 8 months😢😢😢. This sounds like my dad is telling me.I miss him😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Que voz, esse cara canta muito, gostei da música so por causa da sua voz.

Brother I am listening this song in a loop, non-stop ❤️❤️ I Love this song so much. Your voice is so soothing ❤️ keep going brother 👍🏼

this is amazing your voice sounds amazing and im listening to it on repeat

This makes me want to live my life to the fullest 🤗

I wish this cover was in Spotify I listen to this 7 times everyday !!! 💜

Very inspirational voice. I think you sang with all your heart 💚. Bài hát đánh thức nhiều cảm xúc trong tim tôi 😊

Thjs song made me cry 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😥😥😥😓😓😓😭😭😭😞😞😞 so emotional

This song brings back so many memories

Thankyou for your beautiful voice, it’s just so soothing especially when hard times

Hey, once upon a younger year （昔、僕がまだ若かった頃） When all our shadows disappeared （辺りは暗くなり影が見えなくなってから） The animals inside came out to play （僕の中の獣が暴れ出そうとしていた） Hey, went face to face with all our fears （すべての恐怖に立ち向かって） Learned our lessons through the tears （涙を流しながら多くのことを学んできた） Made memories we knew would never fade （そうして学んできたものは色あせることなく自分の中に残って行く） One day my father-he told me, （ある日、父さんが僕に話してくれた） “Son, don’t let it slip away.” （「息子よ、時を無駄にしてはいけない」） He took me in his arms, I heard him say, （父さんの腕の中で、僕は聞いていた） “When you get older （「おまえが大人になった時） Your wild heart will live for younger days （自分の奥底にある気持ちが若い頃のように生きたいと思う時がくる） Think of me if ever you’re afraid.” （もしもその時不安に感じたのなら、父さんのことを思い出してほしい」） He said, “One day you’ll leave this world behind （「いつかおまえもこの世を去る時がくる） So live a life you will remember.” （だから、思い返してよかったと思える人生にしなさい」） My father told me when I was just a child （僕がまだほんの子供だった時、父さんはそう言ったんだ） These are the nights that never die （その夜のことは忘れる事はできない） My father told me （父さんはそう教えてくれたんだ） When thunder clouds start pouring down （雷雲が空を覆い、雷と雨が降り出すと） Light a fire they can’t put out （誰も消すことはできない炎が明かりを灯す） Carve your name into those shining stars （輝く星々に自分の名前を刻み込む） He said, “Go venture far beyond these shores. （父さんは言った、「この海岸を超えて遠くまで旅に出なさい） Don’t forsake this life of yours. （決して人生を諦めてはいけない） I’ll guide you home no matter where you are” （おまえがどこに居ようと父さんが家に連れ戻してあげるから」） One day my father-he told me, （ある日、父さん、僕に話してくれた） “Son, don’t let it slip away” （「息子よ、時を無駄にしてはいけない」） When I was just a kid I heard him say, （父さんの腕の中で、僕は聞いていた） “When you get older （「おまえが大人になり） Your wild heart will live for younger days （自分の奥底にある気持ちが若い頃のように生きたいと思う時がくる） Think of me if ever you’re afraid.” （もしもその時不安に感じたのなら、父さんのことを思い出してほしい」） He said, “One day you’ll leave this world behind （「いつかおまえもこの世を去る時がくる） So live a life you will remember.” （だから、思い返してよかったと思える人生にしなさい」） My father told me when I was just a child （僕がまだほんの子供だった時、父さんはそう言ったんだ） These are the nights that never die （その夜のことは忘れる事はできない） My father told me （父さんはそう教えてくれたんだ） These are the nights that never die （その夜のことは忘れる事はできない） My father told me （父さんはそう教えてくれたんだ）

Just heard this song accidentally and love it without reason. Love the original and love this cover versions. Both hits

Your singing voice is the best Because your singing voice sounds magnificent with a singing voice that reminds you of Avicii.

hearing this song always make me cry.

Amazing Rendition!. Avicii Would be Proud!.

the best rendition ever, better than the original. this version it hits me in the feels

What a lovely voice

Thanks for giving the lyrics meaning! R.I.P Avicii! ♥

Respect to avicii who made this song and leave his family, song, friends and the world behind,😥

Thailand🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭👍👍

Brother your voice is magical

Avicii would proud to listen this 🤗

k biết sao nghe bài này lúc nào cũng đúng tâm trạng🥺

how many times that i've seen this video. It's still emtional, sometimes in the late night it made I miss my family more

The best cover from two superb congrats ☺️👍🏻

I miss the old days, back when I was younger and didn't have any cares in the world. When I graduate, I want this song to be playing when I have my own senior night for sports, as well as when I walk on stage. I want the younger players on all of my teams to do what I didn't -- to live the life they will remember. And when I graduate, I will take these lyrics with me and live a life I will remember.

i cant stop listening to this song

RIP Avicii 💔💔 Well, your voice is so goood👏

I've been looking for this song for 3 years.😯

haven"t any word where ever you are you will win every one heart😍😍😍😍

I have saved the previous cover of “the nights” to my playlist , that was awesome and now another masterpiece. You are the best.

Tone of my key loved ones are no longer here. We lived a rich life together. This song is so true and beautiful and gives us a precious message to reflect and hopefully act on. I do.

i dont know how to say this voice, so prefect , just click "like" and respect!

Never gets old, Fire! 🔥

Dude your voice 😭❤️

Bản cover thật cảm xúc . 🇻🇳

It's a very nice song And I listen to it every night It's strange that tears flow every time I listen to this song. fc Thailand🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🤟🤟❤️❤️💯💯

เพราะมากครับ❤️🇹🇭

I'm about to tear up when I always listening to this song. 😥😭

Awesome 😭I love this version 🪴

this song brings back so much memories 😭

Magical voice...♥️♥️♥️

This song is to asome i so like hear this everytime

What a lovely voice man😩

This confirms my feeling that Post Malone should cover this. This guy did great

TECHNOBLADE NEVER DEATH 😢

"One day, you'll leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember."

One day my father He told me Son, Dont Let in slip away He Took me in His arms, I Heard Him say when you get other Your Wild Heart will live for Younger Days Think of me if ever Your're afraid He Said, One day You'll laeve this worls behind So Live a life you will remember my father told me when i was Just a child These are the Nights that never die My father Told me....

OMG This man voice really melting . shit . cant get away . i love his voice !!!!

I listened over and over 💕

He say one-day you leave this world behind,So live a life that will remember. My father told me when i was just a child,this are the night that never die🖤

I love this song

This is an absolutely beautiful cove

A legend forever CR7 ❤❤

love your vocals 💖.😔😔🥺🥺😥😥Avicii miss you never forget you till I die.

Legend never die 😇

The is the first-ever English which I understood every single line of the song punched my heart Keep going very superb song

Lyrics Hey, once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Hey, when face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Made memories we knew would never fade One day my father-he told me, "Son, don't let it slip away" He took me in his arms, I heard him say, "When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid." He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember." My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me When thunder clouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve your name into those shinning stars He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores. Don't forsake this life of yours. I'll guide you home no matter where you are." One day my father-he told me, "Son, don't let it slip away." When I was just a kid I heard him say, "When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid." He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember." My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me These are the nights that never die My father told me