Not Nineteen Forever The song of my teenage years and so much more
In 2008 Courteeners released ‘Not Nineteen Forever’ then it was just another single from their debut album ‘St Jude’. However since then the song has become a fan favourite and a firm staple in the bands live set.
But it’s so much more than that. This song seems to be one of the universal tracks at least in my life. It always seems to get a room going. Whether that be at a house party, before a gig, during a Courteeners gig, at an Indie Disco. It’s a good listen on your own too, although the chorus is a big anthemic singalong. The verses are relatable tales of being young and drunk. I for one can definitely relate to those.
Many of my memories, involve music in some capacity. I love going to gigs and I’ve seen Courteeners 6 times. Four in Manchester, once in Liverpool and finally once at a festival. This song sends shivers down my spine hearing it live. Blossoms play this before they walk on stage and get a whole room bouncing to a song playing through the speakers. I’ve had the best nights at uni dancing to this, from my uni halls kitchen, to Shit Indie Disco, to Heebie Jeebies.
This song makes me happy and the memories I have with it I’ll treasure forever. It reminds me of certain individuals, who I have shared these memories with, music has that power to transport us back to those places. To those times, with those people. This song is extra special because it takes me back to a time that has since passed, and reminds me of a person, who has also since passed.
For all of the people who’ve I’ve made those memories with. You all know who you are.
Thank you for reading x