Discover the story of the song > If I Die Young – Glee Cast

The song is about the protagonist's wish after they die young to be buried in a nice way - wrapped in satin, laying in roses and sunk in a river at dawn. They hope to be remembered fondly and want their mother to know they are safe. The song talks about how short life can be, but even after death, the protagonist hopes their words will be heard and their memory will be cherished.