Singer Hannah Reid (born on 30 December 1989) and guitarist Dan Rothman met in the dorms of Nottingham University where they began writing music together in 2009. They later added multi-instrumentalist Dot Major to complete the London Grammar line-up.
Their popularity rose with the 2012 release of "Hey Now" which they uploaded to the internet and instantly found an online cult following. Their self-released 2013 debut EP "Metal & Dust" reached the Top 5 of the iTunes chart. The same year they signed to Ministry of Sound and the single "Wasting My Young Years" appeared as the first release on the label. 2013 also saw them play a sold-out show at the Islington Assembly Hall and make an appearance at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
"Strong" was the next single extracted from the album "If You Wait", released on September 9th, 2013.
The band's album "Truth Is a Beautiful Thing" was released on 9 June 2017.
On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released “Baby It's You,” their first single since 2017.
Official site: http://londongrammar.com
Wasting My Young Years
London Grammar Lyrics
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Do you find it hard to say it with me tonight?
I've walked these miles but I've walked 'em straight lined
You'll never know what was like to be
Fine
I'm wasting my young years
It doesn't matter if
I'm chasing old ideas
It doesn't matter if
Baby
We are
We are
Maybe I'm wasting my young years
Baby
Oh we are
We are
Maybe I'm wasting my young years
Don't you know that it's only fear
I wouldn't worry, you have all your life
I've heard it takes some time to get it right
I'm wasting my young years
It doesn't matter if
I'm chasing old ideas
It doesn't matter if
Baby
We are
We are
Baby I'm wasting my young years
Baby
We are
We are
Baby I'm wasting my young years
I don't know what, you want
Don't leave me hanging on
Don't know what you want
Don't leave me hanging on
The lyrics of London Grammar’s song Wasting My Young Years reflect a feeling of disillusionment and uncertainty that many young adults might relate to. The song begins with the lines "You crossed this line, do you find it hard to say it with me tonight?" The singer may be referring to a romantic relationship or a personal struggle that someone may go through. The next line "I’ve walked these miles but I’ve walked ‘em straight-lined" could mean that the singer has tried to stay true to themselves, despite the challenges they have faced.
The chorus of the song, "I'm wasting my young years, it doesn't matter if I'm chasing old ideas" shows how the person feels that they are wasting their youth on things that no longer serve them. The following lines, "Baby, we are, we are, maybe I'm wasting my young years" and "don't you know that it's only fear," indicate that the singer is unsure of their path and may be struggling with fear and self-doubt.
The final lines of the song, "I don't know what you want, don't leave me hanging on" suggest that the person is looking for answers or guidance from someone else, but is struggling to find it. The song may serve as a reminder to embrace youth while it lasts and to not waste it on things that don't matter.
Line by Line Meaning
You crossed this line
You have overstepped a boundary
Do you find it hard to say it with me tonight?
Is it difficult for you to say it to me in person, right now?
I've walked these miles but I've walked 'em straight lined
I have traveled great distances, always in a straightforward manner
You'll never know what was like to be Fine
You will never truly understand what it feels like to be okay
I'm wasting my young years
I am spending my precious youth foolishly
It doesn't matter if
It is insignificant if
I'm chasing old ideas
I am pursuing outdated concepts
Baby
My dear
We are
We exist
We are
We exist
Maybe I'm wasting my young years
Perhaps I am using my youthful time thoughtlessly
Baby
My dear
Oh we are
Oh, we exist
We are
We exist
Maybe I'm wasting my young years
Perhaps I am using my youthful time thoughtlessly
Don't you know that it's only fear
Do you not understand that it is only anxiety?
I wouldn't worry, you have all your life
I would not be concerned, you have your whole life ahead of you
I've heard it takes some time to get it right
I have heard that it requires time to do something correctly
I don't know what, you want
I am uncertain of what you desire
Don't leave me hanging on
Do not abandon me in suspense
Don't know what you want
I am unaware of your true wishes
Don't leave me hanging on
Do not abandon me in suspense
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Harry Joseph Rothman, Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, Hannah Felicity May Reid
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