I Got
Young the Giant Lyrics
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There's strange force in your kiss oh
All's divine in desire
With an ire of philosophy,
Burning scrolls in the naked heat,
Oh how coy is your little boy. No!
'Cause I know it don't read that well. Yeah!
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in
I got buried
No it won't be long. Yeah!
In the night where I live,
Your children sway they fuel the kitch
Raise their glass to Soviet cries in the ward,
And in shadows
Outright, in times of old,
So the fumes are falling, smell them burn,
Like always, yes always.
Now hear!
'Cause I know it don't read that well.
And I know, only time will tell me
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in.
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in song
And I know it don't read that well, yeah
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in.
I got oh buried
Oh no
'Cause I know I got you
The lyrics in Young the Giant's popular song I Got are cryptic, full of metaphorical language and open to interpretation. The song seems to focus on the singer's experiences in the night time, where he describes a "strange force" in his kiss and how "all's divine in desire." Throughout the rest of the verses, the singer suggests that the events that unfold in the darkness are not always easy to understand or interpret. There are references to "burning scrolls in the naked heat" and "Soviet cries in the ward," but the meaning behind these phrases remains unclear.
The chorus of the song, however, is more straightforward, with the singer repeating the phrase "I got buried" multiple times. The repetition of this phrase suggests that the singer has experienced some kind of emotional or spiritual death, but is hoping to rise again soon. He seems to be certain that his resurrection will occur, stating that "No it won't be long before I rise in song." Overall, the lyrics of I Got are dreamlike and introspective, encouraging listeners to think more deeply about the nature of love, desire, and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
In the night where I live,
The setting of the song is at night and the singer is reflecting on their environment.
There's strange force in your kiss oh
The singer feels a mysterious and powerful energy in their partner's kiss.
All's divine in desire
The singer believes that everything associated with desire is heavenly and perfect.
With an ire of philosophy,
The singer is expressing a passionate anger mixed with philosophical thought.
Burning scrolls in the naked heat,
The singer is metaphorically burning valuable information in a very intense, exposed situation.
Oh how coy is your little boy. No!
The singer is criticizing someone, calling them childish and insincere.
'Cause I know it don't read that well. Yeah!
The singer is acknowledging that their emotions may not be conveyed clearly to others.
I got buried
The singer has been figuratively buried or suppressed by something negative.
No it won't be long before I rise in
The singer is hopeful that they will overcome whatever is holding them back soon.
No it won't be long. Yeah!
The singer is even more certain that they will soon break free from their struggles.
Your children sway they fuel the kitch
The singer is observing that the younger generation is following superficial trends.
Raise their glass to Soviet cries in the ward,
The singer is describing a scene of young people celebrating a political movement that does not align with their country's values.
And in shadows
The singer is suggesting that there are hidden forces at work in this scenario.
Outright, in times of old,
The singer is referring to a more straightforward approach to life that used to exist.
So the fumes are falling, smell them burn,
The singer is noticing a toxic or dangerous situation unfolding.
Like always, yes always.
The singer is exclaiming that this type of situation has happened before and will continue to happen.
Now hear!
The singer is expressing a call to action or a plea for attention.
And I know, only time will tell me
The singer realizes that they must be patient and wait for time to reveal their ultimate outcome.
I got oh buried
The singer is emphasizing their current state of being buried or trapped.
Oh no
The singer is expressing a feeling of despair or hopelessness.
'Cause I know I got you
The singer derives comfort from the fact that they have a supportive partner or someone by their side.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN VAUGHT, CHAD BENEKOS, DOUG BOYCE, JERRAD SHAIN, MARK YOUNG, WES GEER
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Faith Fowler
In the night where I live,
There's strange force in your kiss oh
All's divine in desire
With an ire of philosophy,
Burning scrolls in the naked heat,
Oh how coy is your little boy. No!
'Cause I know it don't read that well. Yeah!
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in
I got buried
No it won't be long. Yeah!
In the night where I live,
Your children sway they fuel the kitch
Raise their glass to Soviet cries in the ward,
And in shadows
Outright, in times of old,
So the fumes are falling, smell them burn,
Like always, yes always.
Now hear!
'Cause I know it don't read that well.
And I know, only time will tell me
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in.
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in song
And I know it don't read that well, yeah
I got buried
No it won't be long before I rise in.
I got oh buried
Oh no
'Cause I know I got you
ネオ凪
How have they not gotten more recognition. This music is amazing. You guys rock.
TheEndTrend
DRajtify Absolutely agree. I think they're getting traction now with Mind Over Matter. YTG is an incredible band, can't wait to see them live.
Cuauhtemoc Vazquez
Just seen them live 2 weeks ago for the third time and I honestly like that they are not that big because it’s a true fan base and they are amazing musicians. Even better live!!!
Bobby Jones
Foster The People, Cage The Elephant, Young The Giant... Weird names, incredible bands.
birdsqautch man
Bobby Jones for me it's MGMT, Passion Pit, and Young the Giant.
Bobby Jones
Samuel Day Love them, too. And Weezer and Foo Fighters. Etc.
Lazuli Lapis
+Bobby Jones British India maybe?
Logan Plourde
FOALS, Alvvays, the strokes
owen lewis
Walk the moons old stuff is fantastic, I don't really like all this new shut up and dance stuff tho
Robin Lyn
This song is absolutely mesmerising to hear/see performed live. Definitely see them if you get the opportunity.