We Are Young
-3OH!3 Lyrics


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Windows down
Pedal to the sneakers
Turn up the volume
Blow up the speakers
Best clothes on
Goin' down on fire
Turn the lights off
Turn the music higher

I broke free, cast away
Won't find me
And now your never gonna break me down, gonna break me down
This is all I can take, so farewell
'Cause your never gonna find me now,
Gonna find me now

We are young! (whoa) we are young! (whoa)
We drink and we fight and we love just because
We are numb, (whoa)
We're on the run (whoa)
And your never gonna chase us down.
We are young.

Dance with the devil
Don't be shy
Nothing's gonna stop us
We can't die
Sleepin' in a bed
Waking up outside
At least I can say I tried
So you fathers don't let go of your daughters
We take what we want we don't borrow
Think I found a message in a bottle
This is drinking down your sorrows

I broke free, cast away
Won't find me
And now your never gonna break me down, gonna break me down
This is all I can take, so farewell
'Cause your never gonna find me now, gonna find me now

We are young! (whoa) we are young! (whoa)
We drink and we fight and we love just because,
We are numb, (whoa) We're on the run (whoa)
And your never gonna chase us down.
We are young, young, young (whoa)
We are young, young, young (whoa)
We are young, young, young (whoa)
And your never gonna chase us down
We are young

If I'm doin' this right
I'll be leavin' tonight
I got my bags packed tight
So many reasons to leave
I got my hands on my keys
Ya I'll be leavin' tonight

We are young! (whoa) we are young! (whoa)
We drink and we fight and we love just because,
We are numb, (whoa) we're on the run (whoa)
And your never gonna chase us down.
We are young, young, young (whoa)
We are young, young, young (whoa)
We are young, young, young (whoa)




And your never gonna chase us down
We are young

Overall Meaning

In the song 'We Are Young', 3OH!3 presents a fast-paced, upbeat song that emphasizes the spirit of youth, adventure, and rebellion. The lyrics express a sense of freedom and breaking away from norms and expectations in order to live life to the fullest. The opening lines indicate a desire to drive with the windows down, blasting music and not caring about anything else – an image of pure unleashed energy. The lines "I broke free, cast away, won't find me" reflect the idea of leaving behind everything that binds an individual and embracing the unknown adventures of life. The song highlights a culture of rebellion against authority that is often glorified by the youth.


The chorus of the song encapsulates the essence of the song as it proclaims the anthem of youth, "We are young, we drink and we fight and we love just because, we are numb, we're on the run and you're never gonna chase us down." The lines "Dance with the devil, don't be shy, nothing's gonna stop us, we can't die" express the carefree nature and wildness of youth. The lyrics suggest that youth should live life on their own terms and not take unnecessary risks. The desire to escape and start anew is evident in the lines "If I'm doing this right, I'll be leaving tonight, I got my bags packed tight, so many reasons to leave."


Overall, the lyrics of 'We Are Young' are a celebration of the wild, carefree, and adventurous spirit of youth. The song encourages the youth to break free from the chains of authority and societal expectations, embrace life's adventures, and live fearlessly.


Line by Line Meaning

Windows down
Roll down the car windows


Pedal to the sneakers
Press the gas pedal down with my sneakers


Turn up the volume
Increase the sound level


Blow up the speakers
Play music so loudly that the artists may break


Best clothes on
Wearing the finest clothes


Goin' down on fire
Leaving with a bang, with enthusiasm


Turn the lights off
Switch off the lights


Turn the music higher
Increase the volume of music even more


I broke free, cast away
I am free from your control and influence


Won't find me
You won't be able to track me down


And now you're never gonna break me down, gonna break me down
You will never be able to bring me down again


This is all I can take, so farewell
I have had enough, goodbye


'Cause you're never gonna find me now, gonna find me now
Because you will never be able to locate me again


We are young! (whoa) we are young! (whoa)
We are youthful and full of life


We drink and we fight and we love just because
We enjoy drinking, fighting and loving for the sake of it


We are numb, (whoa)
We have become immune to pain and emotions


We're on the run (whoa)
We are escaping from our problems and responsibilities


And you're never gonna chase us down.
You will never catch us


Dance with the devil
Take risks and live dangerously


Don't be shy
Be bold and confident


Nothing's gonna stop us
No obstacles can halt our progress


We can't die
We feel invincible and immortal


Sleepin' in a bed, waking up outside
We are living recklessly, with no regard for safety or security


At least I can say I tried
I may fail, but I learned from the experience


So you fathers don't let go of your daughters
Parents should be protective and cautious of their children


We take what we want we don't borrow
We take control of our own lives and don't rely on others for help


Think I found a message in a bottle
I have found a message from someone who was lost at sea, a metaphor for discovery


This is drinking down your sorrows
Using alcohol to numb the pain and sorrow


If I'm doin' this right
If I make the right choices


I'll be leavin' tonight
I will depart tonight


I got my bags packed tight
I have my luggage ready to go


So many reasons to leave
I have many reasons to leave


I got my hands on my keys
Ready to start the car and drive away


And your never gonna chase us down
You will never be able to track us down


We are young, young, young (whoa)
We are young and alive


And your never gonna chase us down
You will never be able to catch us


We are young
We are young and free




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATHANIEL MOTTE, SEAN FOREMAN

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