Be The Young
10. Yellowcard Lyrics
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Went coast to coast
And we both felt so alive (so alive)
We traded safe for something we just had to be
And we almost lost our minds (lost our minds)
But we're still here searching
This is loud
This is endless and I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place
We could find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Summer came and flew by twice as fast
It was close enough to feel
And after all this waiting for skies to fall
I need this to be real
Oh, please let it be real
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
Growing up has just begun
(Growing up has just begun)
But there's a place
We could find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
(Forever be the young)
Where I was broken I am healed
I learned to fight
I learned to feel
And I can't believe my eyes
You are still here next to me
All I need you're all I see
In this life we hope to find
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
Growing up has just begun
(Growing up has just begun)
But there's a place
We could find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
(Forever be the young)
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
(We'll forever be the young)
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
(We'll forever be the young)
It's endless and I know
The lyrics of Yellowcard's song Be The Young are about the feeling of being alive and the desire to hold onto that feeling, despite the progress of time and the inevitability of growing up. The song is a nostalgic reflection on young love and the memories and experiences that have shaped the singer. It speaks to the idea that even as life moves forward, there is always a place where the pain of growing up can be put aside and we can "forever be the young".
The first verse sets the scene of two people who have made wishes together and shared an exciting adventure. They have taken risks, stepped outside of their comfort zone, and lost themselves in the moment. The chorus brings in the idea that growing up is just beginning, and that the joy and freedom they have experienced can't be sustained forever. But the singer continues to search for a place where they can always return to that feeling of being the young and carefree.
The second verse uses the metaphor of summer passing too quickly to express the singer's yearning for things to be real and authentic. The hopes and dreams that we have are fleeting, but the desire to hold onto them is strong. The bridge of the song brings in a hopeful note - the idea that even though we may be broken at times, we can heal and learn to fight and feel again. The comfort and companionship of someone we care about can make all the difference in finding a place where we can feel young again.
Overall, Yellowcard's Be The Young is a song that seeks to capture the longing to hold onto the joys of youth, even as we mature and progress through life. It speaks to the power of shared experiences and relationships, and the possibility of finding a place where we can turn back the clock and "forever be the young".
Line by Line Meaning
I made these wishes with you
Together we dreamed up things we wanted to achieve and do.
Went coast to coast
We traveled far and wide to explore the world around us.
And we both felt so alive (so alive)
As we experienced new things together, we were filled with the joy of being alive.
We traded safe for something we just had to be
We chose to take risks and step out of our comfort zones to pursue something we deeply desired.
And we almost lost our minds (lost our minds)
At times, we became so consumed by our pursuit that we lost touch with reality and almost went crazy.
But we're still here searching
Despite the challenges we faced, we're still searching for what we're looking for.
Summer came and flew by twice as fast
Summer, a symbol of youth and freedom, passed by quickly and we felt time slipping away.
It was close enough to feel
We were able to experience and embrace the beauty of summer to the fullest.
And after all this waiting for skies to fall
After anticipating and fearing the worst, we're ready for the next chapter of life.
I need this to be real
We yearn for this moment, this feeling of aliveness, to be authentic and not just a fleeting dream.
But there's a place
We could find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Despite the inevitability of growing up and facing pain, there's a place where we can find solace and hold onto our youthfulness forever.
Where I was broken I am healed
I learned to fight
I learned to feel
And I can't believe my eyes
You are still here next to me
All I need you're all I see
In this life we hope to find
Through the ups and downs, we've grown and overcome hardship, with each other always by our side as a source of strength and love. Together we continue on this journey of life in search of meaning and fulfillment.
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place
We could find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Life can be overwhelming and can feel unending, but even as we grow up, there's a place where we can find a reprieve from the pain and hold onto our youthfulness forever.
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
(We'll forever be the young)
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless and I know
(We'll forever be the young)
It's endless and I know
The feeling of being young, the vibrancy of youth, is infinite and will live on in us forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LONGINEU WARREN III PARSONS, RYAN MICHAEL MENDEZ, SEAN MICHAEL WELLMAN-MACKIN, SEAN T. O'DONNELL, WILLIAM RYAN KEY
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Jeremy W.
Just doing this cause I’m bored
I made these wishes with you
Went coast to coast
And we both felt so alive
We traded safe for something
We just had to be
And we almost lost our minds
But we're still here searching
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless
And I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place we can find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Summer came and flew by
Twice as fast
It was close enough to feel
And after all this waiting
For skies to fall
I need this to be real
Please let it be real
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless
And I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place we can find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Where I was broken, I have healed
I learned to fight, I learned to feel
And I can't believe my eyes
You are still here next to me
All I need, you're all I see
In this life we hoped to find
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless
And I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place we can find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young.
Shane Burke
This isn't a song, this is an anthem
Reejee Mallari
Couldn't agree more
Daniel Acourt
Amen, you preaching to the chore.
Dmytro Nevzgodov
Agree.
Angry, hungry, happy ain't fifteen years 😄
Surplus
Do you ever listen to a song a bunch on it's own, but still have to come and listen to it on YouTube just to feel like you're listening to it with a ton of other fans? You see the comments and feel a connection to the hundreds of thousands of other people who have experienced the same feelings as you. It's an experience.
Firdaus Zainudin
The best of Yellowcard song in their entire history... When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes is their best album.
Daniel Bridges
One of their best songs ever.
Nanofication
No matter how many years pass, you will remain young at heart. That's what I got out of the song.
Jeremy W.
Just doing this cause I’m bored
I made these wishes with you
Went coast to coast
And we both felt so alive
We traded safe for something
We just had to be
And we almost lost our minds
But we're still here searching
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless
And I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place we can find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Summer came and flew by
Twice as fast
It was close enough to feel
And after all this waiting
For skies to fall
I need this to be real
Please let it be real
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless
And I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place we can find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young
Where I was broken, I have healed
I learned to fight, I learned to feel
And I can't believe my eyes
You are still here next to me
All I need, you're all I see
In this life we hoped to find
This is loud
This is cold
This is endless
And I know
Growing up has just begun
But there's a place we can find
Where this pain is useless
And we'll forever be the young.
LFM Man
When I keep thinking about my youth dripping away and visualize my older self looking back to this song, it only makes my emotions towards the song even stronger...