A post-hardcore band from Louisville, Ky.
Were known as She Asked For It and With Hearts Like Trumpets.
Current lineup:
Vocals-Blake Hester
Drums-Jared Barron
Guitar-Dustin Pring
Bass-Chase Terry
Guitar & Vocals-Brent Mills (formerly of Man About Town)
They are currently signed to Little Heart Records
Youngblood
Aesthetics Versus Architecture Lyrics
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I am my mother's son
I am the youngblood
I am my mother's son
I have my father's eyes
And an addictive appetite
I have rode the pale horse
Into a town of whores and thieves
Oh, the change in the blood
Oh, the change in the blood
Oh, the change in my brother, my blood
Oh, the change
You always told me to pray to God
But he is not listening to you
He has been talking to me
And he wanted me to tell you
Things will never be the way you want them to be
And I am not sorry
And neither is he
I am the youngblood
I am my family's trade
A fucking mistake
Oh brother, tell me of the man that you’ll become
Oh brother, tell me what it's like to be the perfect son
Oh brother, tell me how you live with yourself making our mother cry
Oh brother, tell me how you live with yourself letting your brother die
Oh, the change in my blood
Oh, the change in the blood
Oh, the change in the blood
Oh, the change in my brother, my blood
Oh, the change
I am the youngblood
I am my mother's son
I am the Youngblood
I am my mother's son
The lyrics to Aesthetics Versus Architecture's song "Youngblood" are emotional and introspective, revealing the thoughts and experiences of someone who struggles with their family's expectations and their own identity. The repetition of the line "I am the youngblood, I am my mother's son" underscores the singer's sense of being trapped by their familial ties and their own genetic heritage.
The singer seems to be struggling with addiction, both physically ("an addictive appetite") and emotionally (having married a drug addict who cheats). They also appear to have a difficult relationship with their brother, who may be more successful or accomplished than they are ("tell me what it's like to be the perfect son"). The singer's frustration and anger towards their brother is palpable in lines like "tell me how you live with yourself making our mother cry" and "letting your brother die."
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with their sense of self and their place in the world. They reject their mother's advice to pray to God and assert that "things will never be the way you want them to be." Ultimately, the song seems to be a reflection on the challenges of growing up and finding one's own way in the world, even when that means rejecting the expectations and values of one's family.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the youngblood
I am the new generation, the one who will pave the way for the future.
I am my mother's son
I share a bond with my mother that extends beyond mere genetics. She shaped who I am today.
I have my father's eyes
I inherited physical traits from my father, allowing me to be a reminder of his legacy.
And an addictive appetite
I have a hunger for experiences and sensations that intensify my life.
I have rode the pale horse
I have experienced death and tragedy, and I have grown stronger because of it.
Into a town of whores and thieves
I have come face to face with the depravity and corruption of society.
I married a drug who constantly cheats
My romantic partner is dependent on drugs and betrays me frequently.
Oh, the change in the blood
The passing down of one's lineage involves a significant transformation in the individual's outlook on life.
Oh, the change in my brother, my blood
My own kin has undergone a significant shift in personality, morals, or desires.
You always told me to pray to God
You have taught me to seek guidance and comfort in a higher power.
But he is not listening to you
Your devotion to a higher power has not translated into personal reassurance or success.
He has been talking to me
I have started to find my own way in the world, regardless of what traditional religious teachings preach.
And he wanted me to tell you
Through my own experiences, I have come to see what you could not.
Things will never be the way you want them to be
Despite your best efforts and intentions, life will never play out exactly how you hoped or dreamed it would.
And I am not sorry
I will not apologize for my beliefs or actions, even if they conflict with yours.
And neither is he
Even the higher power we worship does not feel remorse for his actions or inaction.
I am my family's trade
My family has a history and reputation that I must uphold and continue.
A fucking mistake
My existence may be seen as a regrettable or disappointing outcome.
Oh brother, tell me of the man that you’ll become
Share with me your aspirations, your plans for the future, and your dreams.
Oh brother, tell me what it's like to be the perfect son
Describe what qualities or actions would make someone the ideal offspring in our society.
Oh brother, tell me how you live with yourself making our mother cry
Confess to me how you are able to bear the weight of causing our maternal figure pain or suffering.
Oh brother, tell me how you live with yourself letting your brother die
Confide in me how you are able to cope with the guilt and sorrow of allowing your own kin to perish or fail.
I am the Youngblood
I am an untested and energetic figure in the grand scheme of life.
I am my mother's son
My relationship with my mother extends beyond just being a product of her biology.
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bill Wayne
Already my favorite song of 2013, can't wait to see you guys this weekend
Z a k
This is amazing!
Joshua Pansera
"You always told me to pray to God But he is not listening to you He has been talking to me And he wanted me to tell you Things will never be the way you want them to be And I am not sorry And neither is he"
Dallas Roberson
Makes me feel fifteen again... in a good way though.
Marcus Dorsey
Nice