Too Young to Go Steady
Andee Silver Lyrics

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Too young to go steady, too young
I hear him (her) say.
He (she) says I'm (we're) not ready
But then why am I (are we) feeling this way?

Too young so he (she) tells me
He (she) says we'll have to wait.
Why wait till it may be too late?

Can't he (she) realize he (she) drive me wild
Is he (she) made of stone?
Must he (she) always treat me (act just) like a child?

Won't he (she) ever own up
I'm (we're) grown up?
Some day he'll (she'll) be sorry

Some day just wait and see
He'll (she'll) wish he'd (she'd) gone steady with me!

Overall Meaning

Andee Silver's song Too Young to Go Steady tells the story of a person who wants to take their relationship to the next level but their partner insists they are too young. The lyrics express frustration and a desire to be seen as a mature adult capable of making their own decisions about their love life. The singer feels confused by their partner's reluctance because they are experiencing a strong attraction and connection to them. The repetition of the phrase "too young" emphasizes the theme of age and the societal pressures that dictate when it is appropriate to pursue a relationship.

The first verse establishes the singer's desire to move forward in the relationship despite their partner's objections. The second verse questions why they should wait until it may be too late, emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and not letting societal norms dictate their actions. The third verse questions their partner's emotions, wondering if they are made of stone, and acknowledging the frustration of being treated like a child. The final verse predicts that their partner will someday regret not taking their relationship seriously.

The song captures the feelings of young love and the pressure to conform to societal norms. It is a timeless theme that has resonated with audiences throughout the years. Silver's delicate vocal delivery and the jazzy instrumentation give the song a dreamy, romantic atmosphere that complements the wistful lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Too young to go steady, too young I hear him (her) say.
He (she) thinks we are not mature enough to commit to a serious relationship.

He (she) says I'm (we're) not ready But then why am I (are we) feeling this way?
While he (she) thinks that we are not emotionally prepared for a long-term commitment, I (we) cannot help but feel a strong connection with him (her).

Too young so he (she) tells me He (she) says we'll have to wait.
He (she) believes that our age is a hurdle and we need to wait until we are older and more experienced to start a serious romantic relationship.

Why wait till it may be too late?
I (we) wonder why we should lose the opportunity to be together because of our age, especially if it turns out we are meant to be.

Can't he (she) realize he (she) drive me wild Is he (she) made of stone?
I (we) cannot understand why he (she) does not see how much I (we) desire him (her), he (she) makes me (us) feel incredibly passionate.

Must he (she) always treat me (act just) like a child?
I (we) feel like he (she) does not treat me (us) as an equal in this relationship, perhaps because he (she) sees me (us) as too young and immature.

Won't he (she) ever own up I'm (we're) grown up?
I (we) wish he (she) could recognize that we are mature enough to handle a grown-up relationship, and that our age should not be a barrier to our love.

Some day he'll (she'll) be sorry Some day just wait and see He'll (she'll) wish he'd (she'd) gone steady with me!
One day, he (she) will realize his (her) mistake and regret not having taken a chance on us. He (she) will wish that he (she) had committed to me (us) and gone steady when we had the chance.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Adamson, Jimmy Mc Hugh

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