In 2022, Etienne released a solo single, and both members continue to be involved with the greater music scene.
Losing Youth
April Towers Lyrics
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And try all the things new
I'm looking straight through you
Without a care
Big indecision
A long intermission
Your sat in the kitchen
You're broke but you're carefree
But nobody taught me
That one day what you see
Will float away
But things are so different now
Clinging back on somehow
It hurts again
It hurts again
We're taking for granted
The days that we once had
And now as the cloud sets
I'm wasting time
You've gotta earn money
(They say)
Your ears they are burning
(Too late)
The tables are turning
They float away
But things are so different now
Clinging back on somehow
It hurts again
It hurts again
But things are so different now
Taking its toll, and how
It hurts again
It hurts again
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
I'm just scared of losing all my youth
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
I'm just scared of losing all my youth
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
I'm just scared of losing all my youth
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
"Losing Youth" by April Towers is a song about the fear of growing up and losing the carefree nature of youth. The song's lyrics are focused on seizing the day and trying new things while you still can. The first verse speaks to taking advantage of the present moment; the singer wants to do everything new and exciting that life has to offer, without a care in the world. The second verse, however, takes on a more ominous tone. The singer sees that time is ticking by, and they're afraid of how quickly things are changing. The chorus reflects this fear, with the repetition of the line "maybe I'm running for you." The fear of losing youth, and the carefreedom associated with it, seems to be driving the frantic energy of the song.
The lyrics also paint a picture of a society obsessed with money, and how it influences the choices we make. The line "You're broke but you're carefree, but nobody taught me" seems to question the idea that having money is necessary for happiness. The second half of the verse, however, acknowledges the reality that, whether we like it or not, money matters in our lives. Ultimately, it seems that the fear of losing youth is tied to the fear of becoming a cog in the machine of society, and losing the ability to live life on our own terms.
In terms of the musical style, "Losing Youth" is a fast-paced, high-energy indie pop song with danceable beats and catchy synth hooks. The pulsating electronic rhythm is perfectly in sync with the song's theme of fleeting time, and reflects the urgency with which the singer wants to seize the day.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll do what we want to
We choose to live our lives on our own terms
And try all the things new
We're open to trying new experiences and taking risks
I'm looking straight through you
I see everything about you and I'm not bothered
Without a care
I'm carefree and untroubled
Big indecision
I'm struggling to make a decision on something important
A long intermission
A period of time when nothing seems to be happening
Your sat in the kitchen
You're sitting in the kitchen doing nothing
Wasting time
Spending time unproductively
You're broke but you're carefree
You don't have much money but you're happy anyway
But nobody taught me
I didn't learn this lesson from anyone
That one day what you see
The things you love will eventually disappear
Will float away
They'll slip out of your grasp and you'll lose them forever
But things are so different now
Things have changed a lot since then
Clinging back on somehow
Trying to hold onto what was once there
It hurts again
The pain of losing something is returning
We're taking for granted
We're not appreciating the things we have now
The days that we once had
The good times we used to enjoy
And now as the cloud sets
As things get worse
I'm wasting time
I'm not using my time wisely
You've gotta earn money
They say it's important to make money
(They say)
That's what people say
Your ears they are burning
You're uncomfortable with what they're saying
(Too late)
It's already done, there's no going back
The tables are turning
The situation is changing
But things are so different now
Things are not the same as they used to be
Taking its toll, and how
It's having a significant negative impact
Uh-oh maybe I'm running for you
I might be avoiding something by focusing on you instead
I'm just scared of losing all my youth
I'm afraid of getting older and missing out on things
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MonsterMarionMomsen1
OMFG. I LOVE IT! THE LYRCIS, THE MELODY, THE VOICE, YOU GUYS DESERVE SO MUCH ATTENTION!!!! GREETINGS FROM CHILE π
Lesley Foster
brilliant band..I have them on repeat!!
Marina Cano
muito bom...β‘β‘β‘
April Towers
:) :) :) AT x
Potato XD
I'm here and love y'all. Please don't stop this wonderful music :3
Taha Houmam
These songs by at are on another level
Taha Houmam
Yep
Lesley Foster
Taha Houmam brilliant aren't they
IndieGlobeMusic
Very good!
April Towers
thanks!! AT x