Losing Youth
April Towers Lyrics


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We'll do what we want to
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
Wasting time

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

Overall Meaning

"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




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MonsterMarionMomsen1

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April Towers

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