Yeah Yeah
B.U. Lyrics


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Keep your candle's lit
Keep your breath away from it
On the couch you sit
You lost your reasons to
Give a shit
You see it melting, but you can't seem to quit
The planet will recover when we're done with it
Or when it's done with us
They told us it was bad
We said, "yeah yeah yeah"
They told us we should worry
We said, "yeah yeah yeah"
They told us it was bad, "yeah yeah yeah"
We said, "Can it wait? I'm in a hurry"
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can cup your hand
Use it to protect the flame
You could use it to fan
But if you fail, we're all to blame
You see it dripping, but you can't seem to quit
The planet won't recover
They told us it was bad
We said, "yeah yeah yeah"
They told us we should worry
We said, "yeah yeah yeah"
They told us it was bad, "yeah yeah yeah"
We said, "Can it wait? I'm in a hurry"
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's in circles
Everything comes back
Everything's a trade
Everyone's a jack
Everything's in circles
Everyone comes back




Everyone's a trade
Everything's a jack

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.U.'s song "Yeah Yeah" convey a message about the destructive behavior of humans towards the planet. The song begins by urging the listener to keep their candle lit, symbolizing their hopes, dreams, and passions. However, it also warns them to keep their breath away from it, implying that their actions and indifference may extinguish the flame.


The following line "On the couch you sit, You lost your reasons to Give a shit" illustrates the apathy and detachment many people feel towards environmental issues. Despite witnessing the consequences of their actions, they seem unable or unwilling to change. The line "The planet will recover when we're done with it" suggests that humans may ultimately destroy the planet, or it may simply discard humanity when it realizes the damage we have caused.


The chorus "They told us it was bad, We said, 'yeah yeah yeah', They told us we should worry, We said, 'yeah yeah yeah'" represents the dismissive attitude society often has towards warnings and concerns about environmental destruction. The repetition of "yeah yeah yeah" emphasizes the lack of urgency and the tendency to brush off these serious issues. The phrase "Can it wait? I'm in a hurry" further emphasizes this disregard, suggesting that personal convenience takes priority over the well-being of the planet.


The second verse continues with the metaphor of the candle, describing how one can protect the flame by cupping their hand around it or fan it to keep it burning. However, if they fail, everyone is to blame. This can be interpreted as a call for collective responsibility and action to prevent further harm to the environment.


Overall, "Yeah Yeah" critiques society's complacency and indifference towards the planet's well-being, urging listeners to take action and change their destructive path.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep your candle's lit
Continue to keep the flame of hope alive


Keep your breath away from it
Don't let negativity or doubt extinguish that flame


On the couch you sit
You've become complacent and lost your drive


You lost your reasons to Give a shit
You've lost your motivation and no longer care


You see it melting, but you can't seem to quit
You witness the destruction happening, yet you're unable to stop it


The planet will recover when we're done with it Or when it's done with us
The Earth will only heal once we stop harming it or if it reaches a breaking point


They told us it was bad We said, "yeah yeah yeah"
We dismiss the warnings of the consequences


They told us we should worry We said, "yeah yeah yeah"
Despite being advised to be concerned, we brush it off


They told us it was bad, "yeah yeah yeah" We said, "Can it wait? I'm in a hurry"
Even when acknowledged, we prioritize convenience and personal interests over taking action


You can cup your hand Use it to protect the flame
You have the power to safeguard and nurture hope


You could use it to fan But if you fail, we're all to blame
You also have the responsibility to inspire change, as the consequences affect us all


The planet won't recover
The Earth won't heal itself without our efforts


Everyone's in circles Everything comes back
Actions and consequences are interconnected and often repeat


Everything's a trade Everyone's a jack
Every decision we make involves a trade-off and affects us all


Everyone comes back Everyone's a trade Everything's a jack
We all return to face the consequences of our choices, as everything is interconnected




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Tennison

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