Their debut EP - Who Would Ever Want Anything So Broken was released on Dead Broke Rekerds.
Their second EP - Cheap Thrills on a Dead End Street was released in September 2014 on Tiny Engines.
Too Late To Die Young
Beach Slang Lyrics
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I try to fight, but get high and give up.
I ain't ever felt loved.
The punks are wired and these records feel tough.
Its loud and wild, but I swear it feels soft.
Yeah, it's always enough. It's always been enough.
There's honesty in these neon lights.
We're animals, drunk and alive
The lowest lives and the desperate ones,
you are the light of the damaged and fucked.
Baby, turn your heart up.
There's honesty in these neon lights.
We're animals, drunk and alive
I swear, right now I'm alright.
The lyrics to Beach Slang's song "Too Late to Die Young" speak to the feeling of being caught between youth and adulthood, caught in a moment that is both exhilarating and terrifying. The opening line, "Too young to die, too late to die young," expresses this paradoxical feeling of being simultaneously alive and vulnerable. The singer of the song tries to fight against this feeling, but ultimately gives in and turns to drugs to dull the pain. Despite this, he has never felt truly loved and still finds solace in the wild energy of punk music.
The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness, as the singer finds honesty and connection in the neon lights of the punk scene. He describes himself and his fellow concert-goers as "animals, drunk and alive," reveling in the feeling of being part of something wild and real. This feeling of belonging is especially important for those who feel like the "lowest lives and the desperate ones," as the singer suggests that they are the true heart of the punk scene.
Overall, "Too Late to Die Young" is a song about finding meaning and connection in the midst of chaos and confusion. It captures the feeling of being young and lost, struggling to find a place in the world while clinging to the energy and passion of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Too young to die, too late to die young.
I am at an age where I am too young to physically or emotionally die, but at the same time, I have missed out on the rebellious stage of youth that often accompanies it.
I try to fight, but get high and give up.
I attempt to stand up for myself and my beliefs, but often give into vices and distractions that make it difficult to continue the fight.
I ain't ever felt loved.
I have not experienced the feeling of being loved, either due to a lack of opportunities or personal barriers.
The punks are wired and these records feel tough.
The music produced by punk rockers is full of energy and intensity, displaying their passion and will to fight for what they believe in.
Its loud and wild, but I swear it feels soft.
Despite the loudness and wildness of the punk rock music, there is a certain softness beneath the surface, revealing the sensitivity and vulnerably of those that create it.
Yeah, it's always enough. It's always been enough.
The struggle and passion that comes with punk rock music is always enough to keep the artists and fans satisfied, as it has been for years before.
There's honesty in these neon lights.
The bright neon lights present in the punk rock scene reveal the raw honesty of those involved, showcasing their true selves and emotions without hesitation.
We're animals, drunk and alive
In the midst of the punk rock scene, people become animalistic in their fierce desire for originality and freedom, a feeling only amplified by intoxication.
I swear, right now I'm alright.
Despite the hardships and lack of love, the artist can find solace in the punk rock scene and feels fine in the present moment.
The lowest lives and the desperate ones, you are the light of the damaged and fucked.
Punk rock music serves as a guiding light for those who have faced extreme difficulties and are perceived as societal outcasts, providing a community and sense of hope to those who need it most.
Baby, turn your heart up.
Encouraging listeners to embrace the passion and intensity of punk rock music in order to find their own strength and determination.
Writer(s): James Alex Snyder
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.