Sweet Young Thing
Bent Backed Tulips Lyrics
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Is happening to my brain.
I'm either feeling very good
Or else I am insane.
The seeds of doubt you planted
Have started to grow wild
But feel that I must yield before
The wisdom of a child
And it's love you bring,
No that I can't deny,
With your wings,
I can learn to fly,
Sweet young thing.
People try to talk to me
Their words are ugly sounds
But I resist all their attempts
To try and bring me down..
Turned on to the sunset,
Like I've never done before.
And I listen for your footsteps
And your know upon the door.
And it's love you bring,
With dreams of bluer skies
All these things,
When I seem them in your eyes
Sweet young thing.
The lyrics to Bent Backed Tulips’ song “Sweet Young Thing” discuss the singer’s struggle with their own mental state and the conflicting emotions they are experiencing. The opening lines “Know that something very strange is happening to my brain. I'm either feeling very good or else I am insane” suggest a state of confusion or instability. This feeling is further complicated by the “seeds of doubt” that have been “planted” by someone in the singer’s life that have “started to grow wild.” Despite this, the singer recognizes the “wisdom of a child” and acknowledges that they must “yield” to it.
The second verse has the singer warding off negative energy as they resist attempts to “bring them down.” The singer’s mood turns as they become “turned on to the sunset” and they eagerly “listen for your footsteps.” The subject of these lyrics is likely the same person who has brought “love” into the singer’s life. The final lines of the chorus “And it's love you bring, with dreams of bluer skies, all these things when I seem them in your eyes, sweet young thing” illustrates how the love from this person is providing a sense of hope and happiness to the singer.
Bent Backed Tulips’ “Sweet Young Thing” is a song that explores the complexities of the human mind, the impact of love, and the importance of finding hope in times of distress.
Line by Line Meaning
Know that something very strange
Is happening to my brain.
I'm experiencing strange feelings and thoughts that I can't quite explain or understand.
I'm either feeling very good
Or else I am insane.
I'm either experiencing intense joy or I'm losing my grip on reality.
The seeds of doubt you planted
Have started to grow wild
But feel that I must yield before
The wisdom of a child
The doubts you've planted in my mind are taking root and growing, but I feel like I should listen to the innocent and pure thoughts of a child instead.
And it's love you bring,
No that I can't deny,
With your wings,
I can learn to fly,
Sweet young thing.
You bring me love that I can't deny, and with your support and encouragement, I can do anything and be anything I want to be. You are my sweet young companion in life.
People try to talk to me
Their words are ugly sounds
But I resist all their attempts
To try and bring me down..
When people try to speak to me, their words sound harsh and meaningless. But I won't let them bring me down or ruin my positive outlook or your love for me.
Turned on to the sunset,
Like I've never done before.
And I listen for your footsteps
And your know upon the door.
I'm discovering new things and feelings, like a newfound appreciation for sunsets. And all the while, I wait eagerly for you to arrive and fill my heart with joy and love.
And it's love you bring,
With dreams of bluer skies
All these things,
When I seem them in your eyes
Sweet young thing.
Your love fills me with hope for a brighter future and bluer skies. When I see that hope and optimism reflected in your eyes, it reminds me of why you're such a precious and beloved part of my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN, MICHAEL NESMITH
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