To Love And Be Young
Billy Sha-Rae Lyrics
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Beatles on your skin
How I wish I hadn't let you in
How I wish I'd never let you go
Love and sickness and bein' young
Loving someone you outgrow
Thinkin' of you again,
The sun and moon on your back
The ink you set in younger years
Youth and sadness and broken homes
Cigarettes and broken bones
I want to think the best of you
But I don't know who I'm thinkin' of anymore
Thinkin' of you again
How it all began
Twenty-two and twenty-four
Runaway and the psych ward
Love and sickness and bein' young
Run with scissors down the hall
Thinkin' of you again
Your fingers on my skin
Your fingers typing on the phone
Angry and alone
Love and sickness and growin' old
A friend I used to know
I want to think the best of you
But I don't know who I'm thinkin' of anymore
I want to think the best of you
But I don't know who you are anymore
The lyrics in Billy Sha-Rae's "To Love And Be Young" express the nostalgia and confusion associated with remembering a past relationship. The singer reminisces about the initial attraction and the feeling of being young and in love. However, as time goes by, the relationship changes, and the person he once knew is no longer there. The imagery of the Beatles on the skin and the sun and moon on the back illustrates the physical and emotional closeness they once shared. The rain cloud represents the sadness and tears that came along with the broken relationship. The ink from their youth symbolizes the permanent marks left by their past.
The singer's emotions are further described in the lyrics as "love and sickness and being young" and "youth and sadness and broken homes." The memories of their youth are intertwined with the sadness and flaws brought on by the relationship. The memories of the past lead to confusion about the present, wondering who the person he thinks of now is. He wants to believe in the best of them but finds it challenging to do so.
Overall, the lyrics of the song showcase the complexities of love and relationships, with an emphasis on the idea that people change over time, and the things they once shared may no longer exist.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinkin' of you again
Revisiting past memories of the individual being addressed in the lyrics
Beatles on your skin
The feeling of love and affection that is palpable through the touch of one's skin
How I wish I hadn't let you in
Regret for the choice to allow the individual into their life
How I wish I'd never let you go
Regret for not keeping the individual in their life
Love and sickness and bein' young
Experiencing both the joy and pain of love during youth
Loving someone you outgrow
Falling in love with someone who no longer fits into one's life
The sun and moon on your back
The beauty and radiance of the individual being addressed
The rain cloud crying angry tears
Expressing the upset and challenges associated with love
The ink you set in younger years
The permanent impact of past love experiences
Youth and sadness and broken homes
The difficulty of navigating love and loss during a challenging upbringing
Cigarettes and broken bones
Physical and emotional pain experienced during youth and love
I want to think the best of you
Desire to see the positive in the individual being addressed
But I don't know who I'm thinkin' of anymore
Losing sight of who the individual actually is
How it all began
Reflecting on the start of the relationship with the individual being addressed
Twenty-two and twenty-four
Specific ages associated with the beginning of the relationship
Runaway and the psych ward
Challenging moments experienced together during the relationship
Run with scissors down the hall
Reckless behavior and actions taken during youth and love
Your fingers on my skin
The intense physical connection with the individual being addressed
Your fingers typing on the phone
Communication through modern technology and a desire for connection with the individual being addressed
Angry and alone
Emotional pain and isolation
Love and sickness and growin' old
The lasting impact of love and the challenges of growing older
A friend I used to know
Reflecting on past love and the loss of a close connection
But I don't know who you are anymore
Feeling disconnected from and uncertain about the individual being addressed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rachel Monroe
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@atrofiadoscts3534
I love this song blessed youth
@robbalboni4179
a new one to me and a pretty teener! thanks for sharing
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I really love this one! Thanks!
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Fabulous
@kencohen4378
A pretty rare record and has been one of my top favorites for years...nice to see the label for the first time..thks
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