Young Souls
Birch Book Lyrics
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Tossed into life's storm
They'll try their sails
Before they will be forewarned
When the going comes and just won't let you be
How is it that you see
What will enslave you,, what will set you free?
Got to go away again and throw it all away
Leaving everything,, moving to another town
Willing to play the clown
Forgetting that each up
Will have a down
Packing a case and carrying my guitar
Look up and see how far
Away up in the sky there hangs a star
Give it all away again, just playing for today
Got to go away again and throw it all away
There will be some folks that never will agree
With the majority
About what is real and what is fantasy
There will always be them folks that can't reform
Tossed into Life's storm
They'll tear their sails before they will conform
In the song “Young Souls” by Birch Book, the lyrics explore the difficult journey of a person who struggles to conform to societal expectations. The singer speaks of “Young Souls” who are tossed into life’s storm and try to find their way without heeding warning signs. The lyrics suggest that life can be challenging, and it can be difficult to know what will free you from your struggles. Often, the journey is one of giving everything away, of starting again, of moving to a new town, and beginning anew.
Throughout the song, the singer reinforces the idea that not everyone can conform to what society expects of them. There will always be those who go against the norm, who choose to live their lives differently. The singer seems to celebrate these people, encouraging them to continue on their journey, even if it means packing up and moving on. The final lines of the song suggest that some people will never be able to conform, no matter how hard they try. They will tear their sails before they ever try to fit in.
Overall, Birch Book’s “Young Souls” is a poignant exploration of the struggle many people face in trying to live up to societal expectations. The song suggests that it is important to stay true to oneself and to continue on one’s journey, even when it is difficult. Ultimately, the song celebrates those who refuse to conform and who choose their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
There will always be Young Souls that can't reform
Some people will never change their ways
Tossed into life's storm
Thrown into the chaos of life
They'll try their sails
They'll attempt to control their direction
Before they will be forewarned
Without heeding any warning signs
When the going comes and just won't let you be
During rough times where no escape seems possible
How is it that you see
What insights do you have into your situation?
What will enslave you, what will set you free?
What are the factors holding you back or propelling you forward?
Give it all away again, just playing for today
Disregarding the future and focusing on the present
Got to go away again and throw it all away
Escaping one's problems and starting anew
Leaving everything, moving to another town
Starting fresh in a new environment
Willing to play the clown
Not taking oneself too seriously
Forgetting that each up will have a down
Forgetting that highs are temporary and will be followed by lows
Packing a case and carrying my guitar
Preparing to take a journey, accompanied by one's music
Look up and see how far
Noticing the vastness of the world
Away up in the sky there hangs a star
Marveling at the beauty of the universe
There will be some folks that never will agree
Some people will never find common ground
With the majority
With the prevailing beliefs or opinions
About what is real and what is fantasy
Regarding what is true and what is imagined
They'll tear their sails before they will conform
They will fight against any attempt to change them
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cristobal breton
This film is amazing!
Lovely song too.