Young Blood
Birdy Lyrics


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We're only young and naive still
We require certain skills
The mood it changes like the wind
Hard to control when it begins

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Can't help myself but count the flaws
Claw my way out through these walls
One temporary escape
Feel it start to permeate

We lie beneath the stars at night
Our hands gripping each other tight
You keep my secrets hope to die
Promises, swear them to the sky

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

As it withers
Brittle it shakes
Can you whisper
As it crumbles and breaks
As you shiver
Count up all your mistakes
Pair of forgivers
Let go before it's too late
Can you whisper
Can you whisper
Can you whisper
Can you whisper

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens




Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

Birdy's song "Young Blood" is about the ups and downs of a young relationship that requires certain skills to navigate through. The first verse describes the naivety of the young couple and how their moods change like the wind, making it difficult to control their emotions. The second verse reflects on the flaws and walls that the couple faces, but there's always a temporary escape from it all. The chorus speaks of the bittersweet moments that come with a relationship, but they will eventually fall back in love.


The third verse paints a picture of the couple lying beneath the stars, holding each other tight, and sharing their secrets. They make promises and swear them to the sky, indicating the deep trust and connection they feel. The pre-chorus comes back to the bittersweet moments of a relationship, pointing to the fragility of love as it withers, shakes, crumbles, and breaks. The final line of the pre-chorus asks if we can whisper as we shiver and count our mistakes, hinting at the importance of forgiveness in a relationship.


The chorus comes back once more, driving home the idea that the bittersweet moments are just a part of falling back in love eventually, despite the challenges that arise in any relationship. Overall, "Young Blood" is a song about the difficulties and rewards of a budding relationship, asking us to look beyond the hardships and trust the process of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

We're only young and naive still
Despite our inexperience, we're determined to learn and grow.


We require certain skills
We understand that we need certain abilities and knowledge to navigate life.


The mood it changes like the wind
Our emotions are unstable and unpredictable.


Hard to control when it begins
Once our emotions start to surface, it's challenging to keep them under control.


The bittersweet between my teeth
We're caught between feelings of pleasure and pain.


Trying to find the in-betweens
We're searching for balance and harmony amidst the ups and downs of life.


Fall back in love eventually
Eventually, we'll find love again after experiencing heartbreak or disappointment.


Can't help myself but count the flaws
I'm hyper-focused on my own imperfections and shortcomings.


Claw my way out through these walls
I'm struggling to overcome personal obstacles and barriers in my life.


One temporary escape
I'm using a quick, temporary solution to deal with my problems.


Feel it start to permeate
I sense my emotions and thoughts taking over my mind and body.


We lie beneath the stars at night
We're enjoying a romantic moment under the stars.


Our hands gripping each other tight
We're physically connected and holding onto each other for comfort and support.


You keep my secrets hope to die
You're trustworthy and I trust you with my deepest and darkest secrets.


Promises, swear them to the sky
We make promises to each other, and we take them very seriously.


As it withers
As the relationship deteriorates.


Brittle it shakes
The relationship is fragile and unstable.


Can you whisper
Can you speak softly and gently, so as not to cause more damage?


As it crumbles and breaks
The relationship is falling apart and ending.


As you shiver
As you feel scared or anxious about what's happening.


Count up all your mistakes
Reflect on your errors and missteps that led to the relationship's downfall.


Pair of forgivers
Two people willing to forgive each other and move on.


Let go before it's too late
End the relationship before more damage is done.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Short, Alisa Xayalith, Thom Powers

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