In 1994 he founded Brad Mehldau Trio, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy; in 2005, Jeff Ballard replaced Rossy. Brad Mehldau started playing piano at the age of six, and has released more than ten albums.
Young And Foolish
Brad Mehldau Lyrics
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Young and foolish, we haven't long to be
Soon enough the carefree days, the sunlit days go by
Soon enough, the bluebird has to fly
We were foolish, one day we fell in love
Now we wonder what we were dreaming of
Smiling in the sunlight, laughing in the rain
We were foolish, one day we fell in love
Now we wonder what we were dreaming of
Smiling in the sunlight, laughing in the rain
I wish that we were young and foolish again
The lyrics to Brad Mehldau's "Young and Foolish" explore the theme of youth and the fleeting nature of time, as well as the nostalgia that often comes with looking back on past memories. The opening lines of "Young and foolish, why is it wrong to be/Young and foolish, we haven't long to be" touch on the societal expectations placed on youth, such as the pressure to be mature and responsible. The sentiment is that we should embrace our youth and live in the present moment, for soon enough our carefree days will be over.
The lyrics go on to reflect on a past love affair that may have happened while the singer was still young and foolish, and the realization that they may have been naive or misguided in their emotions. Despite this, there is a sense of fondness for the memories of "smiling in the sunlight, laughing in the rain," and a yearning to go back to a time of recklessness and spontaneity. The repetition of the line "I wish that we were young and foolish again" drives home the bittersweet tone of the song, acknowledging that the carefree days of youth will never truly be recaptured.
Overall, "Young and Foolish" is a poignant meditation on the ephemeral nature of youth and the inevitability of growing older and wiser, even as we long to recapture the spirit of our younger selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Young and foolish, why is it wrong to be
Asking why it's considered negative to be young and inexperienced
Young and foolish, we haven't long to be
Acknowledging that youth and naivety are fleeting
Soon enough the carefree days, the sunlit days go by
Recognizing that carefree and happy times are temporary
Soon enough, the bluebird has to fly
Referring to the inevitability of change and growing older
We were foolish, one day we fell in love
Admitting to past mistakes and naivety in romantic relationships
Now we wonder what we were dreaming of
Reflecting on past choices and questioning their validity
Smiling in the sunlight, laughing in the rain
Describing joyful moments in the past
I wish that we were young and foolish again
Expressing a desire to return to a simpler and more carefree time
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT HAGUE, ARNOLD B. HORWITT
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