Song For The Youth
Callalily Lyrics


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I'm sorry for my mistake,
I never meant to break the rules
I was such a fool
I never knew right and wrong
That's why I'm singing this song to you

Chorus:
Raise your hand, don't be afraid
'Cause this is the night and
We are the light of today
Scream your name
Don't hesitate
'Cause this is our night
And we are the light of today

I was too blind to see that the young ones
Are looking up to me, my apologies
I said never knew right and wrong
That's why I'm singing this song to you
To all of you
(Repeat Chorus)

Adlib

Coda:
Raise your hands... raise your hands...
Raise your hands... raise your hands...

Adlib





(Repeat Coda)

Overall Meaning

The song "Song for the Youth" by Callalily speaks about a realization, repentance, and redemption. The song's protagonist, in the first verse, admits to making a mistake that broke the rules, and how he/she feels foolish for not knowing right from wrong. But instead of just sulking over the past, he/she decides to sing a song to the youth to impart some valuable insights. In the chorus, the singer calls on everybody to take action and raise their hands, and not hesitate, as it is their time to shine.


The next verse shows how the singer gained self-awareness and discovered that the younger ones are looking up to him/her as a role model. He/she expresses regret over his/her past actions and continues to sing the same song to impart much-needed guidance to everyone. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and coda, indicating a call to everyone to follow and lead in their own way.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry for my mistake,
Apologizing for a wrongdoing he/she did not intend to do.


I never meant to break the rules
The wrongful act was not done deliberately.


I was such a fool
Regretful for being naive and making a mistake.


I never knew right and wrong
Acknowledging not having the full knowledge of what is right or wrong.


That's why I'm singing this song to you
Making up for the wrongdoing by dedicating a song out of pure remorse.


Raise your hand, don't be afraid
Encouraging people to express themselves without fear.


'Cause this is the night and
Declaring that the current moment is a special time.


We are the light of today
The youth of today with endless possibilities ahead of them.


Scream your name
Urging the people to assert themselves, to be recognized, and be counted.


Don't hesitate
Advice to go for what one wants without second-guessing themselves.


To all of you
The song is for everyone who needs to hear it, especially the youth.


I was too blind to see that the young ones
Realizing that many young ones are watching and taking cues from him or her.


Are looking up to me, my apologies
Apologizing to them for not being a better role model or person to follow.


Raise your hands... raise your hands...
Repeating the refrain to emphasize the message of empowering the youth.




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