3. I Can Make You Feel Young Again
Copeland Lyrics


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Take me now;
take me anywhere you're going.
Cause I can't stay here;
I won't make it long.
And this piece of my soul you're controlling,
in this time and this space where we belong, it's worsening.
It's breaking down,
as a reel of thread unwinding.
You're surfacing
just to take me down.
When I feel like I'm dead,
you're reviving me.
A billion stars and here we are,
the same bit of dirt holding our weight.
And before it drags us under,
I can make you feel young again.
I can make you feel nothing at all for the years
that lead you here.
Now all your tears that have fallen will never show.
I can make you feel young again.
Your breathing is quickening.
Take my lungs; I owe you.
Lost and cold now,
there's a place in my arms I can keep you.
A billion stars and here we are,
the same bit of dirt holding our weight.
And before it drags us under,
I can make you feel young again.
I can make you feel nothing at all for the years
that lead you here.




Now all your tears that have fallen will never show.
I can make you feel young again.

Overall Meaning

The opening line, "Take me now; take me anywhere you're going", sets the tone for "I Can Make You Feel Young Again" by Copeland. The song touches on the struggles of the soul and the search for a way to feel alive again. Copeland sings about feeling lost and out of place, to the point where he can't stay where he is because he won't make it long. This line illustrates a deep desire for change but the inability to do it alone. Copeland seems to be relying on someone else to take him to a better place where he can feel renewed.


The lyrics mention "this piece of my soul you're controlling," which suggests that someone else has a significant amount of power over his well-being. This could be a metaphor for a relationship, a profession, or a toxic habit. Copeland recognizes that he's in a place where he doesn't belong, and it seems as though he's searching for a way out. Throughout the song, he sings about things falling apart or breaking down, indicating his desire for change.


In the chorus, Copeland sings, "I can make you feel young again," which shows that although he's struggling himself, he wants to help others too. By using the metaphor of feeling young again, he's offering a sense of renewal, hope, and rejuvenation to those who may be feeling lost or broken. Overall, the song is a message of resilience and the idea that even though things may be falling apart, there's always a way out.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me now;
Come with me immediately.


take me anywhere you're going.
Anywhere you go, I will go along with you.


Cause I can't stay here;
I cannot stay in this place for too long.


I won't make it long.
My endurance in this place is limited.


And this piece of my soul you're controlling,
You have the ability to control a significant part of my emotional state.


in this time and this space where we belong, it's worsening.
In this moment and location where we are meant to be, the situation is deteriorating.


It's breaking down,
The situation is falling apart.


as a reel of thread unwinding.
Like a reel of thread unraveling.


You're surfacing
You're coming up to the surface.


just to take me down.
Only to pull me under.


When I feel like I'm dead,
When I feel like I've reached the end of my ability to cope,


you're reviving me.
You are bringing me back to life.


A billion stars and here we are,
Despite our insignificance in the grand scheme of the universe, we find ourselves here together.


the same bit of dirt holding our weight.
We both depend on the same ground for our foundation.


And before it drags us under,
Before the weight of the situation overpowers us,


I can make you feel young again.
I can make you feel rejuvenated and alive again.


I can make you feel nothing at all for the years
I can help you forget the pain and struggles you've endured for years.


that lead you here.
Which have ultimately brought you to this moment.


Now all your tears that have fallen will never show.
I can take away the visible evidence of your suffering.


Your breathing is quickening.
You are becoming more anxious.


Take my lungs; I owe you.
You have done so much for me that I feel I owe you my very breath.


Lost and cold now,
You are feeling lost and alone in a cold, harsh world.


there's a place in my arms I can keep you.
I can provide you with warmth and comfort in my embrace.


I can make you feel young again.
I can bring you back to a state of youthful energy and hopefulness.




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