Blame It On My Youth
Cullum Jamie Lyrics


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If, I expected love, when first we kissed, blame it on my youth
If, only just for you, I did exist, blame it on my youth
I believed in everything
Like a child of three
You meant more than anything
You meant all the world to me

If, you were on my mind, all night and day, blame it on my youth
If, I forgot to eat, and sleep and pray, blame it on my youth




If I cried a little bit, when first I learned the truth
Don't blame it on my heart, blame it on my youth.

Overall Meaning

In Jamie Cullum's song "Blame It On My Youth," the singer is reflecting on a past relationship and taking ownership of their naive and idealistic approach to love. The lyrics are structured as a series of hypothetical situations, where the singer suggests that if they had certain expectations or behaviors that might seem immature, it is only because of their youthful inexperience.


The first verse contains two conditional phrases that serve as examples of the singer's youthful expectations: "If I expected love when first we kissed" and "If only just for you, I did exist." These lines suggest that the singer may have had exaggerated romantic fantasies or put their partner on a pedestal. The next two lines, "I believed in everything, like a child of three / You meant more than anything, you meant all the world to me," reinforce this idea of childlike adoration and trust, emphasizing the intensity with which the singer loved their partner.


The second verse continues with the theme of extreme devotion, implying that the singer's feelings consumed them completely: "If you were on my mind all night and day" and "If I forgot to eat and sleep and pray." However, the final lines reveal a certain disillusionment or disappointment: "If I cried a little bit when first I learned the truth / Don't blame it on my heart, blame it on my youth." Here, the singer seems to be apologizing for any emotional outbursts or irrational reactions they may have had when their idealized vision of love was shattered. Instead of blaming their emotions or desires, though, they suggest that their youthful naivete was to blame for their unrealistic expectations.


Overall, "Blame It On My Youth" is a poignant and introspective look at the complexities of young love. Through the singer's admission of their own immaturity and mistakes, the song captures the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on a past relationship with both fondness and regret.


Line by Line Meaning

If, I expected love, when first we kissed, blame it on my youth
If I was naive to believe that our first kiss would lead to love, I blame it on my lack of experience and youthful innocence.


If, only just for you, I did exist, blame it on my youth
If my entire existence was dependent on your presence, I blame it on my naive and immature understanding of love.


I believed in everything
I was gullible enough to believe anything I was told, regardless of its validity.


Like a child of three
I was as innocent and naive as a toddler.


You meant more than anything
You were the center of my universe and the most important thing in my life.


You meant all the world to me
You were everything to me, and I couldn't imagine life without you.


If, you were on my mind, all night and day, blame it on my youth
If I couldn't stop thinking about you, even to the point of obsession, I blame it on my youthful infatuation.


If, I forgot to eat, and sleep and pray, blame it on my youth
If I neglected my basic needs and daily rituals because of my infatuation with you, I blame it on my youthful ignorance and foolishness.


If I cried a little bit, when first I learned the truth
If I shed a few tears when I realized that our love wasn't what I thought it was, I blame it on my immature and inexperienced heart.


Don't blame it on my heart, blame it on my youth.
Don't fault my heart for loving too much, blame my youth and lack of life experience for my naivete and idealism.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, OSCAR LEVANT

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