Youth
Daughter/Daughter Lyrics
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Our minds are troubled by the emptiness
Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time
From the perfect start to the finish line
And if you're still breathing, you're the lucky ones
'Cause most of us are heaving through corrupted lungs
Setting fire to our insides for fun
The lovers that went wrong
We are the reckless, we are the wild youth
Chasing visions of our futures
One day we'll reveal the truth
That one will die before he gets there
And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones
'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone
We're setting fire to our insides for fun
Collecting pictures from a flood that wrecked our home
It was a flood that wrecked this home
And you caused it
And you caused it
And you caused it
Well, I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette
I'm a lifeless face that you'll soon forget
And my eyes are damp from the words you left
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one
'Cause most of us are bitter over someone
Setting fire to our insides for fun
To distract our hearts from ever missing them
But I'm forever missing him
And you caused it
And you caused it
And you caused it
The opening lines, "Shadows settle on the place, that you left, Our minds are troubled by the emptiness" suggests that the person has left and there is an emptiness left behind. The next line, "Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time, From the perfect start to the finish line" could mean that the relationship that started off perfectly, ultimately ended in a breakup. The singer implies that it is pointless to dwell on the relationship anymore and to try and get over it.
The chorus, "We are the reckless, We are the wild youth, Chasing visions of our futures, One day we'll reveal the truth, That one will die before he gets there" portrays the youthful spirit of the singer and the idea that they are chasing their dreams with reckless abandon. However, the next few lines, "And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones, 'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone, We're setting fire to our insides for fun, Collecting pictures from the flood that wrecked our home, It was a flood that wrecked this" contrast sharply with the playful tone in the chorus. The lines suggest that even though they are pursuing their dreams, they are damaged from past relationships and are setting fire to their insides as an escape from the pain.
The final verse, "Well I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette, A lifeless face that you'll soon forget, My eyes are damp from the words you left, Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest" is about the aftermath of the breakup. The singer has lost everything and is just a silhouette of who they once were. They are unable to let go of the words that were said during the breakup, which is causing them pain. The last few lines, "And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one, 'Cause most of us are bitter over someone, Setting fire to our insides for fun, To distract our hearts from ever missing them, But I'm forever missing him" suggest that the singer is still not over the person who left them and is struggling to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows settle on the place, that you left
The aftermath of your departure is a gloomy memory that haunts me
Our minds are troubled by the emptiness
The void you left behind fills us with worry and grief
Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time
The average and mundane parts of life are pointless and mundane
From the perfect start to the finish line
From the beginning to the end, our paths were planned to be perfect
And if you're still breathing, you're the lucky ones
Survival is a blessing, as many are losing their lives to depravity
'Cause most of us are heaving through corrupted lungs
Most people are struggling to breathe, their lungs damaged by pollution and other harmful factors
Setting fire to our insides for fun
Our self-destructive tendencies, manifested in inflicting internal pain, are a source of pleasure
Collecting names of the lovers that went wrong
Compiling a list of relationships that went sour, reminding us of our failure in love
We are the reckless
We are impulsive, taking risks without thinking of the consequences
We are the wild youth
We are the brash, untamed generation seeking adventure and breaking boundaries
Chasing visions of our futures
Pursuing dreams of success and a better tomorrow
One day we'll reveal the truth
One day we will share our real selves, free from the constraints of society
That one will die before he gets there
Not everyone will reach their goals, some will die before they get the chance
And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones
Yet another reminder that survival is a stroke of luck in a world this dangerous
'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone
Our emotions have been numbed by despair, loss, and abuse
Collecting pictures from the flood that wrecked our home
Gathering mementos of a natural disaster that destroyed everything we knew
It was a flood that wrecked this
The cause of our ruin was a disaster that we could not control
And you caused it
The blame for all our misfortunes falls squarely on you
Well I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette
I have nothing left, just a ghost of my former self
A lifeless face that you'll soon forget
I am a forgotten memory, an insignificant blip in your life
My eyes are damp from the words you left
Your words have left me in tears, my eyes perpetually wet
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest
The memory of the pain you inflicted on me is a permanent presence in my mind
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one
Finding love is a blessing in a world where it is hard to come by
'Cause most of us are bitter over someone
The majority of us are resentful and angry due to failed relationships
To distract our hearts from ever missing them
We hurt ourselves to avoid feeling the pain of missing someone we loved
But I'm forever missing him
The hurt and longing of losing a loved one will never go away, haunting us for life
And you caused it
One final reminder that the cause of our pain is you, the one who left us broken and alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elena Veronica Tonra, Igor Alexandre Haefeli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1nsert_name
Oh, ivw had that feeling too. It feels so good when you finnally fine it- for me it was the kill bill wistle.
If ya wanted to know why its because that was my favorite ringtone years ago, and i was doing much better then. And it was kinda a way to see how i used to be doing better .-. Ik it sounds stupid-
@jykesss
Shadows settle on the place, that you left.
Our minds are troubled by the emptiness.
Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time.
From the perfect start to the finish line.
And if you're still breathing, you're the lucky ones.
'Cause most of us are heaving through corrupted lungs.
Setting fire to our insides for fun
Collecting names of the lovers that went wrong
The lovers that went wrong.
We are the reckless,
We are the wild youth
Chasing visions of our futures
One day we'll reveal the truth
That one will die before he gets there.
And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones.
'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone.
We're setting fire to our insides for fun.
Collecting pictures from a flood that wrecked our home,
It was a flood that wrecked this home.
And you caused it,
And you caused it,
And you caused it
Well I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette,
A lifeless face that you'll soon forget,
My eyes are damp from the words you left,
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest.
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest.
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one,
'Cause most of us are bitter over someone.
Setting fire to our insides for fun,
To distract our hearts from ever missing them.
But I'm forever missing him.
And you caused it,
And you caused it,
And you caused it
@lucynkakrawczyk97
LYRICS
Shadows settle on the place, that you left
Our minds are troubled by the emptiness
Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time
From the perfect start, to the finish line
And if you're still breathing, you're the lucky ones
'Cause most of us are heaving through corrupted lungs
Setting fire to our insides for fun
Collecting names of the lovers that went wrong
The lovers that went wrong
We are the reckless
We are the wild youth
Chasing visions of our futures
One day, we'll reveal the truth
That one will die before he gets there
And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones
'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead, and they are gone
We're setting fire to our insides for fun
Collecting pictures from the flood that wrecked our home
It was a flood that wrecked this home
And you caused it
And you caused it
And you caused it
Well I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette
I'm a lifeless face that you'll soon forget
And my eyes are damp from the words you left
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one
'Cause most of us are bitter over someone
Setting fire to our insides for fun
To distract our hearts from ever missing word
But I'm forever missing him
And you caused it
And you caused it
And you caused it
@etiennesc.x7
Lyrics:
Shadows settle on the place, that you left.
Our minds are troubled by the emptiness.
Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time.
From the perfect start to the finish line.
And if you're still breathing, you're the lucky ones.
'Cause most of us are heaving through corrupted lungs.
Setting fire to our insides for fun
Collecting names of the lovers that went wrong
The lovers that went wrong.
We are the reckless,
We are the wild youth
Chasing visions of our futures
One day we'll reveal the truth
That one will die before he gets there.
And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones.
'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone.
We're setting fire to our insides for fun.
Collecting pictures from a flood that wrecked our home,
It was a flood that wrecked this home.
And you caused it,
And you caused it,
And you caused it
Well I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette,
A lifeless face that you'll soon forget,
My eyes are damp from the words you left,
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest.
Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest.
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one,
'Cause most of us are bitter over someone.
Setting fire to our insides for fun,
To distract our hearts from ever missing them.
But I'm forever missing him.
And you caused it,
And you caused it,
And you caused it
@loyannebarbosa6086
It's 2024 and I never forget this song. I've been coming back here for 9 years to listen again.
@MsZoombye
It gives me goosebumps!
@loganhughes9572
Me too babe❤️
@glrysyrn
One does not simply listen to Daughter and not feel things.
@glrysyrn
***** You're not alone :)
@iancheruiyot4332
😹😹 one does not simply
@TBond-zp2sy
But my feelings, they are dead and they are gone.
@spaceb3170
i heard this song for the first time and cried infront of my dad and brother
@joshuachhakchhuak6799
+James Collins Well this one's new..sorta and it's still a NO
@ShadowWatcher22
it’s almost 2023 and this song still touches a soft spot deep inside of me and sets a growing flame