Youth
Daughter/Hybrid Minds Lyrics


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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
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Youth" by Daughter paints a picture of the complex emotions associated with growing up, taking risks, making mistakes, and experiencing heartbreak. The opening lines, "Shadows settle on the place that you left, our minds are troubled by the emptiness," suggest an atmosphere of loss and confusion. The next line, "Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time, from the perfect start to the finish line," speaks to the idea of wanting to skip over the parts in the middle and get straight to the end goal - a feeling that is common amongst young people who are eager to achieve success quickly.


The chorus of the song expresses a sense of rebellion and a desire to break free from societal norms. The lyrics "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" suggest that young people often feel invincible, and believe that they have all the time in the world to accomplish their dreams. However, the reality is that life is fleeting and there are no guarantees.


The second verse of the song delves deeper into the idea of setting fire to one's insides, both literally and metaphorically. The lines "And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones, 'cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone" speak to the numbness that is often associated with trauma and heartbreak. Collecting pictures from a flood that wrecked our home suggests that the memories that we hold onto can be both beautiful and devastating.


Overall, "Youth" by Daughter is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience. It depicts the often-difficult journey of growing up, taking risks, making mistakes, and experiencing both the good and the bad that life has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadows settle on the place that you left
The setting is dark and gloomy after you left


Our minds are troubled by the emptiness
We are struggling with the void that you left behind


Destroy the middle, it's a waste of time
It's pointless to focus on insignificant details when the end is all that matters


From the perfect start to the finish line
Our expectations were high from the beginning, but now it's just about reaching the end


And if you're still breathing, you're the lucky ones
Surviving in this world is not guaranteed, so those who are still alive are fortunate


'Cause most of us are heaving through corrupted lungs
Many of us are struggling to breathe due to the pollution and toxicity of the environment


Setting fire to our insides for fun
We are self-destructive and seek pleasure in harmful activities


Collecting names of the lovers that went wrong
We hold onto the memories of failed relationships and past mistakes


We are the reckless, we are the wild youth
We are young and foolish, prone to taking risks and living for the moment


Chasing visions of our futures
We have ideals and dreams for the future, but we may not achieve them


One day we'll reveal the truth
Someday, we will face reality and accept the consequences of our choices


That one will die before he gets there
Most of us will not live long enough to achieve our goals


And if you're still bleeding, you're the lucky ones
Physical and emotional wounds are a common experience in life, so surviving them is fortunate


'Cause most of our feelings, they are dead and they are gone
Many of us have become numb and indifferent to our emotions because of the pain we have endured


Collecting pictures from a flood that wrecked our home
We hold onto the memories of a disastrous event that destroyed our sense of security


It was a flood that wrecked this home
The disaster ruined what we once had and left us with nothing


And you caused it
You are responsible for the damage and pain we have suffered


Well, I've lost it all, I'm just a silhouette
We have lost everything and feel like a shadow of our former selves


I'm a lifeless face that you'll soon forget
We will soon become irrelevant and forgotten by others


And my eyes are damp from the words you left
We are hurt and crying from the hurtful words you said


Ringing in my head, when you broke my chest
We are tormented by the pain and heartbreak you caused us


And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one
Being in love is a rare and fortunate experience in life


'Cause most of us are bitter over someone
Many of us have been hurt or betrayed by someone we loved and are resentful as a result


To distract our hearts from ever missing them
We engage in distractions to avoid feeling the pain of missing someone we love


But I'm forever missing him
Despite our attempts to move on, we still long for the person we lost


And you caused it
You are responsible for our pain and inability to move on




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elena Veronica Tonra, Igor Alexandre Haefeli

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2023 anybody here ? ♥

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@wilby2883

As a single full time father of a 7 year old daughter, this is a beautiful and sad track in the same time that sums up a bond between my daughter and myself not having a mother and partner to complete what would have been perfect, but some how still worked out even more perfect for everyone

@davehowe4714

💪🏼 I feel you. Bringing up my two sons on my own, complicated story with a toxic mother but the lads are maturing nicely and growing stronger everyday, we do what we deem best and take every day as it comes

@jesshunt3666

Single from a toxic relationship too here with two girls 5 & 8 yrs old. 🖤💪

@davehowe4714

@@jesshunt3666 I have five children in total, four boys and a daughter, two live with me and I see my younger son and daughter every other weekend and school holidays. My eldest lad hasn’t spoke to me in five months now, he’s had his head filled with poison. Some you win some you lose but we carry on and do the best we can 👍🏼

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