Younger Days
Fatal Flowers Lyrics
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Guy I used to know
And he's been tellin' me all those stories,
About a long time ago
Makes you want to go back to those places
You used to stroll along each night
Times long gone by
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
And he keeps on talkin' about these glory
Days you had
And you know you had your fun, but it
Wasn't quite like that
And it makes you want to run from those places
You used to stroll along each night
It makes you realize that these are times long gone by
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
No use tryin' to hold on to a feeling
Feelings chance and time, ooh well time won't pass you by
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
The lyrics to Fatal Flowers' song "Younger Days" are reflective and nostalgic, as the singer speaks with an old acquaintance who reminisces about their former glory days. The song speaks to the universal experience of looking back on one's youth and realizing that time has passed, and things are not as they once were. The singer describes feeling torn between wanting to relive those days and simultaneously wanting to distance themselves from a time that is gone forever.
The chorus repeats the sad but true refrain "Your younger days have sailed with the tide," emphasizing the fact that time has moved past us all and that the things we once held dear are no longer attainable. The song suggests that we should not try to hold on to the past but rather embrace the present and the future, as feelings, chance, and time will continue to change and evolve without us.
Overall, "Younger Days" speaks to the human experience of nostalgia and the bittersweet realization that time always progresses forward, taking our cherished memories with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been sitting here talkin' to this Guy I used to know
I am currently engaging in conversation with a male individual from my past.
And he's been tellin' me all those stories, About a long time ago
He has been recounting various accounts from our shared history.
Makes you want to go back to those places You used to stroll along each night
Listening to these stories ignites a desire to revisit locations that were once frequently visited.
It makes you realize that these are Times long gone by
This reflection is a reminder that the past is irretrievable.
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
The era of youth has passed beyond the opportunity of retrieval.
And he keeps on talkin' about these glory Days you had
He continues to speak of the vibrant and successful moments of the past.
And you know you had your fun, but it Wasn't quite like that
You admit that while the experiences were enjoyable, they may have been over-exaggerated in his stories.
And it makes you want to run from those places You used to stroll along each night
The thought of running away from nostalgia becomes increasingly tempting.
No use tryin' to hold on to a feeling Feelings chance and time, ooh well time won't pass you by
There is no justification in grasping onto fleeting emotions. Time is consistent, and acknowledging its presence is crucial.
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
The inevitable passing of time is reinforced once again.
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
The line is repeated to emphasize the finality of losing youthful days.
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Another repetition serves as a poignant conclusion to the lament about losing the past.
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
The last repetition stresses the reality that one can never return to their younger days.
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@slint69
I've been sitting here talkin' to this
Guy I used to know
And he's been tellin' me all those stories,
About a long time ago
Makes you wanna go back to those places
You used to stroll along each night
It makes you realise that these are
Times long gone by
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
And he keeps on talkin' about these glory
Days you had
And you know you had your fun, but it
Wasn't quite like that
And it makes you wanna run from those places
You used to stroll along each night
It makes you realise that these are times long gone by
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
No use tryin' to hold on to a feeling
Feelings chance and time, ooh well time won't pass you by
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
Your younger days have sailed with the tide
@gzeeman01
Top 2000 NPO Radio 2? Yes sir, Top 2000, year 2024 number one? Yes sir!!!!!!! Please, Please, Please!!!!! Make this wonderful song number 1 in the Top 2000 NPO Radio 2 of 2024!!!!! Fatal Flowers deserves this!
@Ken1978ify
This should have been a big hit worldwide!!
@muziekfanaten7226
Wow.. ik heb er geen woorden voor hoe mooi ik dit nummer vind
@gervandenberg
Zonder twijfel de beste gitaar band die Nederland ooit heeft gehad. Fenomenaal.
@richardkreeft5811
Much underated song
@janjansen8441
Geweldig nummer, fantastische band
@jacobvandijk6525
Mooie beelden! Jammer van het einde.
@TheJans001
Pure jeugdsentiment.Krijg er nog steeds kippevel van
@Oldfrisian
Mis die tijd, vergeleken met de huidige tijd waarin we leven..
@rpsmith2990
There's a certain tragedy to finding this song now. I keep thinking I read a review of the album, perhaps in Rolling Stone, then bought it (in cassette form). It's been a long time, decades, really since I've heard it. Your younger days have sailed with the tide, indeed...