The Deepest Sighs the Frankest Shadows
Gang of Youths Lyrics

There's a sky full of lights and none of them stars
The lights in the city are not natural stars, but they remind us of the weight of our youth and how it can cause foolish behavior.

But each white, silvery flicker's a faithful reminder to us
The lights serve as a constant reminder of our past and how it has led us to where we are today.

Of a weight that's in youth that makes a dick of us all
The weight of youth can sometimes lead to immature behavior and foolish decisions.

If it happened today, then it's probably happened before
History often repeats itself, and the mistakes we make today have likely been made in the past.

In a crowd unfamiliar, I just wanna touch a familiar face
When surrounded by strangers, we long for the comfort of someone we know.

And make friends at the parties I've feared the likes of an age
We often fear social situations that we perceive to be inappropriate for our age group.

To be wanted with truth and make formidable love
We desire to be loved for who we truly are, and want to experience a deep, powerful love.

See light in myself that I see inside everyone else I know
We see a light within ourselves that we also see in those around us, and it gives us hope that we can overcome our struggles.

It's not a lacking of spine, nor of physical pulse
Our struggles are not a result of weakness or lack of physical stamina.

It's just a feeling of distance akin to a feeling of loss
We feel disconnected from the world around us and it can be a painful experience.

Of love in the youth of my limited life
We mourn the love we had when we were young, knowing that it can never be recaptured.

That passed in a violent and ritual screwing inside
Our youth has passed, and it sometimes feels like it was wasted in meaningless pursuits.

And the years unfamiliar are made of increasingly digital days
The modern world is becoming increasingly digital, and it can be difficult to adjust to the changes.

And I am grieving the loss of myself with frightening malaise
We are grieving the loss of who we used to be, and it can be a scary and lonely experience.

When there's weightness in youth and the sum of it's small
The weight of our youth can feel heavy, even though it may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Just stand in the darkness and laugh with your heel on its throat
We can overcome our struggles by facing them head-on and finding joy in the darkness.

'Cause not everything means something, honey
Not everything in life has a deeper meaning, and it's okay to let go of that pressure.

So say the unsayable, say the most human of things
We should speak our truth and express our most human emotions, even if they are difficult to say.

And if everything is temporary
Everything in life is fleeting and impermanent.

I will bear the unbearable, terrible triteness of being
We will endure the mundane and repetitive aspects of life, even though it may be difficult.

Alone in my house, frozen in time
We sometimes feel lonely and stuck in our current situation.

But don't get me wrong now, honey, I am trying
Despite our struggles, we are still putting in effort to improve our lives.

There's a warmth in the eyes and a clearness of thought
We feel warmth and clarity when we are at peace with ourselves.

When the deepest of sighs and the frankest of shadows are gone
We can find peace when we let go of our deepest emotions and darkest thoughts.

We're pushing a stone up a mountainous waste
Life can feel like an endless struggle or an impossible task.

And the lines at the store look like lines on a beautiful face
Even the mundane aspects of life can have beauty if we look for it.

See, I'm not so assured
We are not always confident in ourselves and our abilities.

Nor unusually strong or outstandingly brave
We are not always exceptionally courageous or strong.

I'm more just fumbling around in the dark for the bulk of my day
We often feel lost and unsure of ourselves as we navigate through life.

I will stand in the darkness and laugh with my heel on its throat
Despite our struggles, we can still find joy in life and feel empowered.

Ah, cast me a line
We sometimes need someone to guide us or offer us support.

Ah, honey, cast me a line
We want someone we love to offer us support and help us through difficult times.

Won't you fear me tonight?
We want to be seen and understood by those around us, even if we seem scary or intimidating.

Goddamn do you fear me tonight?
We want to be seen and understood, even if it is difficult for others to do so.

Ah, pass me a light
We sometimes need someone to help brighten our path or guide us through a dark time.

Ah, honey, pass me a light
We want someone we love to help us see the way forward and find hope in difficult situations.

Won't you feel me tonight?
We want to connect with others on a deep level and feel understood by them.

Goddamn do you feel me tonight?
We crave connection and understanding, even if it may be difficult to achieve.