We Are Young
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Give me a second, I,
I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State

My lover he's waiting for me
just across the bar
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses
asking about a scar, and...
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies,

I'm trying hard to take it back
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home

Tonight we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight we are young

So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Now I know that I'm not

All that you got.
I guess that I
I just thought
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart

But now our friends are back
So let's raise a cup
'Cause I found someone to carry me home
Tonight (tonight, tonight)
we are young (we are young)

So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

Tonight we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun

(Nananananana)
(Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)

Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
The moon is on my side (Carry me home tonight) (Nananananana)
We have no teason to run (Carry me home tonight) (Nananananana)

So will someone (Carry me home tonight) (Nananananana)
come and carry me home
Tonight we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight (tonight, tonight)
we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down




I'll carry you home
tonight

Overall Meaning

"We Are Young" by Glee Cast is a song that tells the story of a moment in time where the singer and his friends are living in the present, embracing youth and its reckless abandon of responsibilities. The song starts with the singer trying to get his story straight, admitting that his friends are in the bathroom getting high while his lover waits for him across the bar. He then recalls how he gave her a scar months ago, and apologizes for the pain he caused, although he acknowledges that he is struggling to express his regret. The singer then promises to carry his lover home if she falls down, all while singing the chorus encouraging his friends and everyone else to set the world on fire and burn brighter than the sun.


The song perfectly captures the spirit of youth, imbuing it with a sense of adventure, freedom, and the defiance of the mundane. It encourages people to let loose and seize the day, to embrace life's challenges and revel in the euphoria of the moment. The lyrics also showcase the complexity of relationships, emphasizing that people can fall apart, hurt each other, but may find ways to carry one another through the dark and difficult times. Ultimately, "We Are Young" celebrates life, love, and the boundlessness of youth, inspiring its listeners to seize the day.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me a second, I, I need to get my story straight
I need to take a moment to compose myself and figure out what I'm going to say.


My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My friends are doing drugs in the bathroom and getting really high.


My lover he's waiting for me just across the bar
My romantic partner is waiting for me at the bar.


My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking about a scar, and...
Some stranger is sitting in my seat and asking about a scar I gave them a while ago.


I know I gave it to you months ago, I know you're trying to forget
I remember that I caused you harm a few months ago and I understand that you're still trying to move on from it.


But between the drinks and subtle things, the holes in my apologies, I'm trying hard to take it back
I'm struggling to repair the damage I've done because of the effect of alcohol and my inadequate apologies.


So if by the time the bar closes and you feel like falling down, I'll carry you home
If you're feeling overwhelmed when the bar closes, I'm willing to help you get home safely.


Tonight we are young, so let's set the world on fire. We can burn brighter than the sun
Since we're young and full of energy, we should aim to do something great and exceed all expectations.


Now I know that I'm not all that you got. I guess that I, I just thought maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
I'm aware that I'm not the only person in your life. I was hoping that we could embrace change and move our relationship in different directions.


But now our friends are back, so let's raise a cup. 'Cause I found someone to carry me home
Our mutual friends are back, so let's raise a glass to the occasion, because I found someone to help me get home.


The moon is on my side, (Carry me home tonight) (Nananananana) We have no reason to run, (Carry me home tonight) (Nananananana)
The moon is out, so I feel confident about getting home safely. We don't have any pressing need to run or rush things.


So will someone (Carry me home tonight) (Nananananana) come and carry me home
Is there anyone willing to help me get home tonight?


Tonight we are young, so let's set the world on fire. We can burn brighter than the sun
Since we're young and alive, we can accomplish great things as long as we work hard and aim high.


So if by the time the bar closes and you feel like falling down, I'll carry you home tonight
If you feel unwell or overwhelmed when the bar closes, I'll be there to help you get home safely.




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