Young Speak
Good Tiger Lyrics
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The blur of what is real and make-believe
The sand is getting in my eyes, no bother
I could use some water
Climbing back to where we were, it's all but gone
Crawl back to the days of youth
Could I please be taught how to speak
The heat is melting me away, I'm bothered
I could use a deep breath
Climbing back to where we were, it's all but gone
Crawl back to the days of youth
I want to go to the shade where I learned the language of youth
Let's cool down, it's the heat that affects everything
Let's cool down
Forming words inside my throat
Climbing back to where we were, it's all but gone
Crawl back to the days of youth
The lyrics to Good Tiger's song Young Speak discuss the struggle of growing up and losing touch with the innocence and simplicity of childhood. The lines, "Climbing back to where we were, it's all but gone / Crawl back to the days of youth," express the desire to return to a time before the weight of responsibility and complexity had set in. The reference to "the shore" and "the sand" conjure up images of the beach, a place often associated with carefree and joyful times. The heat mentioned in the later verses could be interpreted as the pressure and stress of adult life, as it's "melting" the singer away. The phrase "What I've learned I've now forgotten again / Could I please be taught how to speak" suggests that the singer has lost touch with their own voice and needs guidance to find it once more.
Overall, the lyrics of Young Speak invite listeners to reflect on the passage of time and the impact it has on our sense of self. They speak to the common experience of feeling lost or disconnected from our own identity and the longing to reclaim the simplicity and joy of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
I would never want to see the shore dry up
I don't want to witness the disappearance of something important in my life.
The blur of what is real and make-believe
The confusion between what is real and what is not is overwhelming me.
The sand is getting in my eyes, no bother
Even though there are minor struggles in my life, I'm not too worried about them.
I could use some water
I need something to refresh me and help me overcome my current problems.
Climbing back to where we were, it's all but gone
Trying to return to a time in the past that is no longer there is a struggle.
Crawl back to the days of youth
Revisiting the mindset of my younger years is a way to cope with the difficulties of the present.
What I've learned I've now forgotten again
I keep forgetting the lessons I've learned, and I need to be reminded again.
Could I please be taught how to speak
I need guidance and help to express myself in the best way possible.
The heat is melting me away, I'm bothered
The pressures and burdens of life are overwhelming me and causing me distress.
I could use a deep breath
I need a moment to pause and regain my composure before facing my problems once again.
I want to go to the shade where I learned the language of youth
I want to return to a place where I felt safe and understood, without the anxieties of adulthood.
Let's cool down, it's the heat that affects everything
We need to take a step back and calm ourselves down before we can tackle our issues.
Forming words inside my throat
I'm struggling to communicate and need time to find the right words to express myself.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mxdom
These songs are on another level from the first 2 albums, incredible job
@zuetonwing
Leaning to believe its their magnum opus, every song so far were amazing. Every bit of it reeks of good tiger
@MusaTariq25
We Will All Be Gone is still my favorite but this new one is already fantastic so far
@divinasi0n
In what way? Perhaps you can explain the reasoning behind your statement.
@cremejockey8636
For real. I wonder if it’s the drummer or the inclusion of guitar riffs Elliot wrote which of course he already knows how to sing to
@cremejockey8636
divinasion read my previous reply i believe it has to do with what I mentioned. Don’t get me wrong i loved Rudi and even ate expensive Long Island sushi with him right before i saw good tiger live. But, This shit is just perfect in every way in a musical sense
@BRANDON4905527
I'm so honored that I got to meet the lead singer. His hugs are dope.
Edit:I hope yall get to meet him asap. I still have the picture too, gives off a great brother vibe
@pairofjeansreviews2034
This is like... the best Good Tiger song
@BionicleSaurus
But Grip Shoes, and Understanding Silence, and The Devil Thin--oh who am I kidding I can't choose.
@bobbymckee7688
i believe this will be THE Good Tiger album they have really come together as a band man its amazing