Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British… Read Full Bio ↴Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia, originally formed in 2003. They were named after the unincorporated community of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members heard that it was for sale for $346,000. After lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third on the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004, the group signed with Universal Music Canada and released their self-titled debut studio album the following year. After signing an international recording contract with Capitol Records in 2006, which brought them an increased American following. Hedley saw commercial success with their subsequent studio albums, including Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011), Wild Life (2013), Hello (2015) and Cageless (2017).

Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.

On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.

On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.

On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.

Young
Hedley Lyrics

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I'm tired of waking up at five a.m.
My boss had lost his freaking mind again
I'm getting so sick of the same routine
And living out someone else's dream
Another zombie coming back to life
Only twenty but I'm living like forty five
Better burn out than fade away
So come and have a drink on me

We were young
Having fun
Used to party all night long
Jumping up and down and gettin' crazy
Banging our heads to AC/DC
We were young
turn it up
Used to party till we'd drop
And we wouldn't stop until we'd see the sun
We were young
Young, young, young, young

I'm tired of dressing up and stressing out (oh)
I'm guessing messing up's what I'm about (oh)
Kicking and screaming inside my head
A white picket fence you blink, you're dead
Another Zombie coming back to life
With the beat like a bomb and the blinding lights
Better burn out than fade away
So come and have a drink on me
On me, on me

We were young
Having fun
Used to party all night long
Jumping up and down and gettin' crazy
Banging our heads to AC/DC
We were young
turn it up
Used to party till we'd drop
And we wouldn't stop until we'd see the sun
We were young
Young, young, young, young

(Hey, hey, hey)
Time is ticking they say
(Hey,hey,hey)
Not a minute wasted
(hey,hey,hey)
It's better to burn out than fade away
We were young
Young, young, young, young

We were young
Having fun
Used to party all night long
Jumping up and down and gettin' crazy
Banging our heads to AC/DC
We were young
turn it up
Used to party till we'd drop
And we wouldn't stop until we'd see the sun

We were young
Young, young, young, young

Overall Meaning

The song "Young" by Hedley is a fun and rebellious song about breaking free from the monotony of life and embracing youthfulness. The lyrics describe the frustration of living a mundane life, working a boring job, and feeling like a zombie. The singer longs for the thrill and excitement of youth, when life was simple and carefree. The chorus is an anthem for the younger generation, encouraging them to let loose and party until dawn, with a nod to classic rock band AC/DC.

The line "Better burn out than fade away" is a reference to the famous quote by Neil Young, which was later popularized by Kurt Cobain in his suicide note. This line represents the idea of living life to the fullest and not getting stuck in the routine.

Overall, the song is an ode to living in the moment and enjoying life while you can.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of waking up at five a.m.
I'm fed up with starting my day before sunrise

My boss had lost his freaking mind again
My employer is acting irrationally, making work unbearable

I'm getting so sick of the same routine
I'm tired of the monotony of my day-to-day life

And living out someone else's dream
I'm living the life someone else wants for me, not the one I want for myself

Another zombie coming back to life
I feel like a lifeless creature being forced to do boring and repetitive tasks

Only twenty but I'm living like forty five
I'm young in age but feel much older due to my uninspiring lifestyle

Better burn out than fade away
I'd rather live fast and intensely than slowly fade into mediocrity

So come and have a drink on me
Let's forget our problems and have a good time together

We were young
We were full of hope and possibilities

Having fun
We enjoyed life to the fullest

Used to party all night long
We danced and celebrated without regard for time

Jumping up and down and gettin' crazy
We were wild and energetic, expressing ourselves freely

Banging our heads to AC/DC
We were headbanging to the music that made us feel alive

Turn it up
Make the music louder and let's have more fun

Used to party till we'd drop
We kept going until we physically couldn't anymore

And we wouldn't stop until we'd see the sun
We kept going until the end of the night, not wanting to miss a moment of fun

(Hey, hey, hey) Time is ticking they say
People tell us time is running out

(Hey,hey,hey) Not a minute wasted
We refuse to waste our limited time on Earth

(hey,hey,hey) It's better to burn out than fade away
We'd rather live life intensely and die young than slowly fade away

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB HOGGARD, BRIAN HOWES, JASON VAN POEDEROOYEN

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