Young
K. Chesney Lyrics
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We were growin' our hair,
We were cuttin' class,
Knew it all already there was nothing to learn,
We were strikin' matches just to watch em burn.
Listenin' to our music just a little too loud,
We were hanging in there with the outcast crowd,
It was a long train tressle but we had no fear,
Man I don't know where the time goes
But it sure goes fast, just like that,
We were wannabe rebels that didn't have a clue
In our rock n roll tee shirts and our typically bad attitudes
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly
Young, young
Talked a good game, we were right with the guys
But in the backseat we were awkward and shy
Girls were a mystery that we couldn't explain,
And I guess there are some things that are never gonna change
Man I don't know where the time goes
But it sure goes fast, just like that
We were wannabe rebels that didn't have a clue
In our rock n roll tee shirts and our typically bad attitudes
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly
Young, young, young
Yeah and wishing we were older
Young
Hey I wish it wasn't over
Man I don't know where the time goes,
But it sure goes fast, just like that
We were wannabe rebels that didn't have a clue
In our rock n roll tee shirts and our typically bad attitudes
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly
Young, young
Hey and wishing we were older
And I wish it wasn't over
The song "Young" by Kenny Chesney takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through his younger years. Through the lyrics, Chesney reflects on his teenage years, filled with rebellion, curiosity, and little quirks that defined him and his friends. He describes the era when they were growing out their hair, cutting classes, and feeling invincible. Life was full of youthful rebellion, and they would light matches just to see them burn.
Chesney also acknowledges the feeling of being lost as teenagers, not knowing where life would take them. They were trying to create a persona, attempting to become the cool kids with their rock-and-roll t-shirts and their bad attitudes. They talk a good game, but in the back seat, they were awkward and shy. Girls were a mystery that they could not understand.
As the song progresses, Chesney begins to understand the value of time and how quickly it goes by. He wishes that he wasn't getting any older, wishing he could relive those youthful days. Overall, the song highlights the importance of taking risks when young, being brave, and never making excuses for the things we've done.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' back now well it makes me laugh
Recalling the past now seems amusing.
We were growin' our hair
We were letting our hair grow long.
We were cuttin' class
We were skipping school.
Knew it all already there was nothing to learn
We thought we knew everything already and had nothing left to learn.
We were strikin' matches just to watch em burn
We were lighting matches for the sake of watching them burn.
Listenin' to our music just a little too loud
We were playing our music at a volume that was slightly too high.
We were hanging in there with the outcast crowd
We were spending time with the group of people who didn't fit in with the rest of society.
Headin' to the rapids with some discount beer
We were going to the rapids with some cheap beer.
It was a long train tressle but we had no fear
We were walking on a long train bridge, but we weren't afraid.
Man I don't know where the time goes
Time passes so quickly.
But it sure goes fast, just like that
Time passes by quickly and unexpectedly.
We were wannabe rebels that didn't have a clue
We wanted to be rebels, but we had no idea how to do it.
In our rock n roll tee shirts and our typically bad attitudes
We were wearing rock n roll t-shirts and had the typical bad attitudes associated with rebellious youth.
Had no excuses for the things that we'd done
We couldn't make excuses for the things we did.
We were brave, we were crazy, we were mostly young, young
We were young and full of courage and a bit of insanity.
Talked a good game, we were right with the guys
We knew what to say to impress our male peers.
But in the backseat we were awkward and shy
When it came to intimate situations with girls, we were uncomfortable and lacked confidence.
Girls were a mystery that we couldn't explain
We couldn't understand or explain the behavior of girls.
And I guess there are some things that are never gonna change
Some things are always going to remain the same.
Yeah and wishing we were older, young
We wished to be older while still being young.
Hey I wish it wasn't over
I wish those times hadn't passed.
And I wish it wasn't over
I still wish those times were ongoing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, BMG Rights Management
Written by: NAOISE DAVID SHERIDAN, STEVE MCEWAN, CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NatureNvibes
They don't make music like this anymore 😪
@kennychesney7879
Thank you for your unending love and support ❤️ you all are the reason why I do what I do. Where are you from and how long have you been a fan ?
@Jeff-my2uo
Strongest line from this song..."man I wish it wasn't over"
Age is just a number, its never "over" keep your spirit alive, you can be forever young
@ThatGuy-vi8ch
This is true. I'm 33 but when people see my high spirit and still skateboarding they think I'm 23. My body might be older outside but I'm keeping young inside.
@nvragn
It's all about attitude 👍🇨🇦
@traviscummings9178
Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional
@nvragn
@@traviscummings9178 very well put. I definitely agree. 👍🇨🇦
@raran44
Wishing we were older
wish it wasn’t over
Possibly the most true lyric ever.
@mcnuggieguy
perfect for burnouts and hasbeens
@therealstin2417
@@mcnuggieguy just like the Mcnugget...