Ohio
Last Youth Lyrics
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North Seattle driving in the rain
Deep beneath a subway train
Or high above an airplane
Chicago may have views
Atlanta made me choose
Las Vegas took my soul
From New York highway tolls
You gotta listen you gotta listen to me
You gotta hear this you gotta hear this
And I will be your skin
Two hearts suck in the middle
And I will be your breathe
Two hearts waging a war in me
You gotta listen you gotta listen to me
You gotta hear this you gotta hear this you see
California brings me back to life
East Detroit I'm searching through the night
Deep beneath a subway train
Or high above in an airplane
Chicago may have views
Atlanta made me choose
Las Vegas took my soul
From New York highway tolls
You gotta listen you gotta listen to me
You gotta hear this you gotta hear this
And I will be your skin
Two hearts suck in the middle
And I will be your breathe
Two hearts waging a war in me
You gotta listen you gotta listen to me
You gotta hear this you gotta hear this you see
In Ohio
, Last Youth's lyrics describe the journey of their travels throughout the United States while reflecting on the impact each city has had on their life and mental state. The lyrics mention various locations such as Carolina, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New York, Detroit, and California. Each location brings back memories and emotions that are unique to the experiences they had there. The lyrics suggest that their travels have caused internal turmoil with "two hearts waging a war in me" and that they are searching for someone to listen to them and understand their experiences.
The use of imagery, such as "deep beneath a subway train" and "high above an airplane", help to create a sense of movement and progression in the lyrics. The repetition of the chorus emphasizing the need for someone to listen to them adds to the emotional impact of the song. The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and the search for purpose and understanding, as portrayed by the line "Atlanta made me choose".
The song's lyrics are reflective and introspective, offering insights into the impact of travel and life experiences on a person's mindset. It highlights the emotions and memories associated with different locations while searching for clarity and understanding. The lyrics ultimately convey the need for human connection and the power of listening to someone's story.
Line by Line Meaning
Carolina always on my mind
I can't stop thinking about North Carolina
North Seattle driving in the rain
I'm driving in the rain in North Seattle
Deep beneath a subway train
I'm underground, hearing the subway train overhead
Or high above an airplane
Or I'm flying high above in an airplane
Chicago may have views
Chicago has some great sights to see
Atlanta made me choose
I had to make a choice because I was in Atlanta
Las Vegas took my soul
I lost myself in Las Vegas
From New York highway tolls
I've paid a lot of highway tolls in New York
You gotta listen you gotta listen to me
You really need to pay attention to what I'm saying
You gotta hear this you gotta hear this
You absolutely have to hear what I'm saying
And I will be your skin
I will protect you like your skin does
Two hearts suck in the middle
Two people are stuck in the middle of a difficult situation
And I will be your breathe
I will be the breath of fresh air you need
Two hearts waging a war in me
I'm torn between two conflicting emotions
You gotta listen you gotta listen to me
I cannot stress enough how important it is that you hear me
You gotta hear this you gotta hear this you see
You really have to hear this and understand what I'm saying
California brings me back to life
California gives me a second chance at life
East Detroit I'm searching through the night
I'm looking for something in East Detroit, even in the darkest hours of the night
In Ohio
This whole song has been leading up to finding meaning in Ohio
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Josiah Myers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elliot8024
Saw a sign on a garage in Ohio... Rhought to check it out. Best discision i ever made.
@hiroandcharlie3808
Sick visual!
@lakrias1566
Found this through Facebook. This is really good!
@LastYouth
Brandon Harper thanks a ton Brandon hit us up on Spotify
@carloscarranza5808
Hope you guys go big on this,don’t give up. Loved the video. I’m from Columbus Ohio lol
@LastYouth
Carlos Carranza come party with us one time
@cloroxkitten3054
Amazing song, I look forward to see you guys get big <3
@LastYouth
Chloe Smith you were one of the OGs so we love u ❤️
@emmaspringer7271
My husband has been playing this song for so long I just figured you guys were super famous. But y’all are great, and I don’t know how more people haven’t heard you!
@LastYouth
Emma Zuber awhhhh thank you so much ☺️ come to a show of ours sometime!