Even the brightest, most upbeat Luna Shadows song carries a hint of romantic melancholy. She describes her artistic ambitions as a lifelong dare that, “sounded pretty fun” and brought order to the emotional chaos of everyday life. The end product, made in garages and bedrooms under the palm trees of Echo Park, sounds a bit like Ellie Goulding took Lana del Rey to the beach.
Youth
Luna Shadows Lyrics
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Steal all your feelings
Til they fit me like a glove
Instead I've just been sleeping
Straight through the summer
How they beg me to wake up
And all my wasted youth's not wasted
If it's on you
If it's on you
If it's on you
If it's on you
I wish that I could march in
Stand up for something
But there's nothing I believe
I get a little older
Maybe even wiser
But my heart's stuck on my sleeve
And all my wasted youth's not wasted
If it's on you
If it's on you
If it's on you
If it's on you
And when all that's left are bed bones
And we step off all our misled thrones
After all the let downs and let-go's
Hold your breath, play dead, ready, set, no
Ready, set?
No
Ready, set?
No
And all my wasted youth isn't wasted
If it's on you
If it's on you
If it's on you
If it's on you
The lyrics to "Youth" by Luna Shadows depict a sense of longing and introspection. The first verse expresses a desire to connect intimately with someone else's emotions, as if wanting to understand them completely. The line "til they fit me like a glove" suggests a yearning to fully comprehend the feelings of others and perhaps even take on their burdens. However, the singer admits to being passive and inactive, spending the summer asleep and ignoring the pleas for them to wake up. This may symbolize a reluctance to engage with the world or confront their own emotions.
The repeated refrain "And all my wasted youth's not wasted" conveys the idea that even though time may have passed without productive action, there is still hope that the experiences and lessons learned have value and meaning. It suggests a belief that personal growth can occur despite a lack of tangible achievements.
The second verse reflects a sense of disillusionment and uncertainty. The singer expresses a desire to stand up for something, to have beliefs and convictions worth fighting for. However, they admit to feeling lost and uncertain, unable to find anything that truly resonates with them. This could represent a struggle with personal identity and a lack of clear direction or purpose in life.
The final verse takes a more defiant and rebellious tone. With the phrase "all that's left are bed bones," the singer suggests they have reached a point of exhaustion and vulnerability. They then describe stepping off their "misled thrones," possibly indicating a rejection of societal expectations or pressures. The mention of "let downs and let-go's" suggests a history of disappointment and moving on from past experiences. The repeated phrase "Ready, set, no" emphasizes their rejection of conformity and readiness to challenge the status quo.
Overall, the lyrics seem to explore themes of introspection, longing, disillusionment, and defiance. They portray a struggle with finding purpose and identity in a world that may feel overwhelming and confusing. The repeated refrain serves as a reminder that even though time may have passed without significant action, there is still the potential for growth and meaning in one's personal journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that I could reach out
I long for the ability to connect with others
Steal all your feelings
Absorb and understand your emotions
Til they fit me like a glove
Until I can fully empathize and relate to your experiences
Instead I've just been sleeping
Rather, I have been emotionally detached or passive
Straight through the summer
Continuously, without interruption
How they beg me to wake up
The people around me desperately want me to become more present and aware
And all my wasted youth's not wasted
The time I spent in my younger years, seemingly unproductive, has value
If it's on you
If the responsibility or blame is placed upon you
I wish that I could march in
I desire to actively participate and make a difference
Stand up for something
Support a cause or take a stance
But there's nothing I believe
Yet, I currently lack strong convictions or beliefs
I get a little older
As time passes and I age
Maybe even wiser
Perhaps gaining wisdom through experiences
But my heart's stuck on my sleeve
Yet, my emotions are still openly displayed and vulnerable
And when all that's left are bed bones
In the end, when we are stripped down to our bare selves
And we step off all our misled thrones
Once we let go of our misguided illusions of power or control
After all the let downs and let-go's
Following numerous disappointments and releases
Hold your breath, play dead, ready, set, no
Momentarily freeze or pretend everything is fine, but ultimately reject it
Ready, set?
Are you prepared?
No
No, I am not
And all my wasted youth isn't wasted
The time I spent in my younger years, previously deemed unproductive, still holds significance
If it's on you
If the responsibility or blame is given to you
If it's on you
If the responsibility or blame is given to you
If it's on you
If the responsibility or blame is given to you
If it's on you
If the responsibility or blame is given to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Natalie Angiuli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Veronika Varga
luna, you are literally one of the best artists today. you have such an unbelievably beautiful and pure voice and an amazing style. your songs are masterpieces and i want to say 'thank you' for everything that your music and your personality did to me. thank u so much.
Allijoyfly
You’re just one of those hidden gem artists... so glad I found you ^-^
Lynzie R
Omg exactly!!! 🌸💫💫💫
Luna Shadows
Thank you so much everyone, glad you like this one. If you live near a coast, I'll be performing: Los Angeles (11/29) & New York (12/9) - info at my website, as well as new Youth-flavored merch :) xo
MJ
Luna you're amazing! can't wait for more music :)
Munim Zahoor
Luna Shadows Been listening to your songs for 4hrs straight now. How do you have mere 6k followers is beyond me. Deserve much, much more.
A whole world of massively underrated artists out there.
Cirus61
Luna Shadows Well, if ya ever head this way, I'll show up to yer concert. My only advice to you is to dress lightly as the humidity and heat will you in the summer time. Best of luck, Luna!
Luna Shadows
houston is one of biggest cities according to spotify right now so yes, it is a consideration for 2018, if the people scream loud enough
Cirus61
Ever considered coming to Houston or the Southern Seaboard?
Maria Campos
Luna, you did an amazing job! You are so beautiful. I admire your unique style. The music video was perfect!❤💖