Lust for Youth is the solo vehicle of Swedish electronic musician Hannes No… Read Full Bio ↴Lust for Youth is the solo vehicle of Swedish electronic musician Hannes Norrvide. The project began in 2009 in Gothenburg , Sweden at a collective venue/practice space when Norrvide's friends were starting up a punk band. He was inspired to join in, but he only had access to a somewhat useless toy keyboard, so due to the limitations of his instrument, he opted instead to make music alone. The early experiments of Lust for Youth were raw, primitive, and drony. Norrvide worked on the project tirelessly, releasing several cassette albums and miscellaneous 7" singles before the release of 2011's proper full-length, Solar Flare, on the Italian label Avant! Records. At this point Lust for Youth had grown from its hazy beginnings into a tormented darkwave sound, minimal electronics, and gothic beats that bordered on harsh noise. Loke Rahbek of Sexdrome joined Hannes in collaboration following the release of the record, and the duo played shows throughout Europe. In 2012 the harsh and dissonant Growing Seeds album materialized, released again on Avant! in Europe and on Sacred Bones in the United States. Around that time the band relocated from Sweden to Copenhagen, Denmark. They followed in 2013 with third album Perfect View, again released on Sacred Bones. For the following year's International, Norrvide continued the dark synth pop direction of Perfect View, polishing and streamlining it with the help of producer Malthe Fisher and collaborator Rahbek.

Illume
Lust for Youth Lyrics

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To your life, I rush to be
Get a hold of myself, why did I stay
It's in your life, tomorrow chase
Don't run through the night
Side by side.
To your life, was left to pay
In the brighter night, what can I say
To your light, to your light.

"Our Worlds crash
But yours turned.
When you're not high
I watch it burn".
To your life, we're side by side
Can I hold myself, why did I stay?
It's in your light, tommorow's change
But rush tonight, to your light.
"Our Worlds crash
But yours turned.
When you're not high
I watch it burn".
"Our Worlds crash
But yours turned.

When you're not high
I watch it turn".

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Illume" by Lust for Youth are about the intense rush and desire to be with someone who has a certain captivating quality, represented by the phrase "To your life." The singer seems to be questioning why they stayed in this person's life, suggesting perhaps that they feel inadequate or unsure of how to handle the intensity of the relationship. They want to be by this person's side, but they also seem to recognize that there are risks involved and things could go wrong.

The chorus "Our worlds crash but yours turned" is a reflection of the contrast between the singer and the person they are addressing. The latter seems to have an ability to thrive in difficult situations, while the singer feels like an observer, watching from a distance as things around them fall apart. The line "When you're not high I watch it burn" suggests that this person may be using drugs to cope with the chaos around them, but even without the substances they have a certain power.

Overall, "Illume" captures the sense of being drawn to someone despite potential consequences and feeling like an outsider in their world. The lyrics are cryptic enough that they could apply to a variety of situations, but they create a vivid image of yearning and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

To your life, I rush to be
I am eager to be a part of your life and presence as soon as possible.

Get a hold of myself, why did I stay
I'm trying to control myself and wondering why I'm still here.

It's in your life, tomorrow chase
The potential for tomorrow lies within your life.

Don't run through the night
Please don't waste the night by running away from me.

Side by side.
Let's stick together.

To your life, was left to pay
I have a debt to your life that I need to repay.

In the brighter night, what can I say
I'm at a loss for words in the brighter night.

To your light, to your light.
I'm drawn to your light, to your essence.

"Our Worlds crash But yours turned. When you're not high I watch it burn".
Our worlds collided but your outcome changed. When you're not under the influence, I see your life falling apart.

To your life, we're side by side
We're in this together, by your side.

Can I hold myself, why did I stay?
I question my ability to control myself and why I haven't left.

It's in your light, tommorow's change
The potential for change tomorrow is present within your light.

But rush tonight, to your light.
I need to hurry tonight to get to your light.

"Our Worlds crash But yours turned. When you're not high I watch it burn".
Our worlds collided but your outcome changed. When you're not under the influence, I see your life falling apart.

"Our Worlds crash But yours turned. When you're not high I watch it turn".
Our worlds collided but your outcome changed. When you're not under the influence, I see your life changing in a different direction.

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