She was born in Ystad, Skåne; her mother, Kärsti Stiege, was a photographer, and her father, Johan Zachrisson, is a member of the Swedish punk-reggae band Dag Vag. Her younger brother, Zacharias Zachrisson, is also a musician. The family moved to Stockholm when Zachrisson was a toddler and when she was six moved to a mountaintop in Portugal where they lived for five years. The family also spent time in Lisbon and Morocco, and winters in Nepal and India. She moved to Brooklyn, New York City, for three months when she was 19. She returned when she was 21 to record her album.
Youth Knows No Pain
Lykke Li Lyrics
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We are what we are not, we are found
To the sound of the bells and the guns
We've taken all our vows, we are found
Come on get down
Come get down
Make amends, make a vow
Come get down
Mighty you, here and now
So come on honey, blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey, give yourself completely
And do it all although you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Come together and join the parade
And get back what got lost in the trade
With our crowns and the shimmering beads
With the wind in my hair, we are free
Come on get down
Come get down
Make amends, make a vow
Come on get down
Come get down
Mighty you, here and now
So come on honey, blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey, give yourself completely
And do it all although you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
I said youth don't know
Youth knows no pain
I said youth don't know
Youth knows no pain
So come on honey blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
Come on honey blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
And do it all although you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
The song "Youth Knows No Pain" by Lykke Li seems to be a call to live life to the fullest, with no regrets or limitations, in the prime of your life. The opening lines of the song, "Come down from where you are and get down, We are what we are not, we are found," suggests that it is time to let go of any inhibitions or societal expectations and embrace one's true self. The repetition of "come on get down," and "make amends, make a vow," reinforces the message to seize the moment and live fully in the present.
The chorus, "So come on honey, blow yourself to pieces, Come on honey, give yourself completely, And do it all although you can't believe it, Youth knows no pain," further emphasizes the idea of living life to the fullest, even if it may seem risky or difficult. The line "youth knows no pain" suggests that in one’s younger years, there is a sense of invincibility and a willingness to take risks without much consideration of potential consequences.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of unity and freedom, with lines like "Come together and join the parade, And get back what got lost in the trade, With our crowns and the shimmering beads, With the wind in my hair, we are free." This reinforces the message of living free without worry or regret, and doing so as a collective group. The use of religious imagery, like "sound of the bells," give the song an almost ceremonial tone, which calls for listeners to join in and celebrate life.
In conclusion, "Youth Knows No Pain" is a call to live fully in the present, seize the moment, and embrace one's true self without any regrets or worry about consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down from where you are and get down
Leave your current state and embrace the moment
We are what we are not, we are found
We define ourselves by what we reject, and by doing so, we find ourselves
To the sound of the bells and the guns
Amidst the chaos and noise of the world
We've taken all our vows, we are found
We have committed to ourselves and found our true selves
Come on get down
Join in and participate fully in life
Come get down
Engage with the world around you
Make amends, make a vow
Correct mistakes and make a commitment to grow
Mighty you, here and now
You are powerful and capable in this moment
So come on honey, blow yourself to pieces
Let go of fear and inhibitions, fully express yourself
Come on honey, give yourself completely
Be vulnerable and open, give your all to a situation
And do it all although you can't believe it
Push past doubt and disbelief to achieve great things
Youth knows no pain
The energy and freedom of youth can overcome obstacles
Come together and join the parade
Connect with others and celebrate life
And get back what got lost in the trade
Recover what was lost or forgotten in exchange for what was gained
With our crowns and the shimmering beads
Adorned and beautiful, we shine
With the wind in my hair, we are free
Embodying the liberating force of nature, we are free
I said youth don't know
The lack of experience can lead to a lack of fear
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICK NOWELS, BJOERN YTTLING, LYKKE LI ZACHRISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eric Chu
"Youth Knows No Pain"
Come laugh away who you are and get down
Who you are, who we are now you're found
To the sun or the bears or the guns
We taking all our vows with your frown
Come on get down
Come on get down
Make a mess, make a bow
Come on get down
Come get down
Mighty youth, here and now
So come on honey cut yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
And do it all though you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Come together and join the parade
And get back walk on lost in the trade
With the plants and the shimmering beats
With the wind in my hair, you're free
Come on get down
Come get down
Make a mess, make a bow
Come on get down
Come get down
Mighty youth, here and now
So come on honey cut yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
And do it all though you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
I said youth don't know
Youth knows no pain
I said youth don't know
Youth knows no pain
Mighty youth, here and now
So come on honey cut yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
Come on honey cut yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
And do it all though you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Loolee
No even close:
Come down from where you are and get down
We are what we are not, we are found
To the sound of the bells and the guns
We've taken all our vows, we are found
Come on get down
Come get down
Make amends, make a vow
Come on get down
Come get down
Mighty you, here and now
So come on honey, blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey, give yourself completely
And do it all although you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Come together and join the parade
And get back what got lost in the trade
With our crowns and the shimmering beads
With the wind in my hair, we are free
Come on get down
Come get down
Make amends, make a vow
Come on get down
Come get down
Mighty you, here and now
So come on honey, blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey, give yourself completely
And do it all although you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
I said youth don't know
Youth knows no pain
I said youth don't know
Youth knows no pain
So come on honey blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
Come on honey blow yourself to pieces
Come on honey give yourself completely
And do it all although you can't believe it
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Youth knows no pain
Marcel Tiel
Just discover this fresh for the first time....amazing I missed out before, but oh what a gem....
sorry.who?
I loved a girl so much that when we got separated the pain would have eaten me alive so I forced myself to forget all the things that made me remember her - including this song. I was afraid of this masterpiece, but not anymore.
Jantje Pietje
I can understand from pratice.
Keep strong.
Lutz Teichmann
@Filip Galen same here with that one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPwOdfG0qqg
Filip Galen
Push through, my man...
daelove7
I swear listening & watching Lykke Li just kills me slowly inside & brings me back to life. How does she do it...? Her vulnerability, the capability of grabbing your attention with her lyrics, the way she performs & that captivating voice. I swear she something else & she isn't like any other artist out there. She's truly amazing & very talented. Love you Lykke Li!
grtwhtnrth
I love this song ,but the video says so much about the artist and group. I really love the collaboration of the visual and sounds on her videos very inclusive. I would get that more in an intimate setting rather than a concert venue. I want to see Lykke li ,but in an intimate club setting only. I think she would be in control more and that is critical for her music. shoe stomps, finger snaps, and hand claps are essential to her music.
spacecowboy
One of the only "true" recording "artists" of the modern music industry
Jessica Orban
Up there with Metric
Chris Catalano
All the brains, all the beauty, all of the raw musicality, none of the bullshit. My favourite artist of the last decade. She makes a long list of contemporary divas and princes look like the bland, industry certified shills they have too often allowed themselves to be turned into...