Teen Angst
M83 Lyrics
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How fast we cry
The more we learn
The more we die
The more we learn
The more we cry
How fast we burn
I hear the planet crying now
I hear the planet crying now
I hear the planet crying now
I hear the planet crying now
I hear the planet crying now
I hear the planet crying now
The lyrics of M83's song "Teen Angst" speak to the fleeting nature of youth, the impermanence of life, and the ultimate destruction of the world around us. The opening lines "How fast we burn, How fast we cry, The more we learn, The more we die" suggest that life is short and fleeting, and every experience and emotion is intense, but ultimately leads towards our demise. The repeated lines "The more we learn, The more we cry, How fast we burn, How fast we die" create a feeling of inevitability and a sense of cyclicality in life's ups and downs.
The final lines of the song, "I hear the planet crying now," suggest a concern for the state of the world and the impact humanity is having on it. The repetition of this line reinforces the idea that the future is uncertain and that we should be paying attention to the warning signals. The song overall speaks to the intensity of youth, the power of emotion, and the importance of paying attention to the state of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
How fast we burn
We often move quickly in life, racing towards our goals and desires, but sometimes this fast pace can lead to self-destruction.
How fast we cry
Just as we can burn out quickly, our emotions can overwhelm us in an instant, causing us to break down and weep.
The more we learn
As we gain knowledge and experience, we become aware of the harsh realities of life and the pain that comes with it.
The more we die
With each loss and setback, a part of us dies and we are forced to confront our own mortality.
I hear the planet crying now
The world around us is also suffering, and we can hear its distress in the form of environmental destruction, social unrest, and other global issues.
I hear the planet crying now
The world around us is also suffering, and we can hear its distress in the form of environmental destruction, social unrest, and other global issues.
I hear the planet crying now
The world around us is also suffering, and we can hear its distress in the form of environmental destruction, social unrest, and other global issues.
I hear the planet crying now
The world around us is also suffering, and we can hear its distress in the form of environmental destruction, social unrest, and other global issues.
Lyrics © DELABEL EDITIONS
Written by: Anthony Gonzalez, Yann Gonzalez
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angelicgurl77
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: This is the best song of all time.
turbofanlover
LOL. Seriously?
Josh LaClair
You guys, this isn't even the best song on the album. Y'all need to broaden yr horizons, and start with "Svefn-
g-Englar" on Sigur Ros' masterpiece, 'Agaetis Byrjun.' You will always remember where you were the first time you listened to it, and lament the fact that can never go back and hear it for the first time again. You're welcome.
RC
I'd usually call BS on a comment like this but you're correct. This is the best song ever.
joe rosales
All m83 is the best of all time
Bryan Hess
Top 3 m83 song and m83 will always be one of my top 2 bands of all time...so yeah
Abraham
this song and vid, despite the poor old quality, brought me to tears. dream pop / shoegaze music feels so emotionally and spiritually powerful (I'm not even religious), and I haven't found anything as soul-satisfying. I love M83, among other dream pop bands. They've helped me through the darkest parts of my life. I wouldn't be the same without their music, hell, I probably still wouldn't be here.
This music is so fucking perfect.
turbofanlover
Please don't swear. It's very offensive.
Sir Richter
This is not dream pop. Dream pop would be beach house or Dreams We’ve Had
PlanetSleaze
Check out the channel “underrated” and their videos under the titles “Shoegaze Hidden Gems” and “Dreampop Hidden Gems”. There’s a girl with an YouTuber named Dropdeadkxy that does AMAZING shoegaze covers that are better than a lot of the originals! And I have a really individual track-specific playlist titled “SG” you should skim when you’re bored. There are lots of uplifting/heart-wrenching/nostalgic good’uns on there.