Too Young
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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Too young to really be in love
They say that love's a word
A word we've only heard
But can't begin to know the meaning of
And yet we're not too young to know
This love will last though years may go
We were not too young at all
And yet we're not too young to know
This love will last though years may go
And then some day they may recall
We were not too young at all
Marvin Gaye's song Too Young can be interpreted as a love story about two young people who are being told that they are too young to be in love. The couple is aware that the word love is not something tangible, but rather just a word they've heard. The lyrics, "A word we've only heard, but can't begin to know the meaning of" highlight how the couple is aware of their inexperience but still believes in their love.
The song emphasizes that young love is something that should not be dismissed because of age. The lyrics, "They try to tell us we're too young, too young to really be in love" showcase how society may see young love as frivolous, but the couple knows that their relationship is real and long-lasting. The line, "And yet we're not too young to know This love will last though years may go" shows that the couple is not deterred by outside opinions and is confident in their love.
In the end, the couple is aware that their love will stand the test of time and that society may eventually recognize their love was not too young after all. The last line, "We were not too young at all" highlights how the couple has a strong belief in their love and shows how love can be deep and true no matter the age of the individuals involved.
Line by Line Meaning
They try to tell us we're too young
People suggest that we are not mature enough to understand love
Too young to really be in love
We are seen as lacking the experience to comprehend genuine love
They say that love's a word
Others describe love as an abstract concept
A word we've only heard
We have only been exposed to the term love in conversations but have not experienced it ourselves
But can't begin to know the meaning of
We are yet to gain a profound comprehension of love
And yet we're not too young to know
Despite others assuming us to be naive, we understand this feeling
This love will last though years may go
Our love for each other will endure over time no matter how old we get
And then some day they may recall
Others may reconsider their initial perception of our relationship
We were not too young at all
Our love proved to be mature and genuine despite our young age.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY NUNN
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