Youth
Matisyahu (www.blig.ig.com.br; vissali) Lyrics
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Some of them are running
Some of them are looking for fun
Some of them are looking for a way out of confusion
Some of them don't know what to be
Some of them don't know where to go
Some of them just got instincts that something's missing from the show
Some don't fit society
Some of them teachers quash the flame before it had a chance to grow
Some of them embers do glow
Them charcoal, hushed and low
Some of them come with the hunger suppressed, not fed
Them feel a death blow
Young man, control in your hand
Slam your fist on the table and make your demand
Take a stand
Fan a fire for the flame of the youth
Got the freedom to choose
Better make the right move
Young man, the power's in your hand
Slam your fist on the table and make your demand
You better make the right move
Youth is the engine of the world
Youth is the engine of the world
Storm the halls of vanity
Focus your energy
Into a laser beam
Streaming shattered light
Unites to pierce between the seams
And it seems
The world open peering
The children see
Rapid fire for your mind
Half the truth is just a lie
They rub me the wrong way
They say their way or fall behind
Seventeen disconnect left out
The concept as to why
There's a spiritual emptiness
So the youth them get vexed
Skip class and get wrecked
Feel with music and cigarettes
To fill the hole in their chest!
Young man, control in your hand
Slam your fist on the table
And make your demand
Take a stand
Fan the fire for the flame of the youth
Got the freedom to choose
You better make the right move
Young man, the power's in your hand
Slam your fist on the table
And make your demand
You better make the right move
You got the freedom to choose
You better make the right move
You got the freedom to choose
Young man, control in your hand
Slam your fist on the table
And make your demand
Take a stand
Fan the fire for the flame of the youth
Got the freedom to choose
You better make the right move
Young man, the power's in your hand
Slam your fist on the table
And make your demand
You better make the right move
Youth is the engine of the world
Youth is the engine of the world
Youth is the engine of the world
Youth is the engine of the world
Youth is the engine of the world
In "Youth," Matisyahu addresses the struggles that young people face today. The song begins with a list of different types of youth, highlighting how everyone is dealing with their own unique set of challenges. Some are running, some are looking for fun, and others are simply lost and confused. Some young people are filled with passion and hunger, but it often goes unfulfilled due to societal norms and expectations. Teachers can also play a role in extinguishing the flame of creativity and passion in young people. However, despite these struggles, Matisyahu empowers the youth to take control and make a change. He encourages them to find their voice, take a stand, and make the right move.
Throughout the song, Matisyahu emphasizes the power that young people have. They are the driving force of the world, the engine that keeps everything moving. He urges them to focus their energy and use it to create change. The song highlights the spiritual emptiness that many young people feel, and how they often turn to music and other vices in an attempt to fill the hole inside them. However, Matisyahu reminds them that they have the freedom to choose their own path, and that it's up to them to make the right move.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of them come now
Some youths are arriving at the scene
Some of them are running
Some youths are running towards something
Some of them are looking for fun
Some youths are searching for entertainment
Some of them are looking for a way out of confusion
Some youths are seeking clarity and direction
Some of them don't know what to be
Some youths are unsure of their identity
Some of them don't know where to go
Some youths are lost and directionless
Some of them just got instincts that something's missing from the show
Some youths feel that something important is absent from their surroundings
Some don't fit society
Some youths do not conform to societal norms
Insides are crying low
Some youths are emotionally distressed
Some of them teachers quash the flame before it had a chance to grow
Some youths are discouraged and disheartened by authority figures
Some of them embers do glow
Some youths still possess a spark of passion and potential
Them charcoal, hushed and low
Some youths have lost their fire and are muted
Some of them come with the hunger suppressed, not fed
Some youths have unfulfilled desires and needs
Them feel a death blow
Some youths are deeply affected by their struggles
Young man, control in your hand
You have the power to take charge
Slam your fist on the table and make your demand
Make your voice heard and express your desires
Take a stand
Stand up for what you believe in
Fan a fire for the flame of the youth
Ignite the passion and potential of young people
Got the freedom to choose
You have the ability to make choices
Better make the right move
Make decisions that will benefit you and those around you
Storm the halls of vanity
Challenge and confront the superficiality and self-importance of society
Focus your energy
Concentrate your efforts
Into a laser beam
Make your energy targeted and effective
Streaming shattered light
Illuminate the broken and fragmented aspects of society
Unites to pierce between the seams
Come together to address the issues and gaps in society
And it seems
The situation is becoming apparent
The world open peering
The world is observing and paying attention
The children see
Young people recognize and understand
Rapid fire for your mind
Your mind is ablaze with ideas and thoughts
Half the truth is just a lie
Some information is intentionally or unintentionally incomplete or false
They rub me the wrong way
They upset and bother me
They say their way or fall behind
They expect conformity and discourage individuality
Seventeen disconnect left out
Feeling isolated and excluded at the age of seventeen
The concept as to why
The reason for this feeling
There's a spiritual emptiness
A lack of meaning and purpose
So the youth them get vexed
Young people become frustrated and agitated
Skip class and get wrecked
Engage in destructive behavior as a coping mechanism
Feel with music and cigarettes
Find solace and comfort in music and smoking
To fill the hole in their chest!
To attempt to alleviate their emotional pain
Youth is the engine of the world
Young people are the driving force behind progress and change
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd
Written by: JOSHUA WERNER, MATTHEW MILLER
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