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The Kids Were Wrong
Memoryhouse Lyrics
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I'll be right here by your side
Break the teens, colours fading
In the stillness of the night
You're thick-skinned, but it seems
You're hiding in daydreams
Can't find our way to the light
we'll see daylight through the blinds
Drifting in a cold state, the glowing cracks of old days
Bodies slack and pressed beneath the hour in your eyes
Fingernails and cold skin, your parent's bed we lay in
Arms outstretched to emptiness; the space you've left behind
Go to sleep, nothing's changing
I'll be right here by your side
Tear the seams, we're not aging
Beneath these trembling star-lit skies
You're thick-skinned, but you know
It's beyond our control
Shadows gleaming in our eyes
Been living a past dear, be free from those dull years
And we'll see daylight through the blinds
The lyrics to Memoryhouse's song The Kids Were Wrong paint a picture of two people staying up late and contemplating life together. The first verse sets the tone with the lines "Go to sleep, nothing's changing, I'll be right here by your side, Break the teens, colours fading, In the stillness of the night" which suggests a sense of melancholy and a lack of hope. The next verse speaks of daydreaming and struggling to find a way out of the darkness, "You're thick-skinned, but it seems, You're hiding in daydreams, Can't find our way to the light". The hopelessness of the situation is further reflected in the chorus as the dreamer says, "when this routine ends, through nights and weekends we'll see daylight through the blinds" suggesting that the only time they will see the light is when they sleep or are away from their day-to-day reality.
The second verse introduces a dose of nostalgia as it speaks of "glowing cracks of old days." The mood remains melancholic and almost pensive as it speaks of "Bodies slack and pressed beneath the hour in your eyes, Fingernails and cold skin" and the emptiness left behind after the dreamer's departure. The chorus repeats with a subtle difference in the last line, "And we'll see daylight through the blinds" which suggests a sense of hope or longing for a better tomorrow.
In summary, The Kids Were Wrong speaks of the struggle to find hope and light in a world that seems bleak and unyielding. The lyrics are emotive and deeply contemplative, with an undercurrent of sadness that permeates throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Go to sleep, nothing's changing
There is nothing new happening, so let's just rest and take a break.
I'll be right here by your side
I'll always be here for support and comfort when times get tough.
Break the teens, colours fading
The youthful exuberance and vibrance of life is disappearing and turning dull.
In the stillness of the night
During the quiet, peaceful moments of the night when there's nothing to do but think and reflect.
You're thick-skinned, but it seems
You appear to be tough and resilient, but maybe it's a facade, hiding something deeper inside.
You're hiding in daydreams
You're lost in your own thoughts and fantasies, perhaps using them as an escape from reality.
Can't find our way to the light
We're struggling to find a way out of the darkness and confusion surrounding us.
And when this routine ends, through nights and weekends
During the times when we're not bound by obligations or responsibilities, we might find a way to change our situation for the better.
we'll see daylight through the blinds
Eventually, we'll find a way to let the light shine through and brighten up our lives again.
Drifting in a cold state, the glowing cracks of old days
We're stuck in a numb, lifeless state, reminiscing about the golden moments of the past.
Bodies slack and pressed beneath the hour in your eyes
Our bodies are relaxed and intertwined, but our eyes are fixated on the clock, reminding us of the time that's rapidly slipping away.
Fingernails and cold skin, your parent's bed we lay in
We're lying in the former bed of your parents, with cold skin and our nails dug in, indicating the desperation of the situation.
Arms outstretched to emptiness; the space you've left behind
We're reaching out to something that's not there, symbolizing the absence of someone who used to fill this space in our lives.
Tear the seams, we're not aging
We need to break out of the monotony and routine that's making us feel like time is just passing us by.
Beneath these trembling star-lit skies
The sky is lit up with stars, but there's a sense of turbulence and unease that's keeping us from enjoying the beauty of it all.
You're thick-skinned, but you know
You might appear tough, but deep down, you're aware of your vulnerabilities.
It's beyond our control
Some things are beyond our influence, and we just have to accept them as they are.
Shadows gleaming in our eyes
We're haunted by the aftermath of past events, still visible in the form of shadows cast by light.
Been living a past dear, be free from those dull years
We've been dwelling on a past that we hold dear, but it's time to let go and move on from the unexciting, mundane years that followed.
And we'll see daylight through the blinds
By breaking free from what's been holding us back, we'll finally be able to see the light and start living again.
Contributed by Chloe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DukexD
Letra traducida:
Vete a dormir, nada ha cambiado
Siempre estaré aquí justo a tu lado
Arranca las costuras, no estamos envejeciendo
Bajo estos temblorosos cielos iluminados por estrellas
Los colores se desvanecen en la quietud de la noche
Eres de piel gruesa, pero pareciera
Que te escondes en tus pensamientos
Sin poder encontrar tú camino hacia la luz
Y cuando esta rutina termina, después de noches y fines de semana
Veremos la luz del día a través de las persianas
A la deriva en un estado frío, las grietas brillantes de días pasados
Con el cuerpo relajado y presionado por la hora en tus ojos
Uñas y piel fría, la cama de tus padres en la que estamos recostados
Los brazos extendidos al vacío; el espacio que dejaste atrás
Vete a dormir, nada ha cambiado
Siempre estaré aquí justo a tu lado
Arranca las costuras, no estamos envejeciendo
Bajo estos temblorosos cielos iluminados por estrellas
Los colores se desvanecen en la quietud de la noche
Eres de piel gruesa, pero tú sabes
Que está fuera de nuestro control
Las Sombras brillando en nuestros ojos
Estar viviendo un pasado querido, libérate de esos años aburridos
Y veremos la luz del día a través de las persianas
@retsnomins
In case someone needs, here is the lyrics
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Come, sleep, nothing's changing
I'll be right here by your side
Great teens, colors fading
In the stillness of the night
You're thick-skinned, but it seems
You're hiding in daydreams
Can't find our way to the light
And when this routine ends, through nights and weekends
We'll see daylight through the blinds
Drifting in a cold state, the glowing cracks of old days,
Bodies slack and pressed beneath the hour in your eyes
Fingernails and cold skin, your parents' bed we lay in,
Arms outstretched to emptiness, the space you left behind
Go to sleep nothing's changing
I'll be right here by your side
Tear the seams, we're not aging
Beneath these trembling starlit skies
You're thick-skinned, but you know
It's beyond our control
Shadows gleaming through our eyes
Been living the past, dear
Be free from those dull years
And we'll see daylight through the blinds
Drifting in a cold state, the glowing cracks of old days,
Bodies slack and pressed beneath the hour in your eyes
Fingernails and cold skin, your parents' bed we lay in
Arms outstretched to emptiness, the space you left behind
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
@caronteric
I never thought of falling in love with a voice again. I love the warmth of her voice. (Don't be jaelous Memoryhouse, you're an awesome band)
@ogaffney
This song keeps me calm and relaxed when I'm in the worst of moods. I've been listening to the whole album every other day for the last 3 years.
@moneyasusual
Dapper.Jon I feel you so much. This is one of the very few songs I have that I have been listening to for years that still produces the same effect on me. This makes me feel less anxious when I'm in public.
@NowQuestionAuthority
Well said. That is true for me too.
@Soundwave1900
Try ZHIEND. It's one-time group but it has a 12 song album and I, just like you, can't stop listening it for years :)
@shahafsagi7257
I've been also coming back and forth to this album for more than 6 years
@danlogan5657
i got the album on vinyl.its good!
@DukexD
Letra traducida:
Vete a dormir, nada ha cambiado
Siempre estaré aquí justo a tu lado
Arranca las costuras, no estamos envejeciendo
Bajo estos temblorosos cielos iluminados por estrellas
Los colores se desvanecen en la quietud de la noche
Eres de piel gruesa, pero pareciera
Que te escondes en tus pensamientos
Sin poder encontrar tú camino hacia la luz
Y cuando esta rutina termina, después de noches y fines de semana
Veremos la luz del día a través de las persianas
A la deriva en un estado frío, las grietas brillantes de días pasados
Con el cuerpo relajado y presionado por la hora en tus ojos
Uñas y piel fría, la cama de tus padres en la que estamos recostados
Los brazos extendidos al vacío; el espacio que dejaste atrás
Vete a dormir, nada ha cambiado
Siempre estaré aquí justo a tu lado
Arranca las costuras, no estamos envejeciendo
Bajo estos temblorosos cielos iluminados por estrellas
Los colores se desvanecen en la quietud de la noche
Eres de piel gruesa, pero tú sabes
Que está fuera de nuestro control
Las Sombras brillando en nuestros ojos
Estar viviendo un pasado querido, libérate de esos años aburridos
Y veremos la luz del día a través de las persianas
@LuisFernandoSaavedra
Hermosa letra ❤️
@serch7474
Esta chica tiene una voz extraordinaria, muy buena canción, me gusta mucho.