Uniform Of Youth
Mr. Mister Lyrics


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I don't think I like this place
I don't think I like your face
I don't know if I'll stick around
I don't know, I just might leave town

I don't care much what people say
Nothing's perfect anyway
No one said that the world was fair
All I want is someone to care

I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on
I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on

Dress it up, play it down
Take it out, kick it 'round
Never mind that I'm not like you
I just do what I've got to do

I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on
I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on
I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on
Yeah, just hold on

I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on
I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on




Yeah, hold on
I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Uniform of Youth" by Mr. Mister express frustration and dissatisfaction with the current state of things. The singer does not like this place or the people around them - they are considering leaving town. They do not care what others say, recognizing that the world is not fair. All they want is someone to care for them. Amidst this feeling of detachment, the singers find some stability in their youth - they wear the uniform of youth and they hold on.


The uniform of youth is likely a metaphor for the things that give us a sense of identity and belonging, such as our clothing or interests. The singer is holding onto this sense of youth and perhaps even rebellion as a means of coping with their dissatisfaction. At the same time, they recognize that they are not like those around them, and they are willing to do what they need to do to stay true to themselves.


Overall, the song expresses the struggle to find a place to belong and a sense of identity in a world that can feel overwhelming and unsympathetic. By holding onto the uniform of youth, the singer finds a way to hold on and stay true to themselves in the face of uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't think I like this place
I have doubts about enjoying this environment


I don't think I like your face
I am not fond of your appearance


I don't know if I'll stick around
I am uncertain about staying in this place


I don't know, I just might leave town
I simply may depart from this location


I don't care much what people say
The opinions of others do not impact me much


Nothing's perfect anyway
Perfection is unattainable


No one said that the world was fair
The world does not promise fairness


All I want is someone to care
I desire someone to show concern for me


Dress it up, play it down
Alter my appearance or attitude as needed


Take it out, kick it 'round
Experiment and explore with different approaches


Never mind that I'm not like you
My nature differs from yours but it is not important


I just do what I've got to do
I perform what needs to be done


I wear the uniform of youth and I hold on
I maintain my youthful appearance and mindset


Yeah, just hold on
Endure and persevere




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