After some EPs and an NME featured track (Alas Agnes), the band toured and released their debut album 'Making Dens' in 2006 to positive reviews. The band released their sophomore album, 'Twenty One' on March 24th, 2008.
Before the release of fourth album "Radlands", bassist Kai Fish left the band and was replaced by Peter Cochrane
Young Love
Mystery Jets Lyrics
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I'd go from door to door.
Searching on the crowded streets,
For the face that I once saw.
If I only knew your name,
I'd go from door to door.
Tell me have you seen the girl,
One night of love,
Nothing more, nothing less.
One night of love,
To put my head in a mess.
Is that you on the bus?
Is that you on the train?
You wrote your number on my hand,
But it came off in the rain.
One night of love,
Nothing more, nothing less.
One night of love,
Has left my bed in a mess.
Is that you on the bus?
Is that you on the train?
You wrote your number on my hand,
But it came off in the rain.
If I only knew your name,
I'd go from door to door.
Searching on the crowded streets,
For the face that I once saw.
If I only knew your name,
I'd go from door to door.
Tell me have you seen the girl,
I met just once before?
Young love, it never seems to last,
Far too young, until they have a past.
Playing games, people move so fast,
You don't need eyes to see if someone's got a heart of glass.
Young love, it never seems to last,
Far too young, until they have a past.
One night of love,
Nothing more, nothing less.
One night of love,
Left my heart in a mess.
If I only knew your name,
I'd go from door to door.
Searching on the crowded streets,
For the face that I once saw.
If I only knew your name,
I'd go from door to door.
Tell me, have you seen the boy,
I met just once before?
The lyrics to Mystery Jets' "Young Love" express the pangs of unrequited love and the yearning to rekindle a lost romantic connection. The singer sings about a chance encounter with someone they met just once, but whose memory has stayed with them so vividly that they are willing to go to great lengths just to get a name. Throughout the song, the singer describes the futile search for this person, hoping they might catch a glimpse of their face on a crowded street, on a bus or on a train. Despite the brief nature of their encounter, the singer is haunted by a bond that will not let go, as they try to make sense of their residual feelings.
The lyrics suggest that the singer's search for their lost love stems from a deep desire for connection and meaning, but also highlights the fleeting nature of young love. The line "Young love never seems to last" acknowledges the transitory nature of romance and the sorrow that can come with it. The chorus emphasizes this theme, with repeated lyrics about "one night of love" that left the singer's bed and heart in a mess. The refrain about not knowing the love interest's name underscores the anonymous nature of their bond.
Overall, "Young Love" is a melancholy yet catchy tune that explores the powerful emotions that can accompany brief but intense relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If I only knew your name,
The singer desires to find a person they barely know.
I'd go from door to door.
The singer is motivated to make great efforts to find this person.
Searching on the crowded streets,
The singer will search for this person in public places.
For the face that I once saw.
The artist has only seen this person once and hopes to recognize their face again.
Tell me have you seen the girl,
The artist is seeking help from others to find the person they are looking for.
I met just once before?
The singer is unsure if anyone else has seen the person they are looking for.
One night of love,
The singer only had a brief romantic encounter with this person.
Nothing more, nothing less.
There was only one occurrence of this intimate meeting.
To put my head in a mess.
The artist is experiencing confusion and emotional turmoil after their encounter.
Is that you on the bus?
The artist is still searching for this person in public transit.
Is that you on the train?
The singer continues to seek out any potential sightings of this person in public transit.
You wrote your number on my hand,
The other person gave their contact information to the artist during their brief encounter.
But it came off in the rain.
The singer's physical memory aid of the other person's contact information was unintentionally erased.
Has left my bed in a mess.
The brief romantic encounter the singer had with this person has emotionally affected them.
Young love, it never seems to last,
The singer has a pessimistic view of young love and its potential for longevity.
Far too young, until they have a past.
The artist believes that young love is inevitably volatile until people become more experienced and matured.
Playing games, people move so fast,
The artist views the fast-paced nature of romantic interactions as mere games.
You don't need eyes to see if someone's got a heart of glass.
The singer believes that it is easy to see through people's emotional façade and motivations for romantic interactions.
Left my heart in a mess.
The brief romantic encounter has emotionally affected the singer, leaving them feeling worn down and disorientated.
Tell me, have you seen the boy,
The artist is continuing to search for the other person, this time with a gender-neutral pronoun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN FREDRICK SPINKS, KAI FISH, HENRY WILLIAM HARRISON, STEVEN BLAINE HARRISON, WILLIAM REES, KAPIL TRIVEDI, EROL ALKAN
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@barberman311
When she joins in the verse I get chills. It's enchanting.
@SamuelEMPowell131
this song never gets old, its as fresh as the day my music producer friend showed it to me, I had a hard time in high school but the music he showed me made it easier and gave me purpose, I wanna throw him some love while I'm here as we've been through a lot together, try searching Lonely Gimmick - Beaches, it gives me Mystery Jet vibes and I'm honestly so impressed he made it, its one of those songs that make you happy when you hear it
@ImmuneToKnives
Crazy how some songs are time machines and will bring you back to a specific moment in your life. Take these moments and remember how far you've come. All the growing up we've done, all the mistakes, challenges and embarrassing moments we've overcome. Time flies and we have to remember to seize the day. Make more memorable memories.
“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.”
― Andy Bernard
@curtismaize
I was literally thinking the exact same thing. I was thinking what songs do I listen to today that in 10 years time will be my time machine to now.
@TheAlanmarklewis
Can't believe this was 12 years ago, definitely the best years for indie!
@turntogold5176
Can't believe this was 12 years ago, definitely the best years for indie!
@dannydorko7075
the best years for indie was the 80s haha but these were great years also
@slippytiger
i can't believe this comment was 6 years ago
@Dr-Stu
@slippytiger 6 years ago this song was only 8 years old so someone is smoking crack.
@reginasauras
This seriously is a mint song! I love Laura Marlings vocals on this. The best vocals Ive heared from her so far. I think this wil be massive by the summer!!