Young Love
Mystery Jets feat. Laura Marling 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 of Mystery Jets feat. Laura Marling's Young Love narrate a nostalgic tale of a young and fleeting romance. The singer reminiscences about a chance encounter with someone whose name they never knew. The lyrics express a deep longing to find that person again and recreate the magic of that one night of love. The singer describes searching through crowded streets and going from door to door in hopes of finding the elusive person whose face they only saw once. The song also touches upon the transience of young love and the games people play, set against the backdrop of the city's hustle-bustle.
The lyrics beautifully capture the youthfulness and intensity of young love. The passionate search for a nameless lover echoes the frustration of living in a city where people remain unknown strangers. The theme of transience runs through the song as the singer acknowledges that young love never seems to last. The lyrics are accompanied by a folksy melody featuring Marling's soulful vocals that add a haunting quality to the song that matches perfectly with the nostalgia the lyrics evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
If I only knew your name,
The singer wishes they knew the name of someone they only briefly met so they could search for them.
I'd go from door to door.
They would actively seek out strangers in hopes of finding the person they're looking for.
Tell me have you seen the girl,
The singer asks if anyone has seen the person they're looking for.
I met just once before?
The artist reveals they've only met the person they're looking for once, making it difficult to find them.
One night of love,
The artist had a brief romantic encounter with the person they're searching for.
Nothing more, nothing less.
The encounter was short-lived and didn't lead to anything more significant.
To put my head in a mess.
Despite the briefness of their encounter, it has left the singer feeling overwhelmed.
Is that you on the bus?
The artist wonders if they've spotted the person they're searching for on public transportation.
Is that you on the train?
The artist continues to wonder if the person they're looking for is on a train.
You wrote your number on my hand,
The person the artist is looking for left them their phone number.
But it came off in the rain.
Unfortunately, the number was lost due to unfavorable circumstances.
Has left my bed in a mess.
The artist continues to feel overwhelmed by their encounter and its aftermath.
Young love, it never seems to last,
The singer reflects on the fleeting nature of young romance.
Far too young, until they have a past.
The singer suggests that the young lovers may not have the life experience necessary to make their romance last.
Playing games, people move so fast,
People tend to move quickly in romance and may not take it seriously.
You don't need eyes to see if someone's got a heart of glass.
People's true intentions and feelings can often be seen clearly, without needing to rely solely on physical appearances.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN FREDRICK SPINKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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!!