Twenty Something
Nightly Lyrics
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Wasted on the couch
Say what you're feeling now
Don't hold back
Spell it out
Spare me your dirty mouth
Whatever is keeping you here now
Don't let it fade
Caught in a web of your memories
Like the way we would talk, we were 17
But I'm losing the feeling that's keeping me
Here now, here now, now
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something
So different, and that will never slow down
No that will never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Trace the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And that will never slow down
What's there to cry about
It's such a shame to see a face like yours
Fall to pieces on the bathroom floor
We can stay up all night
Till you're sure
Oh it's alright
And if you decided
That you don't wanna stay
I won't try and stop you
From moving to LA
But know that I still hate it
Every time you say
"Will you forget about me?"
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something
So different, and that will never slow down
No, that will never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Trace the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And that will never slow down
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
In "Twenty Something," Nightly sings about the experience of being young and in love. The lyrics speak to the uncertainties that come with being in your 20s and trying to navigate a relationship with all its ups and downs. The song opens with the lines "Talk you down, wasted on the couch, say what you're feeling now, don't hold back, spell it out, spare me your dirty mouth." Nightly encourages their partner to let their guard down and speak their mind, even if it's difficult.
The verse goes on to describe feeling caught in a web of memories, reminiscing about the early days of the relationship. Despite the challenges, the chorus offers reassurance, affirming that they're only twenty something and that they'll figure it out. The lines "All I know is that with you there's something so different and that will never slow down" evoke the intensity and excitement of a young love that feels unstoppable.
Later, Nightly sings about the fear of letting go and fearing that their partner may leave. They offer a promise: "But know that I still hate it every time you say, Will you forget about me?" The song ends on a repetition of the chorus, with a call not to freak out and a reminder that they're only twenty something.
Overall, "Twenty Something" is a catchy, upbeat tribute to the excitement, fear, and uncertainty of young love. It speaks to the joys and challenges of navigating relationships in your 20s and offers a reminder to enjoy the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk you down
I want to help calm you down and ease your worries.
Wasted on the couch
You're drinking and numbing yourself on the couch because of your problems.
Say what you're feeling now
Express your feelings and let them out.
Don't hold back
Don't restrain yourself or keep your emotions bottled up.
Spell it out
Articulate your emotions in a straightforward manner.
Spare me your dirty mouth
Don't hold back even if what you're feeling and saying may be considered inappropriate.
Whatever is keeping you here now
I want to understand what's holding you back or tying you down.
Don't let it fade
Don't let your feelings for me or what we have diminish or fade away.
Caught in a web of your memories
You're dwelling on the past and struggling to move forward.
Like the way we would talk, we were 17
You miss the days when we were young and carefree.
But I'm losing the feeling that's keeping me
I'm afraid of losing the special connection and chemistry that we share.
Here now, here now, now
In this moment, right now, I want to hold on to what we have.
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
We're young and have time to navigate through life's uncertainties.
All I know is that with you there's something
I feel a strong and unique connection with you.
So different, and that will never slow down
Our connection is unique and will continue to thrive.
Lay right here and we can waste away
Let's rest, be together, and not worry about anything else.
Trace the corners of your pretty face
Let me admire and appreciate your beauty.
What's there to cry about
Don't cry or be sad, it's not worth it.
It's such a shame to see a face like yours
It's heartbreaking to see someone as beautiful as you feel down or upset.
Fall to pieces on the bathroom floor
You're having a breakdown and it's overwhelming.
We can stay up all night, Till you're sure
I'll stay up with you and help you work through your problems as long as it takes.
Oh it's alright
It's going to be okay, don't worry.
And if you decided, That you don't wanna stay
If you want to leave me, I won't try to stop you.
I won't try and stop you, From moving to LA
I won't hold you back from pursuing your dreams and ambitions.
But know that I still hate it, Every time you say
It still hurts me to hear that you might leave.
"Will you forget about me?"
I'm scared that you'll forget about me if you leave.
Don't stop now babe
Don't give up on us or what we have.
We're only twenty something
We're young and have time to figure things out.
Don't freak out
Don't panic or worry about the future.
We're only twenty something
We have time and youth on our side.
We're only twenty something
We can still make mistakes and learn from them.
Don't stop now babe
We have a lot of life to live and experience together.
We're only twenty something
So let's enjoy the journey and make the most of it.
Writer(s): Keith Varon
Contributed by Eliana I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@angiemattar8001
Lyrics:
Talk you down
Wasted on the couch
Say what you're feeling now
Don't hold back
Spell it out
Spare me your dirty mouth
Whatever is keeping you here now
Don't let it fade
Caught in a web of your memories
Like the way we would talk, we were 17
But I'm losing the feeling that's keeping me
Here now, here now
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something
So different, and I will never slow down
And I will never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Taste the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And I will never slow down
What's there to cry about
Such a shame to see a face like yours
Fallin' to pieces on the bathroom floor
We can stay up all night
Till you're sure
Oh it's alright
And if you decided
That you don't wanna stay
I won't try and stop you
From moving to LA
But know that I still hate it
Every time you say
"Will you forget about me?"
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something
So different, and I will never slow down
And I will never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Taste the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And I will never slow down
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
@electric7487
Not quite, here are the actual lyrics, after a few (relatively) minor corrections:
[Verse 1]
Talk you down
Wasted on the couch
Say what you're feeling now
Don't hold back
Spell it out
Spare me your dirty mouth
Whatever is keeping you here now
Don't let it fade
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Caught in a web of your memories
Like the way we would talk, we were 17
But I'm losing the feeling that's keeping me here, now
Here now, now
So...
[Chorus]
Don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something so different
And that we'll never slow down
Know that we'll never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Trace the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And that we'll never slow down
[Verse 2]
What's there to cry about?
Such a shame to see a face like yours
Fall to pieces on the bathroom floor
We can stay up all night 'till you're sure
Oh, it's all right...
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And if you decided that you don't wanna stay
I won't try to stop you from moving to L.A.
But know that I still hate it
Every time you say, "Will you forget about me?"
So...
[Chorus]
Don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something so different
And that we'll never slow down
Know that we'll never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Trace the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And that we'll never slow down
(Oooohh, oooohh...)
[Outro] (8va)
Don't freak out
Don't stop now, babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now, babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now, babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now, babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
@nathank2452
Love it already👌🏼 major romantic movie scene vibes
@villianmoon8748
Every song feels like you are walking through a magical dream. I find so much comfort in your music, it's unreal :)
@jamesnotreally8412
I'm a metal Head but nighty has won me over
@nenepch
Gosh every song that you guys release never disappoints me
@facgce960
So proud to know this underrated band. Absolute gem ❤
@hellochacha4202
I HAVE TO memorize this now!! <3 LOVE YALLL
@AcrOfSpades
This was amazing to hear live in chicago, great song!
@TheSnarpy
Love from Toronto. Cant wait to see you guys perform this next time you're in the city. 💜
@absenceofcolour
I totally second that! Please tour Toronto <3
@angiemattar8001
Lyrics:
Talk you down
Wasted on the couch
Say what you're feeling now
Don't hold back
Spell it out
Spare me your dirty mouth
Whatever is keeping you here now
Don't let it fade
Caught in a web of your memories
Like the way we would talk, we were 17
But I'm losing the feeling that's keeping me
Here now, here now
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something
So different, and I will never slow down
And I will never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Taste the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And I will never slow down
What's there to cry about
Such a shame to see a face like yours
Fallin' to pieces on the bathroom floor
We can stay up all night
Till you're sure
Oh it's alright
And if you decided
That you don't wanna stay
I won't try and stop you
From moving to LA
But know that I still hate it
Every time you say
"Will you forget about me?"
So don't freak out, we're only twenty something
All I know is that with you there's something
So different, and I will never slow down
And I will never slow down
Lay right here and we can waste away
Taste the corners of your pretty face
All I know is that with you there's something
And I will never slow down
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something
Don't freak out
Don't stop now babe
We're only twenty something
We're only twenty something