Ac… Read Full Bio ↴Features vocals by Victoria Bergsman (The Concretes, Taken By Trees).
According to the Young Folks Songfacts, the whistled hook was originally added by the trio as a marker for a future instrument before realizing that it was just what the song needed.
Young Folks
Peter Bjorn and John feat. Victoria Bergsman Lyrics
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Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?
I did before and had my share
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did
Who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folk
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care 'bout is talking
Talking only me and you
Usually when things has gone this far
People tend to disappear
No one will surprise me unless you do
I can tell there's something goin' on
Hours seems to disappear
Everyone is leaving; I'm still with you
It doesn't matter what we do
Where we are going to
We can stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folk
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care 'bout is talking
Talking only me and you
And we don't care about the young folk
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care 'bout is talking
Talking only me and you
Talking only me and you
Talking only me and you
Talking only me and you
The lyrics of Peter Bjorn & John's Young Folks are about two people who find themselves in a situation where despite having different pasts and backgrounds, they connect with each other and enjoy each other's company. The song talks about how if the characters knew each other's stories, they would still go ahead and enjoy the night together. The song suggests that sometimes people can find connections in the most unlikely places and that it is not necessary to worry about the past or future when one is present in the moment.
The refrain of the song "And we don't care about the young folks, talkin' 'bout the young style, and we don't care about the old folks, talkin' 'bout the old style too," suggests that the two characters don't pay attention to the societal norms and expectations of their respective age groups. They cherish each other's company irrespective of age, background, and style. The song highlights the value of true human connection and intimacy, which can exist in its purest form, even in people with different backgrounds and histories.
The song's lyrics are accompanied by a catchy melody and a unique whistling sound that adds to the song's sweetness and emotional appeal. It has become a cult classic, gaining critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The song has been covered and remixed by many artists over the years, further cementing its place in pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
If I told you things I did before
If I were to reveal my past actions
Told you how I used to be
Explained my former self
Would you go along with someone like me?
Would you still want to hang out with me?
If you knew my story word for word
If you had knowledge of all my history
Had all of my history
Knew everything about my past
Would you go along with someone like me?
Would you still want to hang out with me?
I did before and had my share
I've made mistakes and have regrets
It didn't lead nowhere
None of it amounted to anything
I would go along with someone like you
I'll still be a good friend to you
It doesn't matter what you did
Your past isn't important to me
Who you were hanging with
Who your previous associations were with
We could stick around and see this night through
Let's spend more time together tonight
And we don't care about the young folk
We don't mind the current generation
Talkin' 'bout the young style
Concerned about the trendy fads of the youth
And we don't care about the old folks
We aren't bothered by the elderly
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
Discussing traditional ways of the past
And we don't care about their own faults
We aren't focused on personal imperfections
Talkin' 'bout our own style
Engaged in our own mannerisms
All we care 'bout is talking
Discussion is our main priority
Talking only me and you
Conversing exclusively between us
Usually when things has gone this far
Typically, once a situation has progressed this much
People tend to disappear
Others may leave the scene
No one will surprise me unless you do
I won't be taken aback except by your actions
I can tell there's something goin' on
I sense something happening
Hours seems to disappear
Time flies quickly
Everyone is leaving; I'm still with you
Most have gone, but I'm still enjoying your company
It doesn't matter what we do
Our activities are irrelevant
Where we are going to
The destination isn't significant
Talking only me and you
Communicating solely between us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJ�RN YTTLING, BJORN YTTLING, JOHN ERIKSSON, PETER MOREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kylemc5036
Lyrics:
If I told you things I did before
Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?
I did before and had my share
It didn't lead nowhere
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did
Who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
Usually when things has gone this far
People tend to disappear
No one will surprise me unless you do
I can tell there's something goin' on
Hours seems to disappear
Everyone is leaving I'm still with you
It doesn't matter what we do
Where we are going to
We can stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
Talking only me and you
Talking only me and you
Talking only me and you
@ianglenn1946
God...
I remember I used to get annoyed at my mom when I was 7 in 2009. I used to get so annoyed at my mom, as she loves this song, and played it all the time. I miss those days. Take me back....
Take me back to a time when I was young, carefree, when I played with my neighbors in and around the neighborhood. When I was in elementary school, playing on the playground. When.. when I was a kid.
Now I'm working a job, almost done with high school, and came across this song In my recommendations on my break. Nostalgia just hit me like a wave when I heard it that familiar drum and whistle.
Take me back.
@buscemilove3969
God. I was 14 when this came out. Now i'm 84. Times really flies..
@eleanor5675
I was 2 when this came out, and now I'm 85859626468488552229084874874857556767768676865679063476662586687654445666666663.
@abrahamlopez9396
I was 69 now I'm 420 B^)
@killme79
Buscemi Love I was 1 when this came out now I'm 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000000946484748464674844894900000000000000087666664377474747646483939339192837656474782999473636339393964646372829292023874746446478493349000487663673726384837383882399383746744774849938302010109847552738838394947447475785950037363738959477294937847373857748943992929938374665666484839383747474747475774775775848939010744747775838829239837477474773747484884747447747474774747737474747477474747474774747478399297374499473784937339373893674848373747383938377474738939747484839383847461, (100000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000000946484748464674844894900000000000000087666664377474747646483939339192837656474782999473636339393964646372829292023874746446478493349000487663673726384837383882399383746744774849938302010109847552738838394947447475785950037363738959477294937847373857748943992929938374665666484839383747474747475774775775848939010744747775838829239837477474773747484884747447747474774747737474747477474747474774747478399297374499473784937339373893674848373747383938377474738939747484839383847462 next week)
@siso9292
Abraham Lopez BLAZE IT
@kevinrawr1992
Buscemi Love how do you do fellow kids
@captaincardboard934
This looks like an adult swim show
@TheInkPitOx
This is better than Adult Swim
@fntime
Captain, that's funny. I featured this video on an eclectic playlist
filled with lost classics & hidden gems, past & present. Songs
added daily. I hope YOU and all who love good music enjoy :)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL240940E21E6C83E3
@chrisgross5409
CaptainCardboard M as in Mancy