We Were Young
Petit biscuit Lyrics

I didn't wanna open my heart
The singer was hesitant to reveal his feelings for someone.

No, I didn't wanna get too deep
The singer was afraid of getting emotionally involved.

I knew that I'd get lost in her eyes
The singer was aware of the captivating effect that the other person had on him.

So I step down in my shoelaces
The singer was nervous and uncertain, as indicated by his fidgeting.

I took her to the car in the drive and we stared at the sky
The singer and the other person took time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world together.

And we laughed 'til we cried
The singer and the other person shared moments of pure joy together.

And we got so high and she stayed all night
The singer and the other person stayed up late and enjoyed each other's company, likely while under the influence of some mind-altering substance.

We were young and helpless
The singer and the other person were in a vulnerable and innocent state, lacking the wisdom and experience of maturity.

When I wake in the morning and I see the light
The singer reminisces about waking up after spending time with the other person.

Pouring from my bedroom window
The light outside symbolizes the dawning of a new day and the potential for new experiences.

What a day, what a day, what a morning
The singer is filled with anticipation and excitement for what the future holds.

When I realize I was cautious but I'm guilty
The singer recognizes that while he was hesitant to pursue a romantic relationship, he now regrets not being more forthcoming with his feelings.

I'm in love
The singer has come to the realization that he has fallen in love with the other person.

I wanted you to stay for the day
The singer had hoped that the other person would spend more time with him.

But you left with a kiss on my cheek
The other person bid farewell with a friendly gesture that left the singer feeling bittersweet.

I couldn't get my mind off the way that you looked in my Daft Punk T-shirt
The singer recalls a specific moment with fondness and romantic attachment.

I took a little drive in my car with a smile on my face and a hope in my heart
The singer tries to stay positive and optimistic despite the other person's departure.

Maybe this is the start of a bon voyage
The singer sees the possibility of embarking on a new and exciting journey with the other person.

Take me back
The singer longs for the chance to relive the happy moments shared with the other person.

Darling, won't you take me back?
The singer addresses the other person with affection and appeal.

We'll be Juliet and Romeo
The singer envisions himself and the other person as romantic and tragic figures, similar to Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.

Falling in love like dominoes
The singer portrays the experience of falling in love as a series of events that follow in quick succession, like a row of toppling dominoes.

Talking all night in stereo
The singer imagines spending a romantic evening with the other person, sharing their thoughts and feelings with each other.

All night all night
The singer emphasizes the enduring nature of their relationship, suggesting that they could stay up all night talking and enjoying each other's company.

We could make love and hide away
The singer hints at the possibility of an intimate encounter with the other person, kept private and secret from the outside world.

We could take off and fly away
The singer suggests that he and the other person could embark on a spontaneous and adventurous journey together.

Tell me can we go back again?
The singer yearns to relive the happy moments he shared with the other person, feeling nostalgic and wistful.

I guess I'm falling helplessly
The singer admits to feeling vulnerable and powerless in the face of his growing feelings for the other person.

I can feel it taking over me
The singer recognizes that his feelings for the other person are becoming stronger and more intense.

I guess I'm falling helplessly, ooh, ooh
The singer repeats his admission of falling deeply in love, expressing his emotions with a sense of longing and desire.