When We Were Young
Rosie Delmah Lyrics
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from the way you talk, from the way you move...
everybody here is watching you
'Cause you feel like home
You're like a dream come true
But if by chance you're here alone
Can I have a moment?
Before I go?
Hoping you're someone I used to know
You look like a movie
You sound like a song
My God this reminds me, Of when we were young
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
I was so scared to face my fears
Cause nobody told me that you'd be here
And I swore you moved overseas
That's what you said, when you left me
You still look like a movie
You still sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
When we were young...
(When we were young)
When we were young...
(When we were young)
It's hard to win me back
Everything just takes me back
To when you were there
To when you were there
And a part of me keeps holding on
Just in case it hasn't gone
I guess I still care
Do you still care?
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
I'm so mad I'm getting old
It makes me reckless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
my god, this reminds me
When we were young
The song "When We Were Young" by singer Rosie Delmah captures the feelings of nostalgia and longing for the past. The lyrics begin with a description of the admiration and fascination the singer has for a person, who feels like home and a dream come true. The tone takes a turn when the singer realizes that this person might not remember her, and so she asks for a moment to connect with them. The chorus "Let me photograph you in this light / In case it is the last time / That we might be exactly like we were / Before we realized / We were sad of getting old / It made us restless" speaks to the idea of capturing a moment in time and preserving it, fearful of the passing of time and the aging process.
Throughout the song, the singer describes the person she is longing for as looking like a movie and sounding like a song, implying that they were larger than life and incredibly special. The bridge of the song speaks to the regrets and what-ifs of life, with the singer holding onto the hope that there is still a chance to reconnect with this person. The final lines of the song reveal that the singer is upset about getting old, which makes her reckless, perhaps indicating that she is still holding onto the past and struggling to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody loves the things you do from the way you talk, from the way you move... everybody here is watching you 'Cause you feel like home
You have a way of making everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. People can't help but take notice of you and watch every move you make.
You're like a dream come true But if by chance you're here alone Can I have a moment? Before I go? Cause I've been my self all night long Hoping you're someone I used to know
Being around you feels like an incredible experience. If you're free for a moment, can we talk? I've been hoping that you're someone from my past who I used to know well.
You look like a movie You sound like a song My God this reminds me, Of when we were young
Watching you is like watching a scene from a beautiful film or hearing a beloved song. It takes me back to memories of our youth.
Let me photograph you in this light In case it is the last time That we might be exactly like we were Before we realized We were sad of getting old It made us restless
Let me capture this moment of us being together, in case it's the last time we will feel like our younger selves before coming to the sad realization that we are getting older and more restless.
I was so scared to face my fears Cause nobody told me that you'd be here And I swore you moved overseas That's what you said, when you left me
I was very fearful of seeing you again because I wasn't expecting you to be here. I thought you had moved away, that's what you told me when you left.
You still look like a movie You still sound like a song My God, this reminds me Of when we were young
Even after all these years, you still take my breath away and remind me of a beautiful movie scene or a beloved song.
It's hard to win me back Everything just takes me back To when you were there To when you were there And a part of me keeps holding on Just in case it hasn't gone I guess I still care Do you still care?
It's difficult for me to let go of the past and move on. Even the simplest things remind me of the time when we were together. A part of me still hopes that we can rekindle what we had. Do you feel the same way?
I'm so mad I'm getting old It makes me reckless
I'm angry that I'm getting older and it makes me feel like I should take more risks and live my life to the fullest.
Contributed by Kaylee R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Everybody loves the things you do
From the way you talk to the way you move
Everybody here is watching you
'Cause you feel like home
You're like a dream come true
But if by chance you're here alone
Can I have a moment before I go?
'Cause I've been by myself all night long
Hoping you're someone I used to know
You look like a movie
You sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
I was so scared to face my fears
Nobody told me that you'd be here
And I swear you moved overseas
That's what you said, when you left me
You still look like a movie
You still sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
When we were young [4x]
It's hard to admit that
Everything just takes me back
To when you were there
To when you were there
And a part of me keeps holding on
Just in case it hasn't gone
I guess I still care
Do you still care?
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young
When we were young [4x]
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were
Before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
Oh I'm so mad I'm getting old
It makes me reckless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
When we were young
@NeritanfOsmani
I can’t wait to hear your new songs Delmah and 💖a u t h e n t i c v i e w s 💖 are a great duo for virality
@kryptonvideos
Still coming back to hear this angelic voice.FEB 2024
@vishnugovender6691
Hello from South Africa in 2024
@williamjilimin8874
This was my old time favorite .since i know Rosie started singing...and still it is.. Now that she's grownup.. hope to hear her songs of her latest..at lease.. God Bless her talent ..very rare from her own background or community..🤗
@Scarameowing
I came here from Hello - Adele, raggae cover by her and Conkarah. I was totally mesmerized by her singing and this? Jeez! SHE IS DEFENITELY A TRUE STAR <3 We should have more singers like her :)
@s.markes4559
me too, and she's great
@josephg.musuku3936
Gifted "raw gem" all natural woman. That Hello song humbles me.
@dhodhochikomo9095
Sarah La Fleur I lyk dat toooooo
@luisbanaga4185
Sarah La Fleur
@enriqueorlandoamadodulcey3677
Igual, hermosa