In the national selection, Ryan was the only songwriter performing his own composition. He has played support to many acts over the years including Tinchy Stryder, Jedward and more.
When We Were Young
Ryan Dolan Lyrics
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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
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
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
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
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
When we were young
The song "When We Were Young" by Ryan Dolan is one that talks about nostalgia and memories of a past relationship. The lyrics reveal a lot about the singer's emotions as he reflects on his past experiences. The song is mainly about the singer's desire to rekindle a lost love from his past.
The opening lines "Everybody loves the things you do, from the way you talk to the way you move" gives us an idea of who the singer is talking to. It appears to be someone who has a lot of attention from others. The line "Cause you feel like home, you're like a dream come true" shows how much the singer values this person's presence, making him feel very comfortable and content.
The most striking part of the song is when the singer says "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." This line shows how much he wants to hold onto their past experiences, to preserve them like a photograph. The song then finishes with the chorus repeating "When we were young", emphasizing the nostalgia.
In conclusion, the song "When We Were Young" is a poignant take on love and memory that depicts the fragility of human relationships and how they can often become lost over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody loves the things you do
There are many who admire your every action
From the way you talk
Even small things you do like the way you speak are captivating
To the way you move
Your mannerisms are mesmerizing
Everybody here is watching you
Everyone's attention is on you because you draw it naturally
Cause you feel like home
You're akin to a sanctuary or familiar place that offers comfort
You're like a dream come true
You represent something one desires and seems impossible till it happens
But if by chance you're here alone
In the unlikely event that you are unoccupied
Can I have a moment
May I request a brief time with you
Before I go?
Before I leave
Cause I've been by myself all night long
I have been alone for an extended period today
Hoping you're someone
I am hopeful that you are someone deserving of my attention
I used to know
Someone I was once familiar with
You look like a movie
You look like something from a film
You sound like a song
You evoke the emotions melodies inspire
My God, this reminds me
The power of this moment is reminiscent of something profound
Of when we were young
Of a distant time when we were youthful
Let me photograph you in this light
May I capture you in this setting's illumination?
In case it is the last time
Just if this is our final meeting
That we might be exactly like we were
That this moment is identical to a point in our past
Before we realized
Prior to the instant when we accepted
We were sad of getting old
That we lamented aging
It made us restless
It left us in perpetual dissatisfaction
It was just like a movie
The events felt like those in a motion picture
It was just like a song
The intensity of emotions felt akin to those in a melody
It's hard to win me back
I'm not easily convinced again
Everything just takes me back
Most things remind me of a time I'm fond of
To when you were there
To that period when your presence gave me joy
And a part of me keeps holding on
One section of me refuses to let go
Just in case it hasn't gone
In case the chance still exists
I guess I still care
I suppose I still have feelings for you
Do you still care?
Are your emotions for me still present?
I'm so mad I'm getting old
The realization that aging is inevitable frustrates me
It makes me reckless
I am behaving recklessly because of this
When we were young
To the moment in our lives when we were innocent and carefree
When we were young
To a time in our history of youthfulness
When we were young
Before our experiences hardened us
When we were young
When we had less baggage to carry
Contributed by Penelope N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danielhernandezaleman8547
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 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
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
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
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
@violink.
I know I’m late, but- Bro, you slammed this! Beautiful cover.
@danielhernandezaleman8547
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 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
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
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
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
@marziavernile2507
Ryan Dolan Hi !!!! I am a teacher in a primary school in Rome (Italy) .I want to tell you that my class loves your cover. My students want to say hello and....... Bravo !!!!!
@FJDamitTV
Agree with you. This is so lovable!
@marchellmers6845
Never listened to the original song actually, but it sounds great :)
@ryandolanmusic
+ESCMarc Germany Thanks Marc. I love this song. :)
@marchellmers6845
+Ryan Dolan I will definetly have a listen 😊
@robertoschardosim5
Que bela voz..Linda Interpretação!!!incrível!
@shazed10
I heard your version before the original...and it will always be my favourite. Perfection...the sense of nostalgia through your voice melts my heart..
@bhaveymehta4191
Well, this is even better than the original one. Hats off brother. Keep up the good work.