We Are Young
Sam Woolf Lyrics
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I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My lover she is waiting for me just across the bar
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
I'm trying hard to take it back
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Now I know that I'm not
All that you got
I guess that I, I just thought
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
But our friends are back
So let's raise a toast
‘Cause I found someone to carry me home
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
The moon is on my side (Nananananana)
I have no reason to run (Nananananana)
So will someone come and carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
The angels never arrived (Nananananana)
But I can hear the choir (Nananananana)
So will someone come and carry me home (Nananananana)
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight
Sam Woolf's song We Are Young talks about living in the moment and making the most of our youth, even if we face challenges and setbacks. The first verse sets the scene in a bar where the singer is struggling with a failed relationship, as it seems the person he is addressing has not been able to forget the past. But despite this, the singer expresses hope for a second chance, acknowledging his mistakes and the difficulties of forgiveness.
The chorus captures the essence of the song's message, emphasizing the youth's freedom to create a bright future for themselves, one that shines brighter than the sun. The singer urges his audience to take advantage of their youth to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest, regardless of what life throws their way.
The bridge expands on the central theme of needing someone to lean on: the singer sings for someone to carry him home, expressing the need for a supportive community. However, the final line of the song reveals that the person who was being addressed in the first two verses is the one who will carry him home tonight, showing that despite their struggles, they still have each other.
Overall, We Are Young is an empowering anthem that encourages us to live in the present and grab life by the horns.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a second I,
I need to get my story straight
I need some time to think before I speak so that what I say is true and coherent.
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My friends are doing drugs in the bathroom and getting really high.
My lover she is waiting for me just across the bar
My girlfriend is waiting for me on the other side of the bar.
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar, and
Some stranger has taken my seat and is asking me about a scar that I have.
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies, you know
I'm trying hard to take it back
I know that I hurt you months ago and you're trying to let it go, but when we're together and drinking, there are still some unresolved issues that I'm trying to make right.
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home
If by the end of the night you're too drunk to walk, I'll carry you home.
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
We're young and full of energy, so let's go out and have a good time. We can do anything we want and be unstoppable.
Now I know that I'm not
All that you got
I guess that I, I just thought
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
I know that I'm not the only one in your life, but I thought that maybe we could try to find new ways to break up or have problems in our relationship.
But our friends are back
So let's raise a toast
‘Cause I found someone to carry me home
Our friends have returned, so let's celebrate with a toast. And I found someone (myself) who will help you get home if you're too drunk.
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Repeat chorus about carrying someone home, with some added vocalizations.
The moon is on my side (Nananananana)
I have no reason to run (Nananananana)
So will someone come and carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
The moon is out and I'm feeling good, so I don't have a reason to leave. Can someone still help me get home?
The angels never arrived (Nananananana)
But I can hear the choir (Nananananana)
So will someone come and carry me home (Nananananana)
No one came to save me or help me out, but I can still hear music that keeps me happy. Can someone still help me get home?
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.