Disparate Youth
Santogold/Santigold Lyrics


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(Oh)
Don't look ahead, there's stormy weather (oh)
Another roadblock in our way (ohh-oh)
But if we go, we go together (oh)
Our hands are tied here if we stay (ohh-oh)

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don't fly we'll run
Now we push right past to find out
Oh, how to win what they all lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for (oh)

So let them say we can't do better (oh)
Lay out the rules that we can't break (ohh-oh)
They want to sit and watch it wither (oh)
Their legacy's too hard to take (ohh-oh)

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don't fly we'll run
Now we push right past to find out
Oh, how to win what they all lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for

In their heads, hedging their bets
In their eyes it shows
When the beacon breaks well then
You ask and they don't know
Oh tell me that
I turn my back well the odds all stand beneath me
And they all said I was mislead
The odds all stand beneath me

Oh ah, oh ah
They're frozen to the core
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Oh, how to win what they all lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for

(Oh, oh)

We hear that rumble don't hear what you say
Now here we come can't throw nothing in our way
We hear that rumble don't hear what you say
Now here we come can't throw nothing in our way, ay-yo

(Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Ay-yo




Ay-yo (oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Ay-yo

Overall Meaning

In "Disparate Youth," Santogold/Santigold sings about not being deterred by the obstacles and negativity that come with being young and ambitious. The opening lines tell the listener not to be daunted by the stormy weather or roadblocks ahead, and to keep moving forward in spite of it. The chorus reinforces this message, with the singer saying that she knows she wants more out of life and is willing to fight for it.


The second verse is directed at those who doubt her and her dreams. Santogold/Santigold tells listeners to not let others tell them that they can't do better, or that they should follow the rules set by others. She emphasizes the importance of pushing past these negative messages and finding out for oneself how to succeed in life. The bridge of the song is a somewhat cryptic expression of this same sentiment, commenting on how others hedge their bets and are afraid to be bold, while the singer believes in herself and her dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't look ahead, there's stormy weather (oh)
We shouldn't ignore the challenge ahead; we should be ready for it


Another roadblock in our way (ohh-oh)
Yet another problem might emerge in achieving our goal


But if we go, we go together (oh)
We should face this challenge together, united


Our hands are tied here if we stay (ohh-oh)
If we don't act now, we won't be able to change the situation later


Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
We believed that our vision and dreams are powerful enough to achieve our goals


And if they don't fly we'll run
If our original plan doesn't work, we will adjust and find a new strategy


Now we push right past to find out
We will move forward in spite of the difficulties and setbacks


Oh, how to win what they all lost
We will succeed where others have failed


We know now we want more
We have a clear idea of our aspirations


A life worth fighting for
Our goals are worth all the effort and hardships


So let them say we can't do better (oh)
We don't care about the negative opinions of others


Lay out the rules that we can't break (ohh-oh)
They might try to constrain us with their norms and regulations


They want to sit and watch it wither (oh)
They are content to see us fail and give up on our goals


Their legacy's too hard to take (ohh-oh)
They are threatened by the prospect of change and innovation


In their heads, hedging their bets
They are indecisive and unwilling to take risks


In their eyes it shows
Their lack of conviction is apparent


When the beacon breaks well then
When we face a crisis, we will show our true strength


You ask and they don't know
They won't have the answers when we challenge them


Oh tell me that
We don't believe their lies and excuses


I turn my back well the odds all stand beneath me
Even when the situation seems hopeless, we remain determined


And they all said I was mislead
Others have tried to discourage us and question our abilities


They're frozen to the core
They lack the courage and conviction needed to achieve their goals


We hear that rumble don't hear what you say
We don't pay attention to their negative comments and doubts


Now here we come can't throw nothing in our way
We will overcome any obstacle or challenge that stands in our path


Ay-yo
An expression of confidence and determination




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nicholas Zinner, Ricardo Johnson, Santi White

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@zionfair9519

Don’t look ahead there’s stormy weather
Another road block in our way
But if we go, we go together
Our hands are tied here if we stay

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don’t fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
How to win what they all lost

Oh-ah, Oh-ah
We know now we want more
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
We know that we want more
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for

So let them say we can’t do better
Lay out the rules that we can’t break
They want to sit and watch it wither
Their legacy’s too hard to take

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don’t fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
How to win what they all lost

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Oh-ah, Oh-ah
We know now we want more
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
We know that we want more
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for

In their heads, hedging their bets, in their
Eyes it shows
When the beacon breaks, what then
You ask they don’t know
Oh tell me that I turn my back, well the
Odds all stand beneath me
And they all said I was misled, but now
The odds all stand beneath me
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
They’re frozen to the core
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don’t fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
How to win what they all lost


Oh-ah, Oh-ah
We know now we want more
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
We know that we want more
Oh-ah, Oh-ah
A life worth fighting for

We hear that rumble
Don’t hear what you say
Now here we come
Can’t throw nothing in our way
Ay-yo



@danitunes5110

Lyrics:

“Don't look ahead, there's stormy weather
Another roadblock in our way
But if we go, we go together
Our hands are tied here if we stay

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Oh, how to win what they all lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh ah, oh ah
We know that we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for

So let them say we can't do better
Lay out the rules that we can't break
They wanna sit and watch it wither
Their legacy's too hard to take

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Oh, how to win what they all lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh ah, oh ah
We know that we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for

In their heads, hedging their bets
In their eyes it shows
When the beacon breaks, what then?
You ask and they don't know
Oh tell me that
I turn my back well the odds all stand beneath me
And they all said I was misled
But now the odds all stand beneath me

Oh ah, oh ah
They're frozen to the core
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for

Oh, we said our dreams will carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Oh, how to win what they all lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for
Oh ah, oh ah
We know that we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
A life worth fighting for

We hear them run, but don't hear what you say
Now here we come, can't throw nothing in our way

We hear them run, but don't hear what you say
Now here we come, can't throw nothing in our way”



@lyricalbeats5538

Official Lyrics

Don't look ahead, there's stormy weather
Another roadblock in our way
But if we go, we go together
Our hands are tied here if we stay

Oh, we set our dreams to carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Or either win what they have lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
Our lives worth fighting for

So let them say we cant do better
Lay out the rules that we can't break
They wanna sit and watch it wither
Their legacy's too hard to take

Oh, we set our dreams to carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Or either win what they have lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
Our lives worth fighting for

In their heads in their beds
In their eyes it shows
When the beacon breaks well then
You ask and they don't know
Oh tell me then
I turn my back well the odds all stand beneath me
And they all said I was mislead
But now the odds all stand beneath me

Oh ah, oh ah
It rolls into the gold
Oh ah, oh ah 
Our lives worth fighting for
Oh, we set our dreams to carry us
And if they don't fly we will run
Now we push right past to find out
Or either win what they have lost

Oh ah, oh ah
We know now we want more
Oh ah, oh ah
Our lives worth fighting for

We hear them run, but don't hear what you say
Now here we come, can't throw nothing in our way
We hear them run, but don't hear what you say
Now here we come, can't throw nothing in our way
Ay oh (x3)



All comments from YouTube:

@fearlessclanyt

this has to be one of the most overlooked songs of the past few years, i mean it holds a higher standard musically AND lyrically, then again santigold seems to be a name that just doesnt exactly get out to people and become popular itself even if she creates great music that hits the radio, it doesnt seem to stick with the general people for some reason. shes unique and has made great music for years and deserves a little more recognition i think.

@fearlessclanyt

***** well indie doesnt mean hipster, an example of that would be the yeah yeah yeahs first album was indie but not exactly hipster as much as just urban people enjoyed it but ya i know what you mean. and no it is DEFINITELY not indie, its also not pop, i would say its extremely alt. but her older stuff wasnt like this. it was definitely more just plain rock or alt rock. had much stronger indie vibes.

@DeathsContempt

+Phen0xyethanol The hills?

@viktorturalyon2637

It's because she is not controlled by the media

@theofficialfeysek923

+Fearless Clan Agreed, when I first heard this song, I fell in love and added it to my "Alternative" playlist.

@viktorturalyon2637

TheOfficialFeysek im also sure she never had a big label backing either

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@emanresu04

The bass line at 0:12 ... so good. And it contrasts so nicely with the high hat cymbals, too.

@somtoakah1866

Honestly this is one of the most beautiful tracks I’ve heard in my whole life

@Emyrock88

Agree

@forray_forever

Agreed

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