Youth Quake
Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts Lyrics
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Listenin' to Coltrane all sold out
Take us to the motorbike racing track
Put it into gear and you give it gas
Plug it in on the left side, let it charge
Bring it to the place
Where the youth quakes hard
Come back to the jam where it all went down
Hear it all the way from the beach to the town
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Take it to the east side and tear it down
Play it for the kids all dressed in black
Power up the volume and give it back
The westside girls meet eastside boys
Doesn't really matter if they bring the noise
Kickin' up the youth quake all around
Forget about the rest in this shambled town
So they all beat the test and they're better off for it
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Power up, power down
Straight to the point 'til it's broken down
Race at go and we lead the charge
We work all night and we play real hard
They pass go and foretold the rest
It was a dirty little lie better left unsaid
Soul desire still unmatched
Said we gotta keep it pure for the sake of it
Play it for the kids all dressed in black
Power up the volume and give it back
The westside girls meet eastside boys
Doesn't really matter if they bring the noise
The lyrics to "Youth Quake" by Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts describe the rebellious, youthful energy of a generation pushing against societal norms and expectations. The song references motorcycle racing, jazz music, and the meeting of Westside girls and Eastside boys, all while embracing the need for pure, unadulterated passion in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to hold onto their desires and dreams, and regardless of what others may say or do, to always bring the noise and create the change they want to see in the world.
The opening lines of "Waitin' on the bat race fly-about / Listenin' to Coltrane all sold out" suggest a feeling of restlessness and a desire to break free from the mundane. The "motorbike racing track" represents the opportunities that exist for those willing to take risks and push themselves to the limit. The idea of plugging in on the left side and letting it charge can be interpreted as a metaphor for finding inner strength and power. The "youth quake" mentioned throughout the song refers to the strong, energetic movements and shifts that can occur when the younger generation comes together with a shared sense of purpose.
Throughout the song, Weiland encourages listeners to embrace their passions and desires, to play music and create art with abandon, and to push back against the norms that hold them down. The references to pure soul desire and the need to keep things "straight to the point 'til it's broken down" emphasize the importance of simplifying life and getting to the core of what really matters. All in all, "Youth Quake" is a song about embracing creativity and pushing past boundaries in order to live life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Waitin' on the bat race fly-about
Anticipating a thrilling experience, like a bat race fly-about
Listenin' to Coltrane all sold out
Fully immersed in listening to Coltrane, completely sold on it
Take us to the motorbike racing track
Bring us to the motorbike racing track
Put it into gear and you give it gas
Engage the gear and press the accelerator
Plug it in on the left side, let it charge
Connect it on the left side to allow it to charge
Bring it to the place
Take it to its destination
Where the youth quakes hard
Where the young people express themselves energetically
Come back to the jam where it all went down
Return to the venue where everything happened
Hear it all the way from the beach to the town
Hear it from everywhere, all around the area
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Hang on, wait a minute
Take it to the east side and tear it down
Bring it to the east side and play it loudly
Play it for the kids all dressed in black
Play it for the young people who are all dressed in black
Power up the volume and give it back
Turn up the volume and deliver the music with energy
The westside girls meet eastside boys
Girls from the westside meet boys from the eastside
Doesn't really matter if they bring the noise
Doesn't matter if they make a lot of noise
Kickin' up the youth quake all around
Stirring up the energy and excitement in the young people
Forget about the rest in this shambled town
Leave all of the other problems and issues behind
So they all beat the test and they're better off for it
They successfully passed the test and are now improved because of it
Power up, power down
Get energized and then calm down
Straight to the point 'til it's broken down
Directly to the purpose until it's completely done
Race at go and we lead the charge
Start the race and take the lead
We work all night and we play real hard
We work late and then we party really hard
They pass go and foretold the rest
They move on from this situation and predict the outcome
It was a dirty little lie better left unsaid
It was a deceitful secret that shouldn't have been revealed
Soul desire still unmatched
The deep desire within still cannot be matched
Said we gotta keep it pure for the sake of it
We said we have to maintain its purity for its own sake
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Bill Budd Jr
My personal favorite from the album, though the whole album is great, imo. Best thing Scott has done on his own.
juutuub mine perse
Not only is this the best track on this album, it's up there with the best songs he ever sang.
dave D
RIP. You still rocked. Best frontman ever.
GhostPepper15
Freakin awesome chorus, only Scott Weiland can write this!
Simon Kolokoff
I imagine a 2000-ish era him performing it live. It would have been amazing.
pedro loncoman
Scott cantando como la puta madre
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Santiago Balestra
¡Que temón! que ganas de que les guste a mis amigos y tomarnos un fernet juntos. Como lo extraño a Scott, de verdad.
Light Bearer
Great Songwriting right there. Great lyrics too - RIP Scott Weiland :(
NiceguyEddie
I'm 39...Scott was one, if not the best song writer I've ever heard.
Lourdes Kassandra
Yeahh best song of the album 😍💜