Illuminated Youth
Set Your Goals Lyrics
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Outside, fans are waiting for the show
To start and guards to let them through,
And everything once they're inside seems so exciting too.
It's sparkling and blue.
Now everything under the shining lights looks bright and new.
Illuminated youth.
You've gotta let go to pretend.
Maybe you don't belong there's something for you.
Maybe you need escape, there's somewhere to go.
Tomorrow's so far away.
Sold out pre-sale barcode scans,
Rush the stage to see the bands…
They're screaming for another song from them.
So step back before you fall harder again.
Don't let them put up a wall inside your head.
Restless legs, restless days.
Bored with the boxes, always.
PA's are speaking loud, young ears frequent the sound.
They're allowed to bruise picking what parts to use,
But where their feet are is a longer floor
That lessens the chore.
It's bigger, a crowded view.
Put tomorrow away.
The lyrics of Set Your Goals' song "Illuminated Youth" express the excitement and anticipation of going to a concert and the sense of belonging that comes with it. The first verse describes the vibe outside of the venue as fans eagerly await the start of the show. As soon as they are let inside, everything is illuminated and the atmosphere becomes intense and full of energy.
The chorus reflects on the idea that perhaps the listener feels out of place or doesn't belong at the concert, but they are encouraged to escape and find somewhere they do belong. The second verse highlights the rush and chaos of the concert experience as fans scream for more music and the music is so loud it can be felt in the body. The lyrics encourage the listener to push past the boundaries and limitations that may be holding them back and to embrace the excitement of the moment.
Overall, "Illuminated Youth" is a song that celebrates the thrill and joy of music and the sense of community it can create. It encourages listeners to embrace their passion and find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sound checks leak through venue doors.
Before the show, sound checks are audible outside the venue
Outside, fans are waiting for the show
The fans are eagerly waiting outside for the show to begin
To start and guards to let them through,
They are waiting for the guards to let them inside the venue
And everything once they're inside seems so exciting too.
Once inside, everything seems more exciting than before
It's sparkling and blue.
The stage lights are sparkling blue.
Now everything under the shining lights looks bright and new.
The lights make everything look brand new and exciting
Illuminated youth.
The young crowd is lit up under the stage lights
Maybe you don't belong,
Perhaps you feel out of place here
You've gotta let go to pretend.
You need to let loose in order to fit in
Maybe you don't belong there's something for you.
Even if you feel out of place, there is still something for you here
Maybe you need escape, there's somewhere to go.
If you need to escape, there is a way out
Tomorrow's so far away.
Don't worry about tomorrow, it's not relevant right now
Sold out pre-sale barcode scans,
Tickets were already sold out before the show
Rush the stage to see the bands…
People are excitedly trying to get to the front to see the performers
They're screaming for another song from them.
The crowd is shouting for the band to perform another song
So step back before you fall harder again.
Be careful not to get too caught up in the excitement and end up hurt
Don't let them put up a wall inside your head.
Don't let anyone else's opinions or perceptions stop you from enjoying the experience
Restless legs, restless days.
The crowd is restless and excited, unable to stay still
Bored with the boxes, always.
They are tired of being confined to social norms and rules
PA's are speaking loud, young ears frequent the sound.
The artists are loud and the young crowd enjoys the noise
They're allowed to bruise picking what parts to use,
It's okay to make mistakes when trying to figure out who you are and what you want
But where their feet are is a longer floor that lessens the chore.
Once they're in the moment, everything else fades away
It's bigger, a crowded view.
The experience is so much bigger than just themselves
Put tomorrow away.
Don't think about tomorrow, live in the now
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIKE AMBROSE, JORDAN PAUL BROWN, DANIEL LEVI CODDAIRE, AUDELIO FLORES, JOE SAUCEDO, MATTHEW OPRE WILSON, BRIAN MCTERNNAN
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