Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
The Hearts Of Our Young
Slaves Lyrics
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Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open and free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How did the words make it worth it
I know what it's like to hurt when we're alone
I want to tell the one that follows in my footsteps
They aren't the way, so turn back
Set the course to watch them fall
But these cuts are deeper after all
Twenty-seven years, my heart still hurts, it still hurts
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love)
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could I be like you
I'm not over everything I made
Yet it day to day
Just to let them fall
Just to be something in your eyes
How could you leave her, she was perfect
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love)
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could you leave the watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open it free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How could you leave her, she was perfect
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love)
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) (continuous)
I'll never know love
"The Hearts Of Our Young" by Slaves is a poignant ballad that explores the themes of abandonment, heartbreak, and the struggle to find love and purpose in life. The song is written from the perspective of someone who has been let down by a loved one, possibly a parent, and left to fend for themselves in an unforgiving world. The opening lines express the singer's feelings of betrayal and abandonment, as they ask how their loved one could leave them to face life alone. The subsequent lines suggest that both their hearts were once open and free, but the words that were said made everything they had lost seem not worth it. The lyrics are deeply emotional and filled with longing, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the pain of past actions.
The second verse of the song delves even deeper into the singer's pain. They speak of the cuts being deeper after twenty-seven years, indicating that the trauma they experienced has continued to haunt them throughout their life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to make a life for themselves and possibly even tried to hurt others in the process, but they still feel lost and alone. They ask for someone to show them how to love and express their sorrow at the thought that they will never truly know what it feels like to be loved.
Overall, "The Hearts Of Our Young" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the universal experiences of heartbreak and abandonment. The lyrics are deep and introspective, and the emotional intensity of the music perfectly complements the raw honesty of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
How could you leave and watch us
You left us to face our struggles alone
Face this life alone
You left us to live this life by ourselves
Both our hearts were yours to mold
We trusted you with our hearts that you shaped
So open and free
We were vulnerable and naive in our innocence
But everything we've lost
We lost so much because of your choices
How did the words make it worth it
Was it worth it to hurt us with your words?
I know what it's like to hurt when we're alone
I understand the pain of feeling lonely
I want to tell the one that follows in my footsteps
I want to warn those who come after me
They aren't the way, so turn back
Don't follow this path, it leads to pain
Set the course to watch them fall
We were set up to fail, to be broken
But these cuts are deeper after all
The pain we feel goes beyond the surface
Twenty-seven years, my heart still hurts, it still hurts
Years later, the hurt still lingers
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
You abandoned someone who was flawless
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Your aspirations turned into disappointments
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
As we age, we become more damaged and scarred
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love)
I don't know how to love, can someone teach me?
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
Seeing others' errors makes me think I'll never find love
Just to be something in your eyes
We did things just to please you, for your approval
How could you leave the watch us
You abandoned us to our fate
So open it free
We were innocent and trusting
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love)
I need guidance in learning how to love
I'll never know love
I fear I'll never experience true love
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Vince Rusev
How could you leave and watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open and free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How did the words make it worth it [3x]
I know what it's like to hurt when we're alone
I want to tell the one that follows in my footsteps
They aren't the way, so turn back
Set the course to watch them fall
But these cuts are deeper after all
Twenty-seven years, my heart still hurts, it still hurts
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could I be like you
I'm not over everything I made
Yet it day to day
Just to let them fall
Just to be something in your eyes [2x]
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could you leave the watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open it free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) (continuous)
I'll never know love
aminn
How could you leave and watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open and free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How did the words make it worth it [3x]
I know what it's like to hurt when we're alone
I want to tell the one that follows in my footsteps
They aren't the way, so turn back
Set the course to watch them fall
But these cuts are deeper after all
Twenty-seven years, my heart still hurts, it still hurts
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could I be like you
I'm not over everything I made
Yet it day to day
Just to let them fall
Just to be something in your eyes [2x]
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could you leave the watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open it free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) (continuous)
I'll never know love
Toast
Their voices together wow
K.O.
I know right 😌
Bryan Hinojosa
The emotion they put into this song, hits home every time. Can't wait for Slaves to release another album.
ismael zuniga
Damn, she got that same raspy-ness as Jonny when she sings! Fuckin' dope
KrC Nu Games
i never knew that there was female vocalist xd
Iyawna Chester
I'll never get tired of hearing this song. great instrumentals,great voice ranges,both siblings sound so amazing and identical it's shocking. just a beautifully written and emotional song. band did 👍👏.
brion green
Natalie has a beautiful voice. Reminds me a lot of Jonny's
BillsFan#1
i mean it is his sister lol
Vince Rusev
How could you leave and watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open and free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How did the words make it worth it [3x]
I know what it's like to hurt when we're alone
I want to tell the one that follows in my footsteps
They aren't the way, so turn back
Set the course to watch them fall
But these cuts are deeper after all
Twenty-seven years, my heart still hurts, it still hurts
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could I be like you
I'm not over everything I made
Yet it day to day
Just to let them fall
Just to be something in your eyes [2x]
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
How could you leave the watch us
Face this life alone
Both our hearts were yours to mold
So open it free
But everything we've lost
How did the words make it worth it
How could you leave her, she was perfect.
Now all your dreams, they reek of failure
Still the older we get, the more broken we become
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) [2x]
Watching mistakes, I feel I'll never know love
Can someone show me how to love (show me how to love) (continuous)
I'll never know love
Zach Attack 636
Walking mistakes*