We Were Young
Slick Shoes Lyrics


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We were young they say
They have got some they'll never take away
We thought we knew everything
But that never mattered much to me
Remember those times
When you felt that you'd do anything
To do something that feels right
We didn't give a say
Never ones who ever changed a thing
There were those who truly cared
And to those ones I owe everything
[Chorus]
You were young
So full of love
Don't wait
Don't take your time
Wait for nothing now




Wait for nothing now
Wait for nothing now

Overall Meaning

The song "We Were Young" by Slick Shoes is a poignant reflection on the carefree days of youth. The opening lines of the song suggest that despite the passage of time, the memories of youth remain firmly entrenched in the minds of its protagonists. They acknowledge that there are some things that time cannot take away, and that includes the lessons learned and the experiences lived as they navigated their way through life. However, while they may have thought they knew everything back then, that knowledge meant little in the grand scheme of things.


The song then goes on to describe the intensity of emotions experienced during youth. The lyrics speak of a time when everything felt possible, and you were willing to do anything to pursue what felt right. The youthful characters in the song are shown to be rebellious, unafraid of change, and with a deep sense of solidarity with their peers. They didn't care what anyone else said; they were going to live life to the fullest.


Despite the youthful free spirit, Slick Shoes also recognizes the value of those who truly cared. The song pays tribute to the influence of those who guided them along the way, showing that while youth may be full of energy and enthusiasm, it's only through guidance and support that we can truly flourish. The song's chorus delivers a powerful message to all who hear it, calling on them not to wait, but to embrace life to the fullest, to love deeply and without reservation, and to live in the present without fear or hesitation.


Line by Line Meaning

We were young they say
When we were young, people would often remind us of our youth.


They have got some they'll never take away
Despite any hardships or struggles, there were things that we held dear and could never lose.


We thought we knew everything
In our youth, we may have believed that we knew all the answers and could conquer the world.


But that never mattered much to me
However, personally, it was never important to have all the answers or be in control.


Remember those times
Let's take a moment to reminisce on the past.


When you felt that you'd do anything
There were moments when we were so passionate and determined that we would do anything to achieve our goals.


To do something that feels right
We were driven to pursue what we believed was right and just, even if it wasn't the easiest path.


We didn't give a say
We were not easily swayed by the opinions or expectations of others.


Never ones who ever changed a thing
We stayed true to ourselves and our beliefs, refusing to change for anyone else's sake.


There were those who truly cared
Despite our stubbornness, there were those who genuinely cared for us and our well-being.


And to those ones I owe everything
Without those caring individuals, we would not be the people we are today and we are incredibly grateful for their support.


You were young
Addressing someone else who was also young and experienced similar struggles and joys.


So full of love
Being young was a time when we were full of love and energy to take on the world.


Don't wait
Don't hesitate to pursue what you believe in or take risks, as time is fleeting.


Don't take your time
Don't waste time wallowing in indecision or fear, as every moment counts.


Wait for nothing now
There's no reason to wait for the perfect moment or ideal circumstances – start living and pursuing your dreams now.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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We were young they say
They have got some they'll never take away
We thought we knew everything
But that never mattered much to me
Remember those times
When you felt that you'd do anything
To do something that feels right
We didn't give a say
Never ones who ever changed a thing
There were those who truly cared
And to those ones I owe everything
[Chorus]
You were young
So full of love
Don't wait
Don't take your time
Wait for nothing now
Wait for nothing now
Wait for nothing now

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