Following the release of their critically acclaimed début EP in late 2007 The Foxes hit the road with Yeti for a 30 date UK Tour in early 2008. Following a year of almost constant touring encompassing the UK, Germany, and the Czech Republic, the band released their début single "Trauma Town" in October 2008 on 7" vinyl and download which entered the UK Indie Charts at No.9. Their second single, "Bill Hicks", was released on CD, Download and limited edition 7" Vinyl on March 16th 2009, and reached no.6 in the UK Indie Singles Chart, while the single "Lover, Killer" was released on 3rd August to critical acclaim. Their brand new album, "Last of Many" produced and mixed by John Cornfield (Muse, Oasis, Razorlight) is out December 2011 on their own record label.
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Youth
The Foxes Lyrics
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Dragons breathing fire in the backyard at night
We live in circles
And it's so hard to breathe
Maybe the same old fears, what have we here?
Don't bring me down with you
Now I'm just chasing time with a thousand dreams
And as we cross the line, these fading beats have all been severed
Don't tell me our youth is running out
It's only just begun
If I asked you for good news, would you smile and turn away?
It's like a bad dream that is too afraid to wake
There are many among us
And we're changing all the time
Maybe the same old fears, what have we here?
Don't bring me down with you
Now I'm just chasing time with a thousand dreams
I'm holding heavy
And as we cross the line, these fading beats have all been severed
Don't tell me our youth is running out
It's only just begun
These fading beats
These fading beats
Now I'm just chasing time with a thousand dreams
I'm holding heavy
And as we cross the line, these fading beats have all been severed
Don't tell me our youth is running out
It's only just begun
These fading beats
A thousand dreams
These fading beats
A thousand dreams
It's only just begun
The Foxes's song "Youth" is about the fear of losing one's youth and the desire to hold onto it. The lyrics suggest being young is a time of running wild, with no warning of dragons breathing fire in the backyard at night. However, growing up means living in a circular pattern that makes it hard to breathe, leaving the singer fearful of the same old fears that they have always had.
The chorus of the song begins with the singer chasing time, which they find burdensome. They also mention the "fading beats," which is a metaphor for the passing of time and the fear of losing the things that made youth so vibrant. However, they refuse to let go of their youth and acknowledge that it has only just begun.
Furthermore, the tone of the song is somewhat nostalgic and wistful as the lyrics are finely crafted to capture the feeling and essence of youth, while at the same time recognizing its transience. The song, like its lyrics, is a tribute to the bright and fleeting nature of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
They didn't warn me when I was running wild
Nobody warned me about the consequences of living recklessly.
Dragons breathing fire in the backyard at night
The chaos and danger of youth felt like mythical creatures chasing us.
We live in circles
Our experiences seem to repeat over and over again, trapping us in cycles.
And it's so hard to breathe
The weight of expectations and uncertainties cause us to feel suffocated.
Maybe the same old fears, what have we here?
We keep encountering the same fears and doubts, making us question our progress.
Don't bring me down with you
I won't let your negativity hold me back from achieving my dreams.
Now I'm just chasing time with a thousand dreams
I'm motivated and ambitious, but I'm also aware of the fleeting nature of time.
I'm holding heavy
The burden of my goals and aspirations weigh heavily on me.
And as we cross the line, these fading beats have all been severed
As we reach new milestones, we leave behind the old parts of ourselves and our past experiences.
Don't tell me our youth is running out
I refuse to believe that our potential and opportunities are dwindling away.
It's only just begun
We have a limitless future to explore and create for ourselves.
If I asked you for good news, would you smile and turn away?
Do you have hope and positivity to share, or will you avoid the question?
It's like a bad dream that is too afraid to wake
We may be stuck in a pessimistic mindset, feeling like there's no escape.
There are many among us
We're not alone in our struggles and aspirations.
And we're changing all the time
As we grow, we evolve and mature, constantly shifting and adapting to the world around us.
These fading beats
The passing of time and the fleeting nature of youth.
A thousand dreams
Our aspirations and limitless potential.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bucks Music Group
Written by: Edward Jonathan Harris, Louisa Rose Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They didn't warn me
When I was running wild
The dragons breathing fire
In the backyard at night
We live in circles
And it's so hard to breathe
Maybe the same old fears
What have we here?
Don't bring me down
With you
Now I'm just chasing time
With a thousand dreams I'm holding heavy
And as we cross the line these fading beats have all been severed
Don't tell me our youth is running out
It's only just begun
If I asked you for good news
Would you smile and turn away?
It's like a bad dream
That is too afraid to wake
There are many among us
And we're changing all the time
Maybe the same old fears
What have we here?
Don't bring me down
With you
Now I'm just chasing time
With a thousand dreams I'm holding heavy
And as we cross the line these fading beats have all been severed
Don't tell me our youth is running out
It's only just begun
These fading beats…
These fading beats…
Now I'm just chasing time
With a thousand dreams I'm holding heavy
And as we cross the line these fading beats have all been severed
Don't tell me our youth is running out
It's only just begun
These fading beats…
A thousand dreams…
These fading beats…
A thousand dreams…
It's only just begun
@olivia01
Honestly, this song never gets old
@leeannehall2203
Top 50
@LeleoRocco
Youtube Fan Open your mind ... Have better's but this sounds good ^^
Try this :) /watch?v=2XG_0iV2B40
@NM-kj1wx
hahah yeah because its called youth lmao
@aasouhawrami3757
Cant agree more
@MsGisabelle
Nicnatz wby Lol yasssss
@kattyude8256
I'll never understand how this song didn't get more popular
@thezmangaming9614
ok
@Axy665
+Katty Ude ikr
@W1ll17
+Katty Ude 10 million plus views is fairly damn popular...