Young Love
The Hi-Marks Lyrics


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I wanna live fast
Love hard
Die young
And leave a beautiful memory
I wanna live fast
Love hard
Die young
And leave a beautiful memory

Don't want slow walkin'
Or sad singin'
Let 'em have a jubilee
I wanna leave a lot of happy women
A thinking pretty thoughts of me

I wanna live fast
Love hard
Die young
And leave a beautiful memory
I got a hot-rod car
And a cowboy suit
And I really do get around
I got a little black book
And the gals look cute
And I know the name of
Every spot in town
I wanna find 'em
Fool 'em
Leave 'em
And let 'em do the same to me

I wanna live fast
Love hard
Die young
And leave a beautiful memory

I wanna live fast
Love hard
Die young
And leave a beautiful memory
I'm a wampus cat
Let me grab my hat
And baby come along with me
We're gonna do some fancy stepping
We're really goin' on a spree
I wanna live fast
Love hard
Die young
And leave a beautiful memory
Now you may not approve
Of the things I do
But it really don't bother me
But don't ever think you can tie me down
I'm gonna stay footloose and
Fancy free
So jump back
Make tracks
Move out
And let the pretty gals at me

I wanna live fast l
Love hard




Die young
And leave a beautiful memory

Overall Meaning

The Hi-Marks's song "Young Love" describes the desire to live life to the fullest, enjoying every moment and leaving a beautiful memory. The lyrics express a longing for excitement and adventure, rejecting slow and sorrowful situations. The singer fantasizes about being a charming and promiscuous man, moving from one woman to another, leaving them with only beautiful thoughts of him. He wants to enjoy himself and fool around, but also wants his partners to do the same, leaving him with happy memories.


The song embodies the rebellious spirit of the 1950s, a time when rock and roll was becoming increasingly popular and youth culture was emerging. The lyrics suggest a rejection of the values and expectations of the previous generation, choosing instead to embrace a more carefree and hedonistic lifestyle. The longing for a life full of excitement and passion reflects the feelings of many young people at that time, seeking to break free from the expectations and constraints of traditional society.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna live fast
I want to live my life to the fullest and experience everything with excitement and intensity.


Love hard
I want to love deeply, passionately, and with all my heart.


Die young
I want to die while I'm still young and vibrant, instead of growing old and becoming a burden on myself and others.


And leave a beautiful memory
I want to leave behind a legacy of good memories that people will remember me by and cherish after I'm gone.


Don't want slow walkin'
I don't want a boring or mundane life.


Or sad singin'
I don't want to be depressed or mournful.


Let 'em have a jubilee
Let others enjoy themselves with a celebration.


I wanna leave a lot of happy women
I want to have multiple relationships and make many women happy.


A thinking pretty thoughts of me
I want the women to have fond memories of me even after I've moved on.


I got a hot-rod car
I have a fast and flashy car.


And a cowboy suit
I have a rugged and adventurous style.


And I really do get around
I travel and experience many different things.


I got a little black book
I keep track of my many romantic conquests.


And the gals look cute
I am attracted to beautiful women.


And I know the name of every spot in town
I am well-connected and familiar with all of the popular hangouts around town.


I wanna find 'em
I want to pursue new romantic relationships.


Fool 'em
I want to deceive or trick them in some way.


Leave 'em
I want to break off the relationship and move on to someone else.


And let 'em do the same to me
I am willing to accept the same behavior from my partners.


I'm a wampus cat
I am a wild and free spirit.


Let me grab my hat
I am ready to leave on another adventure.


And baby come along with me
I want my partner to join me on my journey through life.


We're gonna do some fancy stepping
We are going to do something exciting and adventurous together.


We're really goin' on a spree
We are going to have a lot of fun and do many exciting things.


Now you may not approve
You may not agree with my lifestyle choices.


Of the things I do
The things I do may seem reckless or foolish to you.


But it really don't bother me
But I am not concerned with what others think of me.


But don't ever think you can tie me down
I will never let anyone control or limit me.


I'm gonna stay footloose and fancy free
I am always going to be free to do as I please and pursue my own interests.


So jump back
Get out of my way.


Make tracks
Hurry up and leave.


Move out
(Same as "make tracks")


And let the pretty gals at me
And let me pursue my romantic interests without interference.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE ALLISON

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Love the hi marks man grew up with these fullaz

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awesome thanks for posting this album.. been trying to find it for a long time

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