When You When Young
The Killers Lyrics


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You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save your from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young

Can we climb this mountain
I don't know
Higher now than ever before
I know we can make it if we take it slow
Let's take it easy
Easy now, watch it go

We're burning down the highway skyline
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
When you were young
When you were young

And sometimes you close your eyes
And see the place where you Used to live
When you were young

They say the devil's water - it ain't so sweet
You don't have to drink right now
But you can dip your feet
Every once in a little while

You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young
When you were young

I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus




He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But more than you'll ever know

Overall Meaning

The song "When You Were Young" by The Killers seems to speak about the longing for the past, the desire for a savior figure, and the need for forgiveness. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is in pain and misery, waiting for a "beautiful boy" to save them from their old ways. The use of the imagery of waiting in heartache and playing forgiveness suggests someone who is stuck in the past, unable to move on. The line "here he comes" hints at the arrival of someone who could change things.


The chorus of the song appears to be one of hope and optimism. The singer seems to suggest that they can climb a mountain, but they're unsure of whether they can do it. They acknowledge that the task will be difficult, but they believe they can make it if they take things slow. The phrase "burning down the highway skyline" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, suggesting that they are on a mission to make their lives better. The line "when you were young" is repeated several times, indicating that they are looking back to a time when they were happy and carefree.


The song's bridge provides an interesting twist to the narrative, as the singer talks about the devil's water, suggesting that temptation is always present. The suggestion that one can dip their feet into the water every once in a while refers to the idea that one can indulge in their vices but only in moderation. The line "more than you'll ever know" suggests that the "beautiful boy" who is coming to save them might not be perfect, but he is still better than anything they've ever known.


Line by Line Meaning

You sit there in your heartache
You are wallowing in emotional pain


Waiting on some beautiful boy to
You're hoping for a savior, someone you find physically attractive


To save your from your old ways
You're seeking to escape from your past behavior


You play forgiveness
You forgive easily


Watch it now, here he comes
Be alert, someone is approaching


He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He's not religious iconography


But he talks like a gentlemen
He has good manners and is polite


Like you imagined when you were young
He is what you once idealized in your childhood


Can we climb this mountain
Can we overcome this obstacle


I don't know
I'm not sure


Higher now than ever before
We've gone further up than before


I know we can make it if we take it slow
I'm confident we can reach the top if we proceed at a comfortable pace


Let's take it easy
Let's not rush


Easy now, watch it go
Take it slow and steady


We're burning down the highway skyline
Driving fast and recklessly on the highway, leaving everything behind


On the back of a hurricane that started turning
Riding the momentum of a powerful force that has been unleashed


When you were young
In the past when you were more carefree


And sometimes you close your eyes
You reminisce and daydream about your past


And see the place where you Used to live
Remembering the location where you once resided


They say the devil's water - it ain't so sweet
Referring to something tempting, but dangerous and potentially harmful if indulged in excessively


You don't have to drink right now
You don't have to give in to temptation at this moment


But you can dip your feet
You can experience a little bit of it


Every once in a little while
Occasionally and in moderation


He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He's not a religious figure


But he talks like a gentlemen
He communicates politely


Like you imagined when you were young
Just like how you dreamed of men when you were younger


When you were young
In that distant past




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lisagarratt3631

Lyrics:

You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young

Can we climb this mountain?
I don't know
Higher now than ever before
I know we can make it if we take it slow
Let's take it easy
Easy now, watch it go

We're burning down the highway skyline
On the back of a hurricane that started turning
When you were young
When you were young

And sometimes you close your eyes
And see the place where you used to live
When you were young

They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet
You don't have to drink right now
But you can dip your feet
Every once in a little while

You sit there in your heartache
Waiting on some beautiful boy to
To save you from your old ways
You play forgiveness
Watch it now, here he comes

He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But he talks like a gentlemen
Like you imagined when you were young
(Talks like a gentlemen, like you imagined)
When you were young

I said he doesn't look a thing like Jesus
He doesn't look a thing like Jesus
But more than you'll ever know



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@guimsda

Guitar Hero 3 <3

@Carena722

exactly. yes

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Classic game

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Rockband 1

@adon9990

Yes this game made this song popular

@gersidkmusic

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@alanmenocal

Vivo a unos cuantos kilómetros de donde se grabo este video (Tlayacapan Morelos- México) y realmente es increíble ver cómo este video tiene ese toque especial que le caracteriza a la banda y al lugar en si, simplemente Perfecto y mágico! Gracias The Killers por este momento ❤️

@JR-kr9cb

Si verdad es en Morelos

@andresmejia-qv4cw

I am really proud to know Tlayacapan, Morelos , Mexico. I used to live in that wonderful placer but not anymore AND i love the killers AND their music.

@jessiimamii5113

It's 2023.
I come back to this song sometimes and close my eyes to remember when life was a little easier.
I hope everyone is safe and ok.❤

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