053 Young Folks
The Kooks Lyrics


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If I told you things I did before, told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word, had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?

I did before and had my share, it didn't lead nowhere
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did, who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through

And we don't care about the young folks
Talking 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talking 'bout the old style too

And we don't care about our own faults
Talking 'bout our own style
All we care 'bout is talking
Talking baby you and me

Usually when things have gone this far people tend to disappear
No one will surprise me unless you do
I can tell there's something goin' on, hours seems to disappear
Everyone is leaving, I'm still with you

It doesn't matter what we do, where we are going to
We can stick around and see this night through

And we don't care about the young folks
Talking 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talking 'bout the old style too

And we don't care about our own faults
Talking 'bout their own style
All we care 'bout is talking
Talking baby me and you

And we don't care about the young folks
Talking 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talking 'bout the old style too

And we don't care about our own faults
Talking 'bout their own style
All we care 'bout is talking
Talking baby me and you





Usually when things have gone this far people tend to disappear
No one will surprise me unless you do

Overall Meaning

The Kooks' song "Young Folks" is about two young lovers who don't care about societal norms or the opinions of others. They are not concerned with the generational gap between them or their individual pasts. The lyrics are written in a conversation format where the singer asks the listener questions about their different pasts.


The lines, "If you knew my story word for word, had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?" show that the singer is hesitant about revealing their past, but wonders if the listener will still accept them. The chorus, "And we don't care about the young folks
Talking 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talking 'bout the old style too" emphasizes the idea that age and societal expectations don't matter to them as they just want to enjoy each other's company and conversation.


The verse, "Usually when things have gone this far people tend to disappear
No one will surprise me unless you do" hints that the singer is afraid of being left alone and is relieved that the listener is still with them. Overall, the song is a celebration of youth and carefree living, without worrying about the opinions and expectations of others.


Line by Line Meaning

If I told you things I did before, told you how I used to be
If I reveal my past actions and behavior to you


Would you go along with someone like me?
Would you accept me despite my past?


If you knew my story word for word, had all of my history
If you were aware of my complete life story


Would you go along with someone like me?
Would you still be willing to be associated with me?


I did before and had my share, it didn't lead nowhere
I have taken certain actions in the past that didn't lead me anywhere.


I would go along with someone like you
I would be willing to be associated with you


It doesn't matter what you did, who you were hanging with
Your past actions and associations are not relevant


We could stick around and see this night through
We can spend time together and see where it leads us


And we don't care about the young folks
We are not concerned with the opinions of younger people


Talking 'bout the young style
We are not interested in the latest trends of the youth


And we don't care about the old folks
We are not concerned with the opinions of older people


Talking 'bout the old style too
We are not interested in the traditional ways of the older generation


And we don't care about our own faults
We are not worried about our personal flaws


Talking 'bout our own style
We are focused on our unique way of doing things


All we care 'bout is talking
We are only interested in communicating with each other


Talking baby you and me
Sharing thoughts and conversations with each other


Usually when things have gone this far people tend to disappear
Normally, people tend to walk away when things get this intense


No one will surprise me unless you do
I wouldn't be shocked by anyone's behavior, except yours


I can tell there's something goin' on, hours seems to disappear
There seems to be some kind of connection between us and time flies by unnoticed


Everyone is leaving, I'm still with you
Even though everyone else is leaving, I'm still focused on you


It doesn't matter what we do, where we are going to
Our actions and destinations are not important


We can stick around and see this night through
We can spend more time together until the end of the night


And we don't care about the young folks
Once again, we are not concerned with the opinions of younger people


Talking 'bout the young style
We are not interested in the latest trends of the youth


And we don't care about the old folks
We are not concerned with the opinions of older people


Talking 'bout the old style too
We are not interested in the traditional ways of the older generation


And we don't care about our own faults
Once again, we are not worried about our personal flaws


Talking 'bout their own style
Others can focus on their own unique way of doing things


Talking baby me and you
We can continue having deep conversations with each other




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bjorn Yttling, Peter Moren, John Eriksson

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LETRA ( EN ESPAÑOL )

Si te dijera cosas que hice antes
Te dije como solia ser
¿Estarías de acuerdo con alguien como yo?
Si supieras mi historia palabra por palabra
Tenía toda mi historia
¿Estarías de acuerdo con alguien como yo?
Y no nos importan los jóvenes
Hablando del estilo joven
Y no nos importan los viejos
Hablando del viejo estilo también
Y no nos importan sus propias faltas
Hablando de nuestro propio estilo
Todo lo que nos importa es hablar
Hablando solo tu y yo
Lo hice antes y tuve mi parte
No condujo a ninguna parte
Yo iria con alguien como tu
No importa lo que hiciste
Con quien estabas pasando el rato
Podríamos quedarnos y ver esta noche a través
Y no nos importan los jóvenes
Hablando del estilo joven
Y no nos importan los viejos
Hablando del viejo estilo también
Y no nos importan sus propias faltas
Hablando de nuestro propio estilo
Todo lo que nos importa es hablar
Hablando solo tu y yo



VLXAV

LYRICS ( IN ENGLISH )


If I told you things I did before
Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
I did before and had my share
It didn't lead nowhere
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did
Who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you



제니Jheny

letra en inglés <33.
If I told you things I did before
Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
I did before and had my share
It didn't lead nowhere
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did
Who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you



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Taylor Rainer

love this so much 😊

sanpellegrino33

thank you! <3

VLXAV

LETRA ( EN ESPAÑOL )

Si te dijera cosas que hice antes
Te dije como solia ser
¿Estarías de acuerdo con alguien como yo?
Si supieras mi historia palabra por palabra
Tenía toda mi historia
¿Estarías de acuerdo con alguien como yo?
Y no nos importan los jóvenes
Hablando del estilo joven
Y no nos importan los viejos
Hablando del viejo estilo también
Y no nos importan sus propias faltas
Hablando de nuestro propio estilo
Todo lo que nos importa es hablar
Hablando solo tu y yo
Lo hice antes y tuve mi parte
No condujo a ninguna parte
Yo iria con alguien como tu
No importa lo que hiciste
Con quien estabas pasando el rato
Podríamos quedarnos y ver esta noche a través
Y no nos importan los jóvenes
Hablando del estilo joven
Y no nos importan los viejos
Hablando del viejo estilo también
Y no nos importan sus propias faltas
Hablando de nuestro propio estilo
Todo lo que nos importa es hablar
Hablando solo tu y yo

Hanna Lainejoki

I love this song❤️

sanpellegrino33

<3 <3 Thanks a ton

Femke Riches

Love it !!!

sanpellegrino33

Appreciate it <33

VLXAV

LYRICS ( IN ENGLISH )


If I told you things I did before
Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
I did before and had my share
It didn't lead nowhere
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did
Who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you

제니Jheny

letra en inglés <33.
If I told you things I did before
Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me?
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me?
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you
I did before and had my share
It didn't lead nowhere
I would go along with someone like you
It doesn't matter what you did
Who you were hanging with
We could stick around and see this night through
And we don't care about the young folks
Talkin' 'bout the young style
And we don't care about the old folks
Talkin' 'bout the old style, too
And we don't care about their own faults
Talkin' 'bout our own style
All we care about is talking
Talking only me and you

VLXAV

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