Young Blood
The Naked and Famous Lyrics


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We're only young and naive still
We require certain skills
The mood it changes like the wind
Hard to control when it begins

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-between
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Can't help myself but count the flaws
Claw my way out through these walls
One temporary escape
Feel it start to permeate

We lie beneath the stars at night
Our hands gripping each other tight
You keep my secrets hope to die
Promises, swear them to the sky

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-between
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

As it withers
Brittle it shakes
Can you whisper
As it crumbles and breaks?
As you shiver
Count up all your mistakes
Pair of forgivers
Let go before it's too late
Can you whisper?
Can you whisper?
Can you whisper?
Can you whisper?

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-between
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

(Can you whisper?)
The bittersweet between my teeth
(Can you whisper?)
Trying to find the in-between
(Can you whisper?)
Fall back in love eventually




(Can you whisper?)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Naked and Famous's Young Blood could be viewed as a universal song about youth, which is characterized by constant change and challenge. The song is about the experience of being young, having a temperamental mood, and having a hard time controlling the shifting feelings. The use of the metaphor of "bittersweet between my teeth" illustrates this experience of being in-between youth and adulthood, attempting to negotiate life with the understanding that the "in-between" is difficult to navigate.


The chorus of the song, "Trying to find the in-between, fall back in love eventually," suggests that those who are young are trying to find a place for themselves, searching for balance between being young and mature. As one grows up, one falls in and out of love with oneself and others, and it is a necessary part of moving forward to fall and rise again.


The song's bridge "As it withers, brittle it shakes; can you whisper, as it crumbles and breaks? As you shiver, count up all your mistakes; pair of forgivers, let go before it's too late; can you whisper?" expresses vulnerability, fragility, and the importance of forgiveness. The line “pair of forgivers, let go before it’s too late” is a reminder to let go of things that don't serve our existence, especially when we’re young, because the future is still unwritten.


Line by Line Meaning

We're only young and naive still
Despite our lack of experience, we have a lot to learn and discover.


We require certain skills
In order to succeed and navigate through life, we need to develop specific abilities and talents.


The mood it changes like the wind
Emotions can be unpredictable and can shift rapidly, just like the weather.


Hard to control when it begins
It can be difficult to manage our feelings when they first surface and start to take hold of us.


The bittersweet between my teeth
This refers to a feeling that is both pleasurable and painful at the same time.


Trying to find the in-between
We are attempting to strike a balance between different emotions or experiences.


Fall back in love eventually
Even if love fades or disappears for a time, it can return and rekindle on its own.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This is a repeated phrase that emphasizes the following lyrics.


Can't help myself but count the flaws
It's easy to become fixated on shortcomings and weaknesses, whether in ourselves or others.


Claw my way out through these walls
We may feel trapped or confined by certain circumstances or obstacles, but we have the power to break free and overcome them.


One temporary escape
Sometimes we seek refuge or distraction from our troubles, even if it is only temporary.


Feel it start to permeate
An emotion or sensation can slowly but steadily seep into our consciousness and take hold of us.


We lie beneath the stars at night
This imagery suggests a peaceful and romantic moment shared between two individuals.


Our hands gripping each other tight
The physical act of holding hands conveys comfort, affection, and reassurance.


You keep my secrets hope to die
Trust and intimacy are present in the relationship, as one person confides in the other and expects them to keep their secrets safe.


Promises, swear them to the sky
Commitments are made and taken seriously, with the emphasis being on their importance and value.


As it withers
This could refer to a relationship or a feeling that is gradually dying or losing its vitality.


Brittle it shakes
The weakening state of the relationship or feeling causes it to become fragile and unstable.


Can you whisper
This is a plea or a request for something to be said quietly or discreetly.


As it crumbles and breaks?
The thing being referred to is now falling apart and breaking down.


As you shiver
This suggests a physical and emotional reaction to a difficult situation or realization.


Count up all your mistakes
Reflecting on past errors and misjudgments can be painful but can also be an opportunity for growth and change.


Pair of forgivers
The two people in the relationship are able to forgive each other and move forward from past wrongs.


Let go before it's too late
Ending a relationship or situation before it becomes irreparable is sometimes the best option.


(Can you whisper?)
This is a repeated phrase that emphasizes the following lyrics.


The bittersweet between my teeth
This refers to a feeling that is both pleasurable and painful at the same time.


Trying to find the in-between
We are attempting to strike a balance between different emotions or experiences.


Fall back in love eventually
Even if love fades or disappears for a time, it can return and rekindle on its own.


(Can you whisper?)
This is a repeated phrase that emphasizes the following lyrics.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This is a repeated phrase that emphasizes the overall message of the song.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Short, Alisa Xayalith, Thom Powers

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jorgeluisperdomolandaverde7985

We're only young and naive still
We require certain skills
The mood it changes like the wind
Hard to control when it begins

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Can't help myself but count the flaws
Claw my way out through these walls
One temporary escape
Feel it start to permeate

We lie beneath the stars at night
Our hands gripping each other tight
You keep my secrets hope to die
Promises, swear them to the sky

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

As it withers
Brittle it shakes
Can you whisper
As it crumbles and breaks
As you shiver
Count up all your mistakes
Pair of forgivers
Let go before it's too late
Can you whisper
Can you whisper
Can you whisper
Can you whisper

The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The bittersweet between my teeth
Trying to find the in-betweens
Fall back in love eventually
Yeah yeah yeah yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@ficklepanda8319

Time is scary. Time is scary. Time is scary. It’s going by too fast.

@seeingeyegod

they say it is the fire in which we burn

@kevinkelley3657

Last week I cleaned out my locker.....this week i am 48. Time is a thief.

@saltypretzel1808

it messes me up every time I become uncomfortably aware of the fact that time never stops moving and it never has, I’m the one who’s spaced out

@gbaker9295

Read the Stoics

@manaiahongara2779

Time doesnt exist, it’s something humans made up, there is and only will be the present.

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@ianloffert8433

Man, the 2009-2013 era of music holds a special place in my heart.

@yvesrowe6572

No lie man 💔💔💔

@robertf1270

Damn straight! Alternative was fire.

@fogcity3662

I suspect it has something to do with the age you were at back then; or you were in a really great relationship.

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