Their debut single, I'm an Adult Now, quickly became a hit across Canada in 1986, sparked by a low-budget video which made it onto the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic. However, the band did not immediately sign to a record label, and released another independent single, Killed by Love, in 1988. The Amabile twins left the band that year, and were replaced by Kris Abbott and Leslie Stanwyck.
Also in 1988, they signed to Chrysalis Records. Their debut album, Love Junk, was produced by Todd Rundgren and released that year. "I'm an Adult Now" was re-recorded and released as a single again, making it to the charts a second time. The album sold over 100,000 copies in Canada, and was certified platinum, and is considered one of the classics of Canadian rock.
Stanwyck and Sinclair left, going on to form Universal Honey, after completing the band's follow-up with Rundgren, 1990's One-Sided Story.
Starting with the tour for the album, Brad Barker and Susan Murumets joined the lineup. Rachel Oldfield replaced Murumets in 1992. The band then went through difficulties with their record label, but signed to Mercury Records for 1993's The Downward Road.
Label troubles continued, and the band recorded their next two albums for the now-defunct Canadian label Iron Music. Oldfield left the band in 1995, and was replaced by Jennifer Foster, who in turn left the following year and was replaced by Renee Suchy.
Although the group never officially disbanded, after 1996 they did not record as a unit until 2005, when they recorded two new tracks for a greatest hits compilation.
She's So Young
The Pursuit Of Happiness Lyrics
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She's leading a brand new wave
That uniform that she wears
I see on the street every day
She looks heavenward
And struggles to find the right cliche
You've got to find your own space
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do (like I do)
Like the wisdom of ages
Will flow from her tongue
This is the delusion of the young
She says she'll lead with her heart
But her heart really doesn't know at all
I'll get no satisfaction
Out of seeing her fall
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do (I do)
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do (I do)
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do (I do)
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do (I do)
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do (I do)
She's so young
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do (I do)
The Pursuit Of Happiness's song "She's So Young" is a commentary on youth and the naivety that comes along with it. The singer of the song is an older, more seasoned individual who sees a younger woman wearing a uniform that is all too familiar to him. She believes that she is leading a new wave and struggles to find her place in the world. The singer recognizes the struggle but also recognizes that the youth often think they have it all figured out. He recognizes her desire to find her own space but also notes that she will have to work for it.
The song is filled with irony, as the singer recognizes the delusion of the young. They believe that they have all of the wisdom of ages flowing from their tongues, but the reality is that they are still learning. The woman in the song believes that she will lead with her heart, but the singer recognizes that her heart doesn't know it all. He doesn't take any satisfaction in seeing her fall, as he understands that we all have to learn and grow.
Overall, "She's So Young" is a cautionary tale that reminds us all that even though we may think we have all of the answers, there is always more to learn. We should embrace the wisdom that comes with age and experience, but also remember the excitement and energy that comes with youth.
Line by Line Meaning
As much as she'd like to believe
She has a strong desire to believe in something
She's leading a brand new wave
She thinks of herself as a trendsetter
That uniform that she wears
Her clothing choices are not unique
I see on the street every day
Her style is common and not original
She looks heavenward
She seeks guidance from a higher power
And struggles to find the right cliche
She has trouble expressing her thoughts accurately
You've got to find your own space
Everyone needs to carve out their own niche in life
Have a nice day
A sarcastic remark commenting on society's need to be overly polite
She's so young
She is inexperienced
She's got the answers (she's got the answers)
She thinks she knows it all
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
She is confident in herself and her decisions
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
She is not concerned about the world's problems or injustices
Like the wisdom of ages
She thinks she possesses ancient knowledge
Will flow from her tongue
She believes she will be able to share her wisdom with others
This is the delusion of the young
Her confidence is misguided
She says she'll lead with her heart
She believes she will make decisions based on her emotions
But her heart really doesn't know at all
Her emotions may lead her astray or be misguided
I'll get no satisfaction
The singer will not feel good if the young woman fails or struggles
Out of seeing her fall
The singer does not want to see someone else's downfall or misfortune
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Moe Berg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeffreybarkin3177
"HAPPY"???
WTF...
We have to Encourage the Young Aspirin' Women but do we REALLY Need to Let Them TOTALLY Dominate Us?
YES... we DO, Don't We?
We Need THEM and THIS as it makes our Lives FASCINATING!
😂
@greenxxghostie
As much as she'd like to believe
She's leading a brand new wave
That uniform that she wears
I see on the street every day
She looks heavenward
And struggles to find the right cliche
You've got to find your own space
Have a nice day
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do
Like the wisdom of ages
Will flow from her tongue
This is the
Delusion of the young
She says she'll lead with her heart
But her heart really doesn't know at all
I'll get no satisfaction
Out of seeing her fall
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question her life like I do
Like I do
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question herself like I do
Like I do
She's so young, she's got the answer
She doesn't need to question the world like I do
Like I do
@alexhurding8931
This man is my teacher at my college 😎
@KOSMICKEN09
Wow I'm jealous - Moe is such a great songwriter
@bradkaral1188
A classic song to mark the 80s, but still sounds great today. It's aged well.
@sandrafaith
Damn, this brings me back. I was 18 at the time, like to think I didn't think I knew it all...
@wilburwilbur7241
This song will forever rouse any generation to inspire and aspire for ….what they opt for themselves like we did and always will…Beautiful lyrics! The song transcends
@krenwregget7667
such a great tune, from the tones to the mix to the harmonies in the chorus and the chord progressions.... just perfect.
@YouCantHoldOnTooLong
I am a tremendously huge fan of The Pursuit Of Happiness!!! She's So Young is my very favourite song from the Love Junk album. The lyrics are so beautifully written and the song is just stunningly gripping!
Moe Berg is a lyrical genius!!!
~Dutch
@allancheli
This song was way ahead of its time. They sounded more like late 90s alternative. I had this song on repeat…i meant I rewound my cassette tape over and over.
@goodwillhumping7904
with a pencil? lol
@KOSMICKEN09
it's such a ridiculously catchy song - produced by Todd is Godd Rundgren 🤘✨