Price and Naughton first started collaborating together writing songs for Price's 2004 Geffen Records debut -- a CD that spawned Price's single "I'm on my way", featured on the multi-platinum Shrek 2 soundtrack.
Over the course of several late-night jam-sessions (and despite their obvious geographical challenges), the three discovered a musical blend and kinship that quickly overwhelmed the obstacles (and solo careers) to form The Sweet Remains. The band has been winning fans across the country, headlining venues ranging from L.A.'s "Hotel Cafe" to Austin's SXSW to New York's "Joe's Pub". Their debut CD is 'Laurel & Sunset' (2009).
(More info at www.SweetRemains.com).
When We Were Young
The Sweet Remains Lyrics
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I'm the one that broke your heart
Way back when were young
But we're older now
Hey do you remember me
Where have the years gone
You look the same
Against all other wars being fought both near and far
Hey would you be proud of me
Would you tell your friends
I knew him well when
When we were young
Time passes slow
And people grow apart
I want you to know that
You were always a part of me
Yes you were always there
Hey, could you forgive for all the bad things that i've done
for all the terrible horrible, terrible lies I told when we were young
Oh could you forgive me
the things I said, oh I didnt mean
I was just young
yes you were always a part of me
yes you were always there
The Sweet Remains's song When We Were Young is a heartwarming ballad about two people who have grown apart but still hold fond memories of each other. The song begins with the singer asking if the person they are addressing remembers them, as they were the one who broke their heart when they were young. Despite the years that have passed, the singer remarks on how their former love looks the same. The nostalgia and longing for the past are evident in the lyrics, as the singer reminisces about a time when they were young and carefree.
The chorus of the song introduces the idea that the singer wants to make amends and do something that would make their former love proud. They ask if their former love would be proud of them for starting a war against all other wars being fought both near and far. This is an interesting choice of words, suggesting a call to action to enact positive change in the world, perhaps as a way to make up for past mistakes. The singer also asks if their former love would forgive them for all the bad things they did when they were young, including the terrible lies they told. This sentiment reflects a desire for reconciliation and a need to move past any lingering negative feelings between the two.
Overall, the lyrics to When We Were Young evoke feelings of nostalgia, regret, and a longing for connection. The song speaks to the human desire for reconciliation and forgiveness, as well as the power of memories to keep people connected despite the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, do you remember me?
Asking about being remembered after breaking the other person's heart in the past.
I'm the one that broke your heart
The singer is admitting to being responsible for causing emotional pain.
Way back when we were young
Reflecting on events from the distant past.
But we're older now
Acknowledging that time has passed and they are no longer young.
Hey do you remember me
Repeating the initial question about being remembered.
Where have the years gone
Expressing surprise at how quickly time has passed.
You look the same
Noticing that the other person has not physically changed much.
Hey, would you be proud of me If I said I'd start a war
Asking for validation and respect for the artist's potential actions.
Against all other wars being fought both near and far
Clarifying the scope of the hypothetical war.
Hey would you be proud of me
Repeating the question about being proud, indicating a desire for approval.
Would you tell your friends
Checking if the other person would share their pride with others.
I knew him well when
Recalling a past connection with the artist.
When we were young
Specifying the time period of the past connection.
Time passes slow
Reflecting on how slowly time seems to pass in the moment.
And people grow apart
Noting the natural tendency for relationships to change over time.
I want you to know that
Communicating a sincere desire to express something important.
You were always a part of me
Admitting that the other person left an impression on the artist.
Yes you were always there
Repeating and emphasizing that the other person had a significant impact on the singer's life.
Hey, could you forgive for all the bad things that I've done
Asking for forgiveness for past wrongs.
For all the terrible horrible, terrible lies I told when we were young
Providing more specific context for the actions that require forgiveness.
Oh could you forgive me
Repeating the request for forgiveness and expressing remorse.
The things I said, oh I didn't mean
Clarifying that the hurtful words were not intended to be taken seriously.
I was just young
Offering an explanation for past behavior that was influenced by youth and immaturity.
Yes you were always a part of me
Repeating and reinforcing the idea that the other person had an important impact on the artist's life.
Yes you were always there
Repeating and emphasizing the point made in the previous line.
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pilippe Manuel
on Goodbye Arizona
good lyrics, good beat, nice melody, it delights me every time I hear it, strangely not online score ... thanks a lot from France
Greg Naughton
on Spark
line 2 correction: "Love is like a blindfolded shot in the dark". Line 4 is: "With one last round and I shot it straight from the heart". 2nd Verse line 2 is "Man I can't ever see the woods for the trees" thanks