At the time Crispin was the front man of Everything After, where creative differences led to his departure. Crispin was gaining attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee's solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who had recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles with 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own.
After writing for months with such a positive attitude, it was time to find band-mates who shared their mindset. While recording the first batch of “TVU” songs Eric and Crispin were introduced to Roots and Fid through a mutual friend. The four musicians became close friends in these studio sessions before they had even picked up instruments to jam with one another. Roots and Fid had played in a band together prior to this, and after numerous North American tours had decided it was time to do their own “veering” away from an unpleasant situation and join Crispin and Eric.
Finally the last piece of the puzzle was put into place when the band met drummer, Neil. As the youngest member of the group, Neil, was forced to learn the ways of this industry very quickly but this was something he was more than ready to strive for.
After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. The label had taken notice of the hard working group and it is now time to hit the studio to record the bands Major Label debut with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry).
Youth Of Yesterday
The Veer Union Lyrics
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(Thinking it over, you're thinking it over)
The life you've given up left you hollow
(Its too late to start over)
Don't you know you're right here on the stake
(Don't blame me)
You are the youth of yesterday
We are the youth of our day
(Don't take it out)
You stumble through the land
The land of us and broken dreams
Can't you see your bottled up beyond belief
Don't blame me, Don't blame me
Another day has come time to ?
(Thinking it over, you're thinking it over)
? past away ?
(It's too late to start over)
Don't you know you're right here on the stake
(Don't blame me)
You are the youth of yesterday
(Don't take it out on me)
We are the youth of our day
(Don't take it out)
You stumble through the land
The land of us and broken dreams
Can't you see your bottled up beyond belief
Don't blame me, Don't blame me
You are the youth of yesterday
(Sorry)
I feel sorry
(Sorry)
'Cause this the life you've wasted
And you are the one to blame for it
(Don't take it out on me)
'Cause you are the one to blame for it
You are the youth of yesterday
(Don't take it out on me)
We are the youth of our day
(Don't take it out)
You stumble through the land
The land of us and broken dreams
Can't you see your bottled up beyond belief
Don't blame me, Don't blame me
Sorry for any mistakes I've made,feel free to fill in the ?
The song "Youth Of Yesterday" by The Veer Union is about the struggles and regrets of someone who feels trapped in their past. The song is addressed to this person who seems to be stuck in a cycle of failure and disappointment. The opening lines "You're always ending up at the bottom, the life you've given up left you hollow, too late to start over" suggest that this person has given up on their dreams and feels hopeless. The singer then reminds them that even though they are now struggling, they were once a part of the "youth of yesterday" and had the potential to achieve great things. The chorus emphasizes that rather than blaming others or circumstances, it's important to take ownership of your mistakes and move forward.
The verse "You stumble through the land, the land of us and broken dreams, can't you see you're bottled up beyond belief" highlights the feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world. The singer acknowledges that it can be difficult to escape the cycle of negativity and regret, but ultimately it is up to the individual to take responsibility for their actions and make a change. The song ends with the repeated line "Sorry for any mistakes I've made, don't take it out on me" which reaffirms the idea that we are all human and bound to make mistakes, but it's important not to let our past define us or blame others for our shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
Your always ending up at the bottom
Despite your efforts, you tend to fail and end up in a miserable state
The life you've given up left you hollow
You abandoned your dreams and aspirations, which has made you feel empty and unfulfilled
Don't you know you're right here on the stake
You're in a critical situation and can't afford to make any more mistakes
You are the youth of yesterday
You represent a generation that has already passed, and need to move on from it
We are the youth of our day
We belong to the present time and need to focus on our own goals and aspirations
You stumble through the land
You struggle and face challenges in your journey towards success
The land of us and broken dreams
You find yourself in a world where people tend to give up on their dreams and fail to succeed
Can't you see your bottled up beyond belief
You're holding in a lot of pain and emotions, which is affecting you more than you realize
Another day has come time to?
A new day has arrived, and it's time for you to take action
? past away ?
Your past and regrets have to be left behind and forgotten
Sorry
The singer expresses their sorrow for the troubles you're going through
'Cause this the life you've wasted
You're responsible for wasting the opportunities and chances you had, and that decision has led you to where you are now
'Cause you are the one to blame for it
The blame for your current situation falls solely on your shoulders, and you need to take ownership of your mistakes to move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, CRISPIN EARL, ERIC SCHRAEDER
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