Young New England
Transit Lyrics


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[Repeat x2]
If you're too drunk to walk
Along the streets of cobblestone
You know Boston never drinks alone
Boston never drinks alone

I carried you into the house
You wrapped your arms around my neck
I thought they'd never let me go
I guess they did, I guess they did
And that night we drove around
And we laughed and cried
And you cried a bit
I kept you until you slept
I walked down your steps
With no regrets

[Repeat x2]
If you're too drunk to walk
Along the streets of cobblestone
You know Boston never drinks alone
Boston never drinks alone

And we sing until the sun comes up
And we drink our glasses dry
Every skyline, every street sign
We don't stop risking our short time
Always working through the weekend
An uphill battle for a few good nights
Over and over again, young New England
Over and over again, young New England

We traded in our small towns
For those big city dreams
With your head up on my shoulder
And my heart under lock and key
Let's take the time to look around,
And forget what we missed
And I'll walk back up your steps
With no regrets
I got no regrets

[Repeat x2]
If you're too drunk to walk
Along the streets of cobblestone
You know Boston never drinks alone
Boston never drinks alone

And we sing until the sun comes up
And we drink our glasses dry
Every skyline, every street sign
We don't stop risking our short time
Always working through the weekend
An uphill battle for a few good nights
Over and over again, young New England
Over and over again, young New England

Sing until the sun comes up
Oh, young New England
Drink those glasses dry
Oh, young New England
Every skyline, every street sign
Oh, young New England
Don't stop risking your short time
Oh, young New England

And we sing until the sun comes up
And we drink our glasses dry
Every skyline, every street sign
We don't stop risking our short time
Always working through the weekend
An uphill battle for a few good nights
Over and over again, young New England




Over and over again, young New England
Over and over again, young New England

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Transit's song "Young New England" repeats the line "If you're too drunk to walk along the streets of cobblestone, you know Boston never drinks alone." This line suggests a solidarity between Bostonians, and the city itself. Boston is a city of cobbled streets and heavy drinking culture, and the song portrays the city as a place where no one ever has to drink alone. The first verse tells of the singer carrying his drunk partner home, and the night they spent together driving and laughing. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that Boston is always there to drink with you, even if you're too drunk to walk.


The second verse speaks of the two protagonists' move from small towns to the big city to pursue their dreams, and how they've supported each other through it all. The line "let's take the time to look around, and forget what we missed" suggests that they are content with where they are now, even if they've missed out on other things in life. The final chorus repeats the sentiment that they will "sing until the sun comes up" and will continue to risk their short time.


Overall, "Young New England" celebrates the drinking culture and solidarity of Boston, and the idea of pursuing your dreams and being content where you are.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're too drunk to walk Along the streets of cobblestone You know Boston never drinks alone Boston never drinks alone
Even when too drunk, Boston always has company with its quiet and loyal streets of cobblestone.


I carried you into the house You wrapped your arms around my neck I thought they'd never let me go I guess they did, I guess they did And that night we drove around And we laughed and cried And you cried a bit I kept you until you slept I walked down your steps With no regrets
Taking care of each other through moments of vulnerability, sharing laughter and tears and keeping memories of those nights without regret.


And we sing until the sun comes up And we drink our glasses dry Every skyline, every street sign We don't stop risking our short time Always working through the weekend An uphill battle for a few good nights Over and over again, young New England Over and over again, young New England
Living life to the fullest despite the challenges, taking risks and valuing the few good moments, celebrating youth and the repeating cycle of nights in New England.


We traded in our small towns For those big city dreams With your head up on my shoulder And my heart under lock and key Let's take the time to look around, And forget what we missed And I'll walk back up your steps With no regrets I got no regrets
Leaving behind familiar places to pursue bigger aspirations, with the comfort and responsibility of each other, cherishing the present moment and having no regrets.


Sing until the sun comes up Oh, young New England Drink those glasses dry Oh, young New England Every skyline, every street sign Oh, young New England Don't stop risking your short time Oh, young New England
Continuing to enjoy life even when its fleeting nature can be bittersweet, embracing the unique beauty of New England with passion and fearlessness.




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Comments from YouTube:

@delfigalo10th

This song will never get old. So under rated.

@laurajefferson3433

You’re so right. It’s such a great song
And it’s only a Boston band who could have done that song so right,

@oledders3254

Everytime i watch this video i shout "Ive been there!!" This song is so timeless and so is Boston.

@thekidd2323

Idk why but even after a decade transit always gets me to smile.

@xomgitsveronicax

being from boston and a college student in boston as well this song hits home real hard. pretty much how i feel all the time haha

@verticalmuscle5695

your a portagee too ? with a last name like that

@thehouseofpayne.3054

The owners of liverpool FC in England are FSG, they own boston redsocks. Liverpools anthem is called You'll never walk alone.

@candybobandy

this has been my fav song for so long and now i’m finally in boston <3

@paulhewsonmusic

I'm an atheist yet I love Underoath and The Almost, including their most religious tracks. Whilst I don't take their message of God/Jesus, I do take the message of love and forgiveness. You can love the music for the music and for the wider message you take from it. With this track it doesn't matter if you drink, it's about friendship, I think we can all appreciate that.

@onlimess

this makes me so proud to live where i do. i love having my favorite band being from where i'm from. 

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