Youth
Troye Sivan Gryffin Lyrics
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What if, what if we left today?
What if we said goodbye to safe and sound?
And what if, what if we're hard to find?
What if, what if we lost our minds?
What if we let them fall behind and they're never found?
And when the lights start flashing like a photobooth
My youth, my youth is yours
Trippin' on skies, sippin' waterfalls
My youth, my youth is yours
Runaway now and forevermore
My youth, my youth is yours
A truth so loud you can't ignore
My youth, my youth, my youth
My youth is yours
My youth is yours
My youth is yours
My youth is yours
What if, what if we start to drive?
What if, what if we close our eyes?
What if we're speeding through red lights into paradise?
'Cause we've no time for getting old
Mortal body, timeless souls
Cross your fingers, here we go
Oh oh oh oh
And when the lights start flashing like a photobooth
And when the lights start flashing, flashing, flashing
And when the lights start flashing
My youth, my youth is yours
Trippin' on skies, sippin' waterfalls
My youth, my youth is yours
Runaway now and forevermore
My youth, my youth is yours
A truth so loud you can't ignore
My youth, my youth, my youth
My youth is yours
My youth is yours
My youth is yours
My youth is yours
In Gryffin and Troye Sivan's song "YOUTH," the lyrics point towards a sense of adventure and freedom that comes with being young. The idea of running away and leaving behind the comforts of home is a common one for young people looking to define themselves and explore the world. The lyrics suggest that giving into this impulse might lead to getting lost, but also to a sense of wonder and possibility. This kind of youthful energy is further emphasized in the chorus as the singer croons that his youth is now intertwined with someone else's. He describes a euphoric experience of being surrounded by beautiful things such as skies and waterfalls. The repetition of "my youth is yours" further emphasizes that feeling of being intertwined with someone else.
The refrain "And when the lights start flashing like a photobooth / And the stars exploding, we'll be fireproof" speaks to the idea that living in the moment and enjoying life can help people feel invincible. The idea of being fireproof suggests a sense of immortality that comes with being young and not having to worry about the burdens of aging. This blissful moment is again tied into the youthful energy within the song.
Overall, "YOUTH" captures a youthful sense of possibility and freedom, describing that time in life when anything is possible and every experience can feel extra meaningful. The song speaks to the idea of wanting to embrace this feeling and hold onto it forever.
Line by Line Meaning
What if, what if we run away?
Asking what would happen if they just left everything behind and ran away
What if, what if we left today?
Contemplating leaving without any warning or preparation
What if we said goodbye to safe and sound?
Leaving everything that is comfortable and familiar behind
And what if, what if we're hard to find?
Wondering if they could disappear without any trace
What if, what if we lost our minds?
Exploring the possibility of going crazy while doing things out of the ordinary
What if we let them fall behind and they're never found?
Thinking about the consequences of abandoning everything, including people they used to know
And when the lights start flashing like a photobooth
Referring to the feeling of being on an adventure or a wild night out
And the stars exploding, we'll be fireproof
Feeling free and invincible
My youth, my youth is yours
Acknowledging that their youth belongs to them and they want to live it fully
Trippin' on skies, sippin' waterfalls
Enjoying life to the fullest, taking risks and experiencing new things
Runaway now and forevermore
Taking off, leaving everything behind and never looking back
A truth so loud you can't ignore
Recognizing that they have to live their own truth, even if it's unconventional
My youth, my youth, my youth
Repeating their sentiment of wanting to enjoy and live their youth to the fullest
My youth is yours
Restating the feeling of belonging to themselves and not letting anyone else dictate their lives
What if, what if we start to drive?
Another scenario they imagine themselves in, going on a spontaneous drive
What if, what if we close our eyes?
Going on adventures blindly, without knowing what's in store for them
What if we're speeding through red lights into paradise?
Risky behavior, but the reward is worth it
'Cause we've no time for getting old
Feeling young and vibrant, not wanting to become complacent
Mortal body, timeless souls
Acknowledging their own mortality, but also how they feel ageless and full of energy
Cross your fingers, here we go
Getting ready and taking a leap of faith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexandra Hughes, Troye Sivan, Alexandra Hope Robotham, Bram Katz Inscore, Brett Leland Mclaughlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Proximity
Gryffin always kills it.
fabian
Yeah xd
MP-Lily
truuuu
Hamda Yaghi
Proximity .hi
knkn knkn
You got to contact them to use there music for videos or something, whatever you want it for..
Krolshi
4 years later and this song is still bopping in my car; it’s the perfect song for the highway ❤️
Fals3Agent
This song was just waiting to be remixed, and Gryffin has delivered in the best way possible.
Proximity
Proximity is on Spotify! :D
http://spoti.fi/Proximity
Afterlight
i did a 6th grade end of the year dance too years ago and we used this song for the dance
josephine
My life is complete now. :O