Not so Young
Twiceyoung Lyrics
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Where I stand is right where I belong,
Here's where I can break and sew myself to you,
I know,
So, so it goes,
You said never let go,
And the second our eyes met I was in love,
I was in love,
Stolen from the place you'd never go,
I'm twice the man I was when I was young,
Here's where I can break and sew myself to you,
I know,
So, so it grows,
Like you knew me,
You said never let go,
And the second our eyes met I was in love,
I was in love,
In the same old town,
Is that everything you need?
Here's the same old town,
Well I'm right beside you,
Darling, we're not so young anymore.
The lyrics of Twiceyoung's "Not so Young" are filled with introspective and emotional themes, exploring the idea of finding oneself and the power of love. The song revolves around a person who has matured and gone through transformative experiences, and is now reflecting on where they stand in life. They address a "child" - likely a younger version of themselves - and reveal that they have found their place in life and have become a better version of themselves. The line "where I stand is right where I belong" shows that the person has come to terms with their identity and is at peace with it.
The song's chorus is an expression of love and the profound impact it can have on a person. The lyrics "you said never let go, and the second our eyes met I was in love" imply that the love between the two people is intense and undeniable. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the strength of their bond as it grows stronger over time.
The second verse is a reflection of the person's past and how they have grown from it. The line "stolen from the place you'd never go" could refer to them breaking free from their old habits and beliefs, and becoming someone who they never thought they could be. They state that they are now "twice the man" they were when they were young, implying that they have grown as a person and are now more mature and wiser.
The bridge of the song brings the focus back to the present, where the person is accepting their present circumstances. The repetition of the phrase "here's the same old town" suggests that while things may look and feel familiar, the person's perspective has changed due to their growth and experiences. The final line of the song, "darling, we're not so young anymore," reinforces the idea of acceptance and that the person is at peace with where they are in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my child it's time for you to know,
It's time for the listener/audience to be informed about something important.
Where I stand is right where I belong,
I am where I need to be, where it feels right and comfortable.
Here's where I can break and sew myself to you,
This is where I can open up and connect deeply with you.
I know,
Confirming certainty about something previously discussed or assumed.
So, so it goes,
Acknowledging that events are unfolding as expected, in a somewhat resigned or accepting way.
Like you knew me,
Feeling understood and seen by someone, like they know you deeply without needing to explain.
You said never let go,
Being told by someone to hold onto something, to not let it slip away.
And the second our eyes met I was in love,
Experiencing immediate attraction and a deep emotion towards someone upon meeting them.
Stolen from the place you'd never go,
Something has been taken from somewhere that the listener would never willingly visit or engage with.
I'm twice the man I was when I was young,
Having grown and matured, become a better version of oneself since youth.
So, so it grows,
Acknowledging that something is developing and expanding, often in a positive way.
In the same old town,
Existing in familiar surroundings or environment that may not have changed significantly.
Is that everything you need?
Questioning whether the current situation or things that have been provided are satisfactory.
Well I'm right beside you,
Asserting a supportive presence and willingness to stay close to someone.
Darling, we're not so young anymore.
Acknowledging that time has passed and things have changed since youth, often in a bittersweet way.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.