Upstanding Youth's latest album, “A Sense Of Urgency” (2008), is their most powerful release to date. The record has also won Best Ska Album of the year at the Hawaiian Music Awards in 2009. For more information, visit their official website: upstandingyouth.com.
Losing You
Upstanding Youth Lyrics
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That world is so gray, but things are pretty crappy.
I lost my money, lost my mom and everything I had is gone.
Go ahead and pile it on.
[Chorus:]
I knew that these days would come,
But I'd rather be here playing in the sun.
But the world's gonna spin and things will turn around.
Clouds are rolling back again now, I'm at my ropes end,
All I need is my true friend, but things are pretty crappy.
I don't care what you say.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Upstanding Youth's song "Losing You" seem to speak about the challenges and difficulties that life throws one's way. The song begins with the artist admitting that although better days have come their way, they find it difficult to admit that the world is currently very gray and things are pretty crappy. The artist talks about losing everything they had - money, their mom. Despite all this, the artist still encourages the world to pile it on, which probably speaks to their resilience and determination to power through.
The chorus of the song seems to offer a glimmer of hope, the artist acknowledges that they knew that these tough days would come but they would rather be playing in the sun. The world is going to spin and things are bound to turn around. The artist acknowledges the dark clouds that are currently swirling around them, but all they need is their true friend to hold on to. This probably speaks to the importance of genuine relationships in times of darkness.
Overall, "Losing You" seems to reflect on the ebbs and flows of life, the difficult times, and the good times. It seems to encourage resilience and perseverance through tough times, knowing that things will eventually get better. The song offers a glimmer of hope amidst the dark clouds that may currently be hovering over one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Better days have come my way and I'm not one that likes to say
I have had good times in my life but I do not prefer to boast about it.
That world is so gray, but things are pretty crappy.
Although the world seems dull, my life is not going great right now.
I lost my money, lost my mom and everything I had is gone.
I have suffered monetary & emotional loss and I do not have anything left.
Go ahead and pile it on.
I can handle any more unpleasant situations that life might bring.
I knew that these days would come,
I was aware that I could face tough times in the future.
But I'd rather be here playing in the sun.
I would prefer to enjoy the moment and not worry about the future.
Right now I may feel down,
At present, I am not feeling optimistic.
But the world's gonna spin and things will turn around.
Things will get better in the future as life is always changing.
Clouds are rolling back again now, I'm at my ropes end,
After a period of darkness, I am reaching my breaking point.
All I need is my true friend, but things are pretty crappy.
I could be comforted by my close ones in this difficult period.
I don't care what you say.
I am not interested in hearing any negative input from anyone else.
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Crimsonbow
Pisses me off how under rated this band is. They're so damn good.
OMAR PENA
Pandora is amazing, and this song should have millions of views
Fifth Dentist
I agree with Omar. These guys kept popping up on my Reel Big Fish channel. I've downloaded Still and A Sense of Urgency. Both are great.
Wonder what they are up to now?
dlawlrence
@xADayWellWastedx Yeah, I discovered UY fairly recently and bought this album. I'd heard this song on my Pandora station but couldn't find it on Youtube anywhere, so when I got it I uploaded it so a friend of mine could listen. I'm glad you liked it.
dlawlrence
@anarchysean I totally would, but I only have this one album by them. You can prolly find it on Grooveshark, though.