Young Love
V.A. Lyrics
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You were in rotc and we were both marching
I was playing flute in the parade
Once we stopped to see the tree I stumbled upon your face
We met under the tree
Made small talk at ease
Dance to Mariah Carey
We met again at school after winter break
We starting talking more and we started to play
to the songs that we knew on the radio
Its like you were Abbott and I was Costello
We decided it was a real thing
We made it official that spring
All of the people we knew cheered
And it all went downhill from here
Screaming is all that we could ever figure out
Just cursing and fighting it seemed we had sailor mouths
I was a complainer you bitch all the time
We considered we might haven't taken enough time
Phil Collins said not to hurry love
I just I didn't listen enough
We just couldn't stand each other
We decided we were not meant to be together
I saw yesterday at the tree
As you looked to me
And I just walked on by
Look at each other without even saying hi.
Bye
Bye
Why
Does Young Christmastime love always have to die?
The lyrics to V.A.'s song "Young Love" reflect a bittersweet and nostalgic journey of a relationship that began with the innocence and magic of young love, but sadly ended in pain and separation. The singer reminisces about meeting their partner years ago at a festive tree lighting ceremony, where a chance encounter sparked a connection. The setting of the tree lighting and the mention of being in ROTC and playing the flute in a parade create a vivid image of a serendipitous meeting that set the stage for their relationship.
As the relationship blossomed, there were moments of joy and shared experiences, such as dancing to Mariah Carey songs and enjoying each other's company under the tree where they first met. The reference to famous comedic duo Abbott and Costello suggests a playful dynamic between the couple, adding a touch of lightheartedness to their story. These early days were filled with promise and excitement, captured in the lyrics as a dreamlike sequence of events that felt almost too good to be true.
However, as time passed and the relationship evolved, cracks began to appear in the foundation of their love. The lyrics depict a shift from bliss to discord, with the couple constantly bickering and struggling to communicate effectively. The reference to Phil Collins' advice on not rushing into love serves as a poignant reminder that perhaps they moved too quickly without truly understanding each other, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts that ultimately drove them apart.
The song concludes with a sense of closure and resignation as the singer encounters their former partner at the same tree where their love story began. The interaction is tense and silent, symbolizing the distance and emotional detachment that now define their relationship. The repetition of "Bye" and questioning of why young love always seems to fade away during Christmastime evoke a sense of melancholy and the passage of time, as the couple's once vibrant romance has now turned into a distant memory tinged with regret and longing for what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
I met you a few years ago at the tree lighting
I first encountered you a couple of years back during the Christmas tree ceremony
You were in rotc and we were both marching
You were part of ROTC, marching alongside me
I was playing flute in the parade
I was performing with my flute during the parade
Once we stopped to see the tree I stumbled upon your face
As we paused to admire the tree, I caught sight of your face unexpectedly
We met under the tree
Our first meeting took place beneath the tree
Made small talk at ease
Engaged in light conversation effortlessly
Dance to Mariah Carey
Enjoyed dancing to Mariah Carey's music together
It all just seemed like a dream
Everything appeared surreal and dreamlike
We met again at school after winter break
We crossed paths once more at school following the winter break
We starting talking more and we started to play
Our conversations deepened and we began connecting emotionally
to the songs that we knew on the radio
Listening and singing along to familiar songs on the radio
Its like you were Abbott and I was Costello
Our dynamic resembled that of Abbott and Costello
We decided it was a real thing
We acknowledged that our relationship was genuine
We made it official that spring
We formalized our relationship in the springtime
All of the people we knew cheered
Our friends and acquaintances celebrated our union
And it all went downhill from here
Unfortunately, everything took a turn for the worse after this point
Screaming is all that we could ever figure out
Our conflicts often escalated to shouting matches
Just cursing and fighting it seemed we had sailor mouths
Swearing and arguing, our language was far from polite
I was a complainer you bitch all the time
I tended to complain while you frequently criticized
We considered we might haven't taken enough time
We reflected on the possibility that we rushed into things prematurely
Phil Collins said not to hurry love
We should have heeded Phil Collins' advice on not rushing love
I just I didn't listen enough
Regrettably, I failed to listen attentively
We just couldn't stand each other
Ultimately, we couldn't bear being around each other
We decided we were not meant to be together
We mutually acknowledged that our relationship wasn't meant to be
I saw yesterday at the tree
Yesterday, I saw you by the tree
As you looked to me
When you glanced in my direction
And I just walked on by
I simply kept walking past you
Look at each other without even saying hi.
We exchanged looks without uttering a greeting
Bye
A farewell
Bye
Another goodbye
Why
The question of why
Does Young Christmastime love always have to die?
Must young love during the holiday season inevitably come to an end?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Five Horsemen
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