Parents
YUNGBLUD Lyrics
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I was born in a messed up century
My favorite flavored sweets are raspberry amphetamines
I bought a car, Beretta, age sixteen
I brush my teeth with bleach
'Cause I ain't got time for cavities
My daddy put a gun to my head
So I tied him up with gaffer tape and I locked him in a shed
Then I went out to the garden and I fucked my best friend
'Cause my high hopes are getting low
Because these people are so old
The way they think about it all
If I tried, I would never know
My high hopes are getting low
But I know I'll never be alone
It's alright, we'll survive
'Cause parents ain't always right
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I
Drop a toaster in my bath, watch my mum and dad laugh
See a thousand volts go through the son they wish they never had
They told me casual affection leads to sexual infection
But it's hard to get an erection when you're so used to rejection
Yeah, the teacher fucked the preacher, but then he had to leave her
Had to wash away the sins of a male cheerleader
"Hi! Nice to meet ya," got nothing to believe in
So let me know when my breathing stops
'Cause my high hopes are getting low
Because these people are so old
The way they think about it all
If I tried, I would never know
My high hopes are getting low
But I know I'll never be alone
It's alright, we'll survive
'Cause parents ain't always right
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I
Tick, tock, stop the clock
Because I got the feeling that I'm gonna get shot
Tick, tock, stop the clock
Because I got the feeling that I'm gonna get shot
My high hopes are getting low
Because these people are so old
The way they think about it all
If I tried, I would never know
My high hopes are getting low
But I know I'll never be alone
It's alright, we'll survive
'Cause parents ain't always right
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I
The song "Parents" by Yungblud explores various themes related to adolescent identity, rebellion, and the struggle to come to terms with the expectations placed on youth by society, family, and authority figures. The opening lines of the song show a generational divide between the singer and the world they inhabit, as they feel out of sync with their surroundings and find solace in substances that temporarily alleviate their anxieties. The reference to raspberry amphetamines reflects a desire to escape and find refuge in an altered state of consciousness.
The lyrics then take a more sinister turn when the singer reveals their father's violent homophobia and the threat of physical harm they experienced growing up. This hostility is contrasted with the singer's sexual fluidity and their willingness to pursue intimate relationships irrespective of gender or societal norms. The complex exploration of sexuality and violence highlights the often precarious nature of adolescent identity formation and can be interpreted as a critique of a patriarchal society that punishes those who do not conform to rigid gender norms.
The song's chorus captures the feeling of disillusionment and isolation that the singer faces, as they struggle to reconcile their own desires with external expectations. The repetition of the phrase "my high hopes are getting low" reflects a sense of pessimism and despair, while the assertion that "parents ain't always right" shows defiance and a rejection of authority. The song's final refrain, "tick tock, stop the clock, because I got the feeling that I'm gonna get shot," conveys a sense of urgency and danger, suggesting that the stakes for young people can be high when challenging entrenched power structures.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in a messed up century
I was born in a time where things are not ideal and society has its problems
My favorite flavored sweets are raspberry amphetamines
I enjoy consuming drugs, specifically raspberry amphetamines
I bought a car, Beretta, age sixteen
I purchased a car, specifically a Beretta, at the age of sixteen
I brush my teeth with bleach
I clean my teeth with a powerful chemical, bleach, in order to prevent cavities
'Cause I ain't got time for cavities
I don't have time to deal with cavities, so I take extreme measures to prevent them
My daddy put a gun to my head
My father threatened me with a gun
Said, "If you kiss a boy, I'm gonna shoot you dead"
He threatened to kill me if I was ever romantically involved with another boy
So I tied him up with gaffer tape and I locked him in a shed
In an act of rebellion, I restrained my father and trapped him in a shed using gaffer tape
Then I went out to the garden and I fucked my best friend
I engaged in sexual activity with my male best friend
'Cause my high hopes are getting low
I'm losing hope and becoming pessimistic about the future
Because these people are so old
I don't relate to the older generation and their traditional ways of thinking
The way they think about it all
I don't agree with the traditional mindset of the older generation in regards to social norms
If I tried, I would never know
I won't truly understand the world and my own identity until I explore, but that comes with its own risks
But I know I'll never be alone
I know that I have support, no matter what obstacles come my way
It's alright, we'll survive
We will make it through difficult times
'Cause parents ain't always right
Parents aren't always perfect and can make mistakes or have outdated beliefs
Tick, tock, stop the clock
I feel like time is running out and I want it to stop
Because I got the feeling that I'm gonna get shot
I have a sense of impending danger or violence directed towards me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Greatti, Dominic Harrison, Jonas Jeberg, Justin Tranter, Zakk Cervini
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@michelleh8580
Lmao yes.
@jessicathegreengirl7515
😂😂yes
@HakunaMatata-dj7cm
😂 but I love the song tho 😁 like we all 😁
@LKM_57
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@haleti8044
I love this meme with these emojis! XD
@quinalexander2580
I love how he 100% commits to the characters. Sometimes in music videos you can tell when they're faking it and YungBlud does sooooo good at selling it
@MolyHoly0
Sorry mate but that's just how the average person from Yorkshire is
@Bewefau
@@MolyHoly0 lol 😂
@elisharobinson2425
Sooooo true