Their biggest hit single "King" from their debut album Communion reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in March 2015, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Ireland and Switzerland. Their single "Shine" from the same album reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
In April 2018 they announced the release of their second studio album Palo Santo which features singles "Sanctify" and "If You're Over Me", the latter of which reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom. The album features a dystopian world consisting of robot-like beings named Androids and humans as the minority, and was released on 6 July 2018.
On 18 March 2021, the band announced a third Years & Years album would be released in 2021. The band also announced the same day that Goldsworthy and Türkmen had stepped down as active members, and that the act would continue as the solo project of Alexander. The album, titled Night Call, was released in January 2022, debuting at number one in the UK albums chart.
Memo
Years & Years Lyrics
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Gonna answer me?
Let me take your heart
Love you in the dark
No one has to see
I, I, I want more, I want more
I, I, I want more, I want more
I try my best but I don't ever change
Oh, I love to watch your body lie
Makes me feel better, makes me satisfied
And oh oh, you could bring it back
Who wouldn't want it when he looks like that?
Oh oh, I want you to stay
And if I try my hardest, would you look my way?
Are you gonna hurt are you gonna burn
Gonna answer me?
Let me take your heart
Love you in the dark,
No one has to see
I, I, I want more, I want more
I, I, I want more, I want more
No oh oh, you could bring it back
Who wouldn't want it when he looks like that?
Oh oh, I want you to stay
And if I try my hardest, would you look my way?
Oh, are you gonna hurt are you gonna burn
Gonna answer me?
Let me take your heart love you in the dark
No one has to see
I, I, I want more, I want more
I, I, I want more, I want more
The lyrics of "Memo" by Years & Years can be interpreted in several ways, but the general theme is about a person who wants a deeper connection and relationship with another person. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to take a risk and love the person in the dark, away from the eyes of the world. The line "No one has to see" implies that the singer is willing to love the person even if it's not socially acceptable or if it goes against the norm.
The lyrics also allude to the idea of self-discovery and finding oneself through another person. The line "Oh, you seek yourself in another way" suggests that the person the singer is addressing is looking for something in themselves that they can't find on their own. The singer acknowledges that they can't change the person, but they are still drawn to them despite their flaws. The lines "Makes me feel better, makes me satisfied" suggest that the singer finds some kind of comfort or satisfaction in the other person's imperfections.
Overall, the lyrics of "Memo" explore the complicated nature of love and relationships, the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level but also the fear and uncertainty that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you gonna hide are you gonna burn
Asking the person whether they will conceal or destroy themselves
Gonna answer me?
Asking for a response
Let me take your heart
Requesting permission to fully possess the person's emotions
Love you in the dark
Showing love without witnesses
No one has to see
Ensuring secrecy
I, I, I want more, I want more
Expressing the desire for an even deeper emotional connection
Oh, you seek yourself in another way
Noticing that the person is looking for validation or fulfillment from someone else
I try my best but I don't ever change
Acknowledging flaws and limitations in one's ability to address the person's needs
Oh, I love to watch your body lie
Getting pleasure from seeing the person vulnerable or submissive
Makes me feel better, makes me satisfied
Feeling empowered and content when the person is in a position of submission
And oh oh, you could bring it back
Noticing that the person has the power to change the dynamic
Who wouldn't want it when he looks like that?
Thinking that others would also be attracted to the person
Oh oh, I want you to stay
Expressing the desire for the person to remain in the current relationship
And if I try my hardest, would you look my way?
Wondering if putting in more effort would lead to the person reciprocating feelings
Are you gonna hurt are you gonna burn
Asking if the person will cause pain or destruction
No oh oh, you could bring it back
Repeating the idea that the other person has the power to change things
I, I, I want more, I want more
Reiterating the desire for greater emotional connection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL THOMAS GOLDSWORTHY, OLIVER ALEXANDER THORNTON, RESUL EMRE TURKMEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Are you gonna hurt?
Are you gonna burn
Gonna answer me?
Let me take your heart
Love you in the dark,
No one has to see
I, I want more, I want more
I, I want more, I want more
Ooh, you see yourself in another way
I try my best but I don't ever change
Ooh, I love to watch your body light
Makes me feel better, makes me satisfied
No oh oh, you could bring it back
Who wouldn't want it when he looks like that?
Oh oh oh, I want you to stay
And if I try my hardest, would you look my way?
CHORUS:
Are you gonna hurt?
Are you gonna burn?
Gonna answer me?
Let me take your heart
Love you in the dark,
No one has to see
I, I want more, I want more
I, I want more, I want more
You could bring it back
Uh, who wouldn't want it when he looks like that?
Oh oh oh, I want you to stay
And if I try my hardest, would you look my way?
Years & Years - Memo Lyrics | MetroLyrics
@owl3170
i was just listening to this in the car and it was raining, night, empty street, it was magical
@luthfiaersyanad.2058
+Owl Han must've been awesome I want that too
@patrice-cp7zg
that does sound magical 😍😊
@samie159
💖
@nouhailabouihi1335
Wow goals
@bishuthought
I used to listen to this song every day for my whole third year of high school. Exams were so hard and studying was slowly making me lose my marbles, but listening to this while waiting for the school bus on a rainy day was the highlight of my day and it still is one of my favourite memories. This song helped me keep going. Thank you, Y&Y.
@mottablack
I feel u
@bishuthought
@@mottablack You don't even know how happy I am someone relates 😂
@mottablack
@@bishuthought still feeling u
@bishuthought
@@mottablack LMAO Let's feel each other forever dude 😂 oh wait that sounds weird I'm-