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.
You & I
Years & Years Lyrics
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내겐 얼마나 소중한지 넌 알까
좀 더 안아줬더라면 사랑한다고 더
말했다면 우리 달라졌을까
서투른 끝이 후회돼서
더 미안하고 보고 싶고 그래
듣고 있다면 날 떠올려줄래
다시 예전처럼 너의 손을 잡고 걷고 싶어
우리 사랑했었던 그때처럼 말야
시간이 가면 잊혀진단 말
다 거짓말 같아
넌 지금 어딨니 혹시 듣고 있니
듣고 있다면 날 떠올려줄래
다시 예전처럼 너의 손을 잡고 걷고 싶어
우리 사랑했었던 그때처럼
헤어지던 날 난 고갤 숙인 채
가지 말라고 했어
널 붙잡던 나에게 넌 맘에도 없는
못된 말만 했었어
언젠가 시간이 지나서
우릴 떠올렸을 때 아프지 않게
좋은 기억만 남기고 웃었으면 좋겠어
너를 너무 사랑했어
네가 너무 보고 싶어
The Korean lyrics of Years & Years's song You & I talk about the pain of a past relationship and the regret and longing that comes with it. The singer reflects on all the moments they shared with their ex-lover, wondering if they knew just how much those moments meant to them. They regret not holding their former partner closer or saying "I love you" more often, and wonder if things would have turned out differently if they had. The repetition of the question "Where are you now? Are you listening?" demonstrates a desire to rekindle the flame that was once shared, accompanied by a longing for their touch and walk side by side as they did in the past.
The chorus challenges the notion that time heals all wounds, acknowledging that memories of love are everlasting and cannot be forgotten. The bridge speaks of a pain-filled breakup, the singer still holding onto their ex-partner with tears in their eyes and asking them not to leave. The final verse expresses a hope that someday, the memories of the relationship will only bring laughter rather than pain, concluding with an expression of the love that the singer still feels for their ex-partner, wishing to see them again.
The song is a poignant expression of the pain that comes with the end of a relationship, while also exploring the power of hope and the yearning to rekindle a lost love. The lyrics bring up a range of emotions that anyone who has been through a breakup can relate to, making the song easily relatable and engaging.
Line by Line Meaning
널 사랑했던 모든 순간이
Do you know how precious every moment I loved you is to me?
내겐 얼마나 소중한지 넌 알까
I wonder if you know how precious it is to me
좀 더 안아줬더라면 사랑한다고 더
If only I had held you tighter and said I love you more
말했다면 우리 달라졌을까
Would things have been different if I had said those words?
서투른 끝이 후회돼서
I regret the clumsy ending
더 미안하고 보고 싶고 그래
I am sorry and miss you more
넌 지금 어딨니 혹시 듣고 있니
Where are you now? Are you listening?
듣고 있다면 날 떠올려줄래
If you are listening, will you think of me?
다시 예전처럼 너의 손을 잡고 걷고 싶어
I want to hold your hand again and walk like we used to
우리 사랑했었던 그때처럼 말야
Just like when we were in love
시간이 가면 잊혀진단 말
People say time erases memories
다 거짓말 같아
It all seems like a lie
헤어지던 날 난 고갤 숙인 채
On the day we parted, I hung my head
가지 말라고 했어
I told you not to go
널 붙잡던 나에게 넌 맘에도 없는
You said heartless things to the me who was holding onto you
못된 말만 했었어
You only said bad things
언젠가 시간이 지나서
Someday, when time has passed
우릴 떠올렸을 때 아프지 않게
I hope it won't hurt when we think of each other
좋은 기억만 남기고 웃었으면 좋겠어
I hope we can leave behind only good memories and smile
너를 너무 사랑했어
I loved you too much
네가 너무 보고 싶어
I miss you so much
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dae Hyun Hwang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse]
Hide, hide
Hiding, I know where you are
Touch, touch
Touching the roof of my mouth
[Pre-Chorus]
See monsters, I see dreams
I know what I've got inside of me
And I know the perfect release
Give it to me, please
[Chorus]
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, we're giving up sounds
You and I, you and I, I follow you
You and I, you and I, I follow you
You and I, you and I, we're giving up sounds
Hearing the heartbeat
[Outro]
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, I follow you, we're giving up sounds
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you
You and I, you and I, I'll follow you we're giving up sounds
Hearing the heartbeat
Take me to that place where you will never lie
Would you like it?
Would you like it, to go?
You never said
@marlakins22
The fact that this was removed from Spotify will never be okay with me. Ever.
@airbearr
FR why did they do that??
@markpell23
It’s on Spotify
@xxHannahHeartagramxx
I would totally dig if they made new songs with this vibe. All their stuff is golden don't get me wrong! This song and Traps, has a unique quality that I really like. It's almost like your soul just melts into the music and you are one with everything around you. Time is non existent. I'm totally not high btw lol
@Alex_Herron
listen to the whale I love the slow tone of it its on a channel called DropssLikeStars
@cindybb5253
THATS %100 TRUE I LOVE THE ELECTRONIC SOUND PART OF MEMO TOO idk why but when that part of the song comes.My entire life flash before my eyes.
@snowflakesandstars
Thumbs up, for "the high" part. I wasn't sure...
@BeckyBecky31
Oh my .. Olly has so amazing voice. I'm in love ♡♡
@crizensushi
Their old music really brought soul to Olly's voice. really good!
@victoriadaversa6808
I agree and although I LOVE their new stuff, I really miss this sound