Trapperkeeper
Young Heretics Lyrics


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Did you catch yourself happening to fast
Did they build you so oh you weren't built to last?

Did they promise things oh about the salt and sky
That they'd follow you until the very day you died

How could they know you
And how could they know you
And how could they know you
And how could they know you




And how could they know you
And how could they know you

Overall Meaning

In Young Heretics's song Trapperkeeper, the lyrics speak to the idea of feeling out of place and disconnected from the world around you. The opening lines ask if the listener has found themselves moving too quickly, almost as if they are not in control of their own life. The second line questions whether or not they were made for longevity, implying that perhaps they were born with a predetermined timeline. The following lines touch on the idea of broken promises, of being promised the world but ultimately feeling let down. The repeated line "How could they know you" speaks to the idea of feeling misunderstood and unseen by those around you, leading the listener to question if they will ever truly be known.


Overall, the lyrics of Trapperkeeper convey a sense of alienation and searching for connection. The song speaks to the idea of feeling lost in a world that promises so much but ultimately fails to deliver. Through the use of questioning and repetition, the lyrics emphasize the feeling of being misunderstood and disconnected from those around you.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you catch yourself happening to fast
Did you realize that you were moving too quickly, rushing through life without taking a moment to slow down and reflect?


Did they build you so oh you weren't built to last?
Did the people who created you or influenced you in your formative years fail to instill in you the qualities and strengths necessary to withstand the tests of time and adversity?


Did they promise things oh about the salt and sky
Did they make grandiose promises and claims about the wonders and beauties of the world, the vast expanse of the ocean and the infinite potential of the sky?


That they'd follow you until the very day you died
That they would support and stand by you through thick and thin, until your last breath and beyond, no matter what obstacles stood in your way?


How could they know you
How could anyone truly understand who you are, your thoughts, feelings, and fears, your hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and the unique journey that you are on?


And how could they know you
How could anyone truly understand who you are, your thoughts, feelings, and fears, your hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and the unique journey that you are on?


And how could they know you
How could anyone truly understand who you are, your thoughts, feelings, and fears, your hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and the unique journey that you are on?


And how could they know you
How could anyone truly understand who you are, your thoughts, feelings, and fears, your hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and the unique journey that you are on?


And how could they know you
How could anyone truly understand who you are, your thoughts, feelings, and fears, your hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and the unique journey that you are on?


And how could they know you
How could anyone truly understand who you are, your thoughts, feelings, and fears, your hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and the unique journey that you are on?




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Comments from YouTube:

Lofeyy_✨

I miss this songs in my Spotify a lot, loved listening to them, to bad is not available anymore im my country

Sasu123456789x1

perfect

Lorena Rosales

awww extasy!

Hendrik KURSED

Hate me if ya want but i don't like the "jazz-like" ending... up to 2:58 it's an awesome song (as i expected) but after... meh i don't know... not my taste of music

QuestTheWolf101 Colon

Hmm

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