Just ask Bradford Cox. He knows. Why, just a year ago, the Deerhunter frontman stumbled upon Caulfield’s organ-grinding rendition of “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” and said it’s “fantastically superior to the original. It actually sent shivers up my spine, especially during the second verse.”
Believe it or not, that chilling cover was just a warmup session. As killer as he is at capturing the very essence of everything from Animal Collective to Ariel Pink, Caulfied’s true talent is in telling his own Young Man stories. The first chapter of which goes by the name Boy, a deceivingly-simple suite of songs about wanting to grow up without having the slightest idea of what ‘being a man’ actually means.
Now that’s a reason to hit rewind, from the tone-setting tenderness and psych-infused harmonies of “Five” to the restless rhythms (Caulfield was a drummer well before he became a singer/guitarist) and room-engulfing intimacy of “Up So Fast.” Both of which feature some of the most hopeful/haunting choruses you’ll hear all year.
And that’s just the beginning, of course. Since Young Man was conceived as a concept project about the passing of time, love, and loss, Caulfield already has two loosely- linked LPs on tap—a faceless collection of fragile characters that could be any one of us, really.
“A lot of it’s autobiographical,” explains Caulfield, “but it’s universal at the same time, because everyone goes through these things.”
Listen closely. It’ll all make sense soon enough. Trust us."
It's Alright
Young Man Lyrics
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For me
Stay
Free
()
It's alright
It's what I need
Just in too deep
()
You
Renown
Sure
And loud
()
It's alright
It's what I need
I'm alright
Just in too deep
The lyrics to Young Man's song "It's Alright" are relatively simple but carry with them a sense of introspection and self-reflection. The opening lines, "Wait for me, stay free," could be interpreted as a plea for someone to hold back and not rush into anything without first considering the consequences. The singer seems to be urging caution and restraint, perhaps out of a sense of uncertainty or lack of confidence in their own abilities.
The refrain of "It's alright, it's what I need" suggests that the singer is coming to terms with their situation, and accepting it as a necessary part of their journey. They may feel overwhelmed or out of their depth, but they acknowledge that this is their reality and they must find a way to make peace with it. The final lines, "You renown, sure and loud," seem to be directed at someone else - perhaps someone the singer looks up to or admires. It could be interpreted as a nod to the importance of having strong role models or sources of inspiration in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait
Be patient
For me
Until I catch up
Stay
Don't leave
Free
Without obligation or restriction
() It's alright
Everything is okay
It's what I need
This is what I require to be content
I'm alright
I am doing well
Just in too deep
I am committed and involved, perhaps more than I intended
You
Referring to someone
Renown
Known or celebrated widely
Sure
Confident and certain
And loud
Assertive and boisterous
Writer(s): Colin Caulfield
Contributed by Bailey V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.